Community
Tens of thousands walk the Benjamin Franklin Bridge to celebrate its 100th birthday
While walkers of all ages took in the views, speakers and elected officials touted the bridge’s vital role in the region’s economy.
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Listen 1:11Half of Philly businesses aren’t complying with plastic bag laws, report says
The report finds that some businesses are still providing plastic bags, which were banned in 2021.
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Listen 1:13The project takes a focused look at the contributions of Black trailblazers who contributed to the foundation of the city and country from 1776 to 2026.
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Listen 1:00Friendly faces & third places: Mt. Airy is a close community
Community is the foundation for businesses in Mt. Airy, as seen at a popular coffee shop and co-op grocery store.
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Sunoco pipeline leak cleanup in Upper Makefield is ‘moving too slowly,’ residents say
Bucks County residents are raising concerns over noise and safety, as well as impacts on the water supply, as Sunoco works to clean up leaked jet fuel.
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Listen 1:06The Philadelphia Zoo’s bears got a dream home makeover
A $25 million renovation to the new Carey Bear Country lets endangered bears swim, play and explore new spaces.
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From cheesesteaks to ‘quirky, artsy shops,’ Philly’s Old City offers a taste of old and new
Philly is full of food and dessert joints – and Old City is no exception. We spoke with some of the neighborhood’s iconic spots.
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Haverford Township debuts municipal-wide curbside composting program
The township in the Philadelphia suburbs has about 500 free composting buckets remaining as of Tuesday, but “they’re going fast,” officials said.
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Listen 0:51Camden City Council rejects settlement with scrapyard operator EMR
The settlement would have allowed the company to restart its scrap metal shredder. Residents say they’re left wondering what happens next.
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Listen 1:16PECO strike ends as union and utility announce deal
IBEW Local 614 is celebrating a deal that offers pensions to recent hires and boosts health care coverage. Union members will now vote on whether to ratify the contract.
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Listen 1:20Want to grow native plants? This Hopewell Twp. group will help you get started
The Hopewell, NJ Native Plant Swap group gives away plants and seeds, and teaches newbies how to garden.
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Listen 1:03Public utility regulators say the natural gas explosion was not caused by PGW infrastructure.
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Listen 1:13PECO strike continues as union says company won’t budge
The union says PECO is dragging its heels to wear them out. PECO accuses the union of blocking restoration work.
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Northeast Philadelphia Islamic Center targeted in alleged arson attempt
CAIR-Philadelphia has called on investigators to “pursue every available lead” after an attempted arson damaged the mosque.
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The oddest America 250 events that took place in Philly and across the U.S.
From potatoes named “Spudjamin Franklin” to a George Washington trampoline, here’s ten of the weirdest homages for the U.S.’ big birthday.
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