Community
The trash strike was a breeze for Philly’s zero-waste enthusiasts
Composting, recycling and reuse make for tiny trash bags and no stink.
11 months ago
After surveying restaurant employers statewide, Delaware officials found a need for better training to help hospitality workers advance.
11 months ago
Listen 1:17Barnes on the Block brings art, culture and community to life on the Parkway
Hundreds gathered for the annual outdoor festival featuring local artists, live performances and hands-on workshops celebrating Philly’s creative spirit.
11 months ago
A new app allows Philadelphians to report parking violations using ‘laser vision’
From illegal sidewalk parking to bike lane obstructions, violations captured by photo trigger an automatic report that gets sent to the PPA.
11 months ago
Emilio Carranza was heading home to Mexico to complete a goodwill tour when his plane crashed in the New Jersey Pine Barrens.
11 months ago
Doylestown’s Oscar Hammerstein Museum celebrates the musical theater legend’s 130th birthday
The nonprofit is fundraising to renovate the house where Hammerstein lived from 1940 to 1960.
11 months ago
Listen 1:39Pennsylvania’s 911 services restored; investigation into outage underway
Officials say the outage Friday is believed to be due to a glitch in the system and not a cyberattack.
11 months ago
A Cape May bridge brigade builds community while protesting against Trump’s policies
The brigade gathers weekly with signs of peace, love and protest — hoping to spark conversation and connection throughout the county.
11 months ago
West End Neighborhood House is opening Sussex County’s first supportive housing program for foster kids aging out of the system.
11 months ago
Listen 1:18Pennsylvania’s 911 service experiencing statewide outage
People are directed to call nonemergency lines locally. There’s no information on how long the outage will last.
11 months ago
Fair City Challenge invests in solutions to promote equity in Philly’s neighborhoods
The Economy League’s competition gives finalists a chance to develop programs that can help make city neighborhoods more equitable and inclusive.
11 months ago
Driver presumed dead after semi truck cab plunges off Delaware Memorial Bridge
The cab was found in about 20 feet of water, a DRBA official said Friday morning.
11 months ago
Styrofoam finally off the menu at Delaware eateries, 2 years after ban passed
Food in containers made of the white plastic foam can no longer be given to diners who eat in, take leftovers or pick up takeout orders.
11 months ago
Listen 2:14The decades-old celebration on Filbert Street, led by Bassetts, returns to celebrate Philly’s favorite ice cream shops.
11 months ago
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signs bill ending ban on Sunday hunting
The governor repealed what he called an “outdated” ban on Sunday hunting, saying the change will benefit Pennsylvania’s economy.
11 months ago
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