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Sonya Sanders, (left), who lives near the Philadelphia Energy Solutions complex in South Philadelphia, reads the Chemical Safety Board's report on the refinery fire. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Neighborhoods
Public Safety

Investigation in hand, South Philly residents blame refinery for putting their lives in jeopardy

After learning the results of the Chemical Safety Board investigation into the June 21 fire, many blame the refinery for putting their lives in jeopardy.

6 years ago

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2018 Peoplehood Parade (Courtesy of Rachael Warriner)
Things To Do
Community Events
October 17 - 23, 2019

Glowing pumpkins, Witches and Warlocks, and Philly Film Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Philadelphia and South Jersey host festivals with a witchy bent, musicians Sabrina Claudio and Toto are in town, and pumpkins glow in Fairmount Park.

6 years ago

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Kristen Kulinowski (left), interim executive of the U.S. Chemical Safety Board, and Supervisory Invetigator Lauren Grim, talk about the causes and results of the June 21 fire and explosion at Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Energy
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Chemical Safety Board says PES refinery explosion ‘did not have to happen’

The Chemical Safety Board says if recommendations made after a California refinery explosion had been followed, the South Philly site might not have burned.

6 years ago

(Emma Lee/WHYY)
Media
Philadelphia

WHYY reporters, producers to vote in SAG-AFTRA union election this month

WHYY management agrees to October date for union election, disputes which employees should be represented by SAG-AFTRA

6 years ago

Eastern State Penitentiary from above (Google Earth)
Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

One tenth of a mile: What Philly looks like from above

Fairmount Park = broccoli.

6 years ago

A video still shows the 38,000-pound vessel that flew across the Schuylkill River when the third explosion occurred at 4:22 a.m. (Credit: Global News)
Energy
Infrastructure
Philadelphia

Faulty, old pipe caused PES refinery explosion, sending a bus-size piece of debris flying across Schuylkill

A federal investigation blames faulty, old pipe for the explosion and fire at the South Philly refinery. Hydrofluoric acid was released in the blast.

6 years ago

Chestnut Hill Hospital entrance with cars in front of it.
Business
Health Care
Pennsylvania

Tower Health slashes jobs at Chestnut Hill, Pottstown Hospitals

Weeks after getting the green light to buy St. Christopher’s Children’s Hospital out of bankruptcy, Tower Health will trim positions at two other locations.

6 years ago

MARK HENNINGER
History
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

William Penn, public space and avoiding fires: Why Philadelphia looks the way it does

The city’s nearly-perfect street grid dotted by parks became a model for the rest of America.

6 years ago

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PlanPhilly
Energy
Philadelphia

Neighbors watch warily as PES oil trains make last rounds

Nearly four months after the South Philadelphia refinery complex shut down following a massive explosion, the rail cars used to haul oil are on the road.

6 years ago

'In Perpetuity' by Duane Linklater, at Penn Treaty Park.  (Steve Weinik/Monument Lab)
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Visual Arts

Neon monument to Philly’s Indigenous history glows again

After it was vandalized and damaged while on display during Monument Lab, Duane Linklater’s “In Perpetuity” was relit for Indigenous People’s Day.

6 years ago

A sign in the door of a Center City Five Guys bans kids under 18 from entry (Michaela Winberg/Billy Penn )
Business
Kids
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

‘They won’t even let you in’: Center City stores are banning kids under 18

Five Guys on Chestnut removed its age-restricted sign after a reporter started asking around.

6 years ago

Columnist and commentator Solomon Jones leads a rally at Philadelphia police headquarters to call for action against police officers who posted racist comments on Facebook. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
The Philadelphia Experiment
Philadelphia
Policing
Race & Ethnicity
The Philadelphia Experiment

Rally for Justice Coalition demands 3 provisions of accountability in new PPD contract

These demands — developed at a community forum held by the Rally For Justice Coalition — are about stopping police misconduct before it happens.

6 years ago

Dancers with the Fist and Heel Performance Group rehearse at the Church of the Advocate in Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Radio Times
History
New Jersey

Regional Roundup – 10/14/19

This week: Rep. Andy Kim of N.J., the ongoing UAW strike, and the history and plight of the iconic Church of the Advocate in Philadelphia.

Air Date: October 14, 2019 10:00 am

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Earl Wilson (left) and Leo Brundrage, both longtime residents of Eastwick, at Brundage’s home during the cleanup of the landfill site. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Government Accountability
Philadelphia
Public Health

How Philadelphia built a neighborhood on toxic soil

Eighteen years after the EPA found hazardous materials in Eastwick’s soil, neighbors are cautiously optimistic about the future.

6 years ago

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Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation (Courtesy of Cultural Heritage Partners)
Changing Communities
New Jersey
Race & Ethnicity

Princeton is the 2nd N.J. locality, first in Philly region to observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Local officials say Princeton is not replacing Columbus Day since it did not observe the holiday to begin with.

6 years ago

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