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Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery in South Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Energy
Environment
Infrastructure

What happens next, now that the refinery’s future seems wide open?

First, Philadelphia Energy Solutions and buyer Hilco Redevelopment Partners have to meet several legal obligations before the sale can close.

6 years ago

During a mock trial at Rutgers Law School, Superman, played by Nuri Waheed, banters with juror Corey Livingston-Randall, left, before the verdict is announced. (April Saul for WHYY)
Kids
New Jersey

Charges bounce off ‘Superman’ during Camden fifth graders’ mock trial

Camden 5th graders learned about bias, evidence, witnesses and legal standards in a mock trial at Rutgers Camden Law School.

6 years ago

(NBC10)
Philadelphia
Public Safety
NBC10

Woman dead, three men wounded after shooting near North Philly school

The four victims were on 11th and Thompson streets shortly before 4 p.m. when a gunman opened fire.

6 years ago

Outside Mullingar (courtesy Delaware Theater Company/Matt Urban, NUPOINT Marketing)
Things To Do
Community Events
February 20 - 26, 2019

African American artistry revealed, French composers at the forefront and a Philly-born hip-hop trio reunited in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

What’s happening in Philly, New Jersey and Delaware: African American film pioneer homored, French composers night out and Tony nominated play at DTC

6 years ago

Listen 4:52
(Courtesy of Jo Anne Hall)
Down the Shore
Infrastructure
New Jersey

N.J. utility company seeks 8.5 percent rate increase to recoup storm damage costs, support enhancements

An electric utility company that serves more than a million customers in 13 New Jersey counties is seeking a customer rate increase.

6 years ago

Four people experiencing homelessness were found dead inside of a tent in a Delaware woods on Monday. (NBC10)
Delaware
Public Safety

Delaware shelter operators react to death of four people living in the woods

The Wilmington News Journal reports the deaths may have been caused by carbon monoxide poisoning from a propane tank used for heat.

6 years ago

The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology — known as The Penn Museum — has hired refugees and immigrants from the Middle East, Africa and Central America as part of their
NPR
History
Visual Arts

Refugee docents help bring Penn Museum’s global collection to life

Attendance at the Penn Museum has shot up since the Global Guides first tours in 2018. Refugee and immigrant docents receive training in ancient history and storytelling.

6 years ago

The exterior of the Beury Building
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

The true story behind Philly’s famous ‘Boner 4ever’ graffiti

Two artists linked up to create North Broad’s most prominent tag.

6 years ago

David Cabello is the founder of Black and Mobile, an online food delivery service in Philadelphia that partners with and highlights Black-owned businesses. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Business
Food & Drink
Philadelphia

Philly startup finds untapped market for Black-owned restaurants

David Cabello and his twin brother Aaron see an opportunity to meet a growing demand for food delivery services while giving a boost to their community.

6 years ago

Listen 2:16
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput (left) embraces Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez (right) during his installation at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia on February 18, 2020. (Pool photo/ by David Maialetti/The Philadelphia Inquirer)
Race & Ethnicity
Religion

Archbishop Nelson Perez now leading Philly Catholics

A new Archbishop returns to Philadelphia and speaks of “hope” for Roman Catholics.

6 years ago

The Little Free Fiber Library at Wild Hand in West Mt. Airy is one of the first of its kind anywhere (INSTAGRAM / @_WILDHAND_)
Neighborhoods
Public Spaces
Billy Penn

Philly’s newest ‘Little Free Library’ is filled with yarn instead of books

People all across the country have reached out to ask about the fiber borrowing box.

6 years ago

Police shut down JFK Boulevard at 17th Street after a report of an active shooter in the Sterling apartments. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Policing
Public Safety
NBC10

Man dead as Center City high-rise police standoff ends

A man barricaded himself in a unit at the Sterling Apartment Homes as police responded to a shooting

6 years ago

In this Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, photo, Rabbi Jacqueline Mates-Muchin removes a Torah scroll from the ark, a cabinet that houses scrolls of the Hebrew Bible, while preparing for Shabbat morning service at Temple Sinai in Oakland, Calif. (Noah Berger/AP Photo)
National
Religion

Stresses multiply for many U.S. clergy: ‘We need help too’

These are daunting times for U.S. clergy of many faiths as the age-old challenges of their ministries are compounded by newly evolving stresses.

6 years ago

Business
Food & Drink
NBC10

University City Fresh Grocer store set to close

6 years ago

In this Thursday, July 22, 2010 photo, Hugh and Karen Hoffman of Wycombe, Pa. shop a newly opened state wine and liquor store in New Hope, Pa. (Matt Rourke / AP)
PA Post

Some hoped letting groceries, mini-marts sell wine would kill Pa.’s state stores. It hasn’t

Total sales at the state liquor stores, at $1.872 billion for 2018-19, are up 3.1% since Gov. Wolf and Speaker Mike Turzai famously toasted the wine privatization in 2016.

6 years ago

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