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Vacant Community Hospital in Chester to become site of new affordable housing complex
The 94-unit Silvercare Senior Housing development is scheduled to open March 2026. Chester officials hope it will provide a boost to the city.
1 year ago
Delaware County fire chief resigns over controversial Facebook post on Trump assassination attempt
Representatives in the borough called his post and subsequent comments, "grossly inappropriate, expressing approval of the violent attempt on former President Trump's life."
1 year ago
Fishtown Seafood honors neighborhood identity while forging its own path
The seafood industry has been criticized for ethical violations. Fishtown Seafood wants to educate customers about where their seafood comes from.
1 year ago
Listen 2:45Philadelphia workers have to show up in the office today, flying birds or not
The City of Philadelphia has ordered all city workers to return to the office five days a week starting July 15.
1 year ago
Richard Simmons, a fitness guru who mixed laughs and sweat, dies at 76
Simmons was a court jester of physical fitness who built a mini-empire in his trademark tank tops and short shorts by urging the overweight to exercise and eat better.
1 year ago
Officer hospitalized after stolen car crashes into police cruiser in Germantown
The officer was taken to the hospital for observation but is expected to be okay.
1 year ago
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, America’s diminutive and pioneering sex therapist, dies at 96
Westheimer’s giggly, German-accented voice, coupled with her 4-foot-7 frame, made her an unlikely looking — and sounding — outlet for “sexual literacy.”
1 year ago
Up to 2 new offshore wind projects are proposed for New Jersey. A third seeks to re-bid its terms
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities received three bids by Wednesday's deadline in the state's fourth round of solicitations for offshore wind farms.
1 year ago
Tolls set to increase on 4 major bridges in Philadelphia area
Price increase speculated to take effect August 1 at the earliest.
1 year ago
Icarus Football’s custom kits take center stage this weekend
The Kensington-based kit designer has created designs for all 80 teams at the upcoming Icarus Cup.
1 year ago
Wind farms along the coastline: Clean energy solution or eyesore?
While clean energy advocates applaud the move, some residents are concerned about environmental impacts and how the turbines will spoil ocean views.
Air Date: July 10, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 52:22In Montco, Second Wind Bicycles repairs and delivers bikes to people who need them the most
The nonprofit distributed 650 bikes last year to people in need throughout Montgomery, Berks and Bucks counties.
1 year ago
Pennsylvania unveils first new license plate design in more than 20 years
The new design commemorates Pennsylvania's part in the nation's 250th birthday.
1 year ago
Philadelphians are missing out on flood insurance discounts. The city could cash in next year
Climate change will bring increased flooding to the Philly region, but flood insurance can be a hardship for many homeowners. A FEMA program could help lower the cost.
1 year ago
Listen 4:02Humor on the highway: NJDOT wants to catch drivers’ attention
The transportation agency is posting safety reminders via its electronic signs, but the future of the campaign is up in the air.
1 year ago