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Jamie Glenn poses for a portrait on her street in Philadelphia's Eastwick neighborhood
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Environment
Housing
Pennsylvania

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

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NJ DOT humorous vehicle safety signs
New Jersey
Streets & Roads
Transportation

Humor 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

Rendering of the building
Kids
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Sports

Golf superstar Jordan Spieth donates $250K to introduce young people to the sport at Cobbs Creek Golf Course

The money will go towards building a junior putting green.

1 year ago

Rebecca Ng
Food & Drink
Income Inequality
Philadelphia

‘Each other’s safety net’: People’s Kitchen serves up hot meals, community care in South Philly

The mutual aid organization, born at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, has stayed true to its roots of reducing food waste and serving nutritious meals to those in need.

1 year ago

Cherelle Parker speaking into a microphone
Crime
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Policing

‘This is not normal’: Mayor Parker promises help after Kingsessing mass shooting leaves 1 dead, 8 others injured

The incident apparently took place at a pop-up event advertised on social media.

1 year ago

Bags of chips
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Herr’s latest ‘Flavored by Philly’ finalists each have merits, taste-testers say

As sure as fireworks on the Fourth, Herr’s has brought out a new trio of Philly-themed chip flavors for us to vote on.

1 year ago

Shown are Philadelphia police vehicles on a traffic stop
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety
6abc

Fourth of July mass shooting: 9 shot, including 3 juveniles, in Southwest Philadelphia; 1 killed

Officials said the crime scene spans over two blocks and that there may have been a barbecue going on at the time.

1 year ago

The Delaware Home State Float rolls during the 57th Presidential Inaugural Parade on Pennsylvania Avenue, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Community Events
Delaware
History

The United States’ 250th birthday: Delaware prepares for semiquincentennial celebrations

Delaware 250, a nonpartisan entity, is awarding grants to groups and organizations interested in participating in the celebrations.

1 year ago

Listen 1:35
Steve Sims, head of Independence National Historic Park, at Washington Square Park in Philadelphia.
Community Events
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Philly’s new parks superintendent talks Fourth of July celebrations and the importance of public spaces

For Steve Sims, the holiday offers an opportunity for residents to consider how they can engage in the “unfinished work of creating a more perfect union.”

1 year ago

(Freepix.com)
Kids
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
6abc

New summer camp in West Philadelphia centers on teaching kids science, math, and technology

It's going to be a digital recreation center focused summer, bringing resources directly to kids in the neighborhood.

1 year ago

The Fourth of July fireworks display reaches its finale at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
Community Events
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

The Fourth in Philly: See Kesha, parade your pet, and catch some fireworks

Free Independence Day events include concerts, exhibits, and lots of marching bands.

1 year ago

Howard Eskin
Media
Philadelphia
Social Justice
Sports

Philadelphia radio host Howard Eskin suspended from Phillies home games over ‘unwelcome kiss’

SportsRadio 94WIP's parent company immediately opened up an investigation into the incident after hearing about Eskin's “unwelcome kiss.”

1 year ago

A dog smiles while outside
Animals
New Jersey

Camden County’s Homeward Bound animal shelter is at full capacity and urgently seeking adopters

The New Jersey animal rescue, like many in the Philadelphia region, continues to see a number of owner surrenders for pets who were adopted mid-pandemic.

1 year ago

People handing out water bottles to a group of people waiting to get onto a bus
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
Transportation
Billy Penn

Transit advocates offer water to bus passengers and demand a new station

The city should put the bus terminal in an Old City parking garage, they say.

1 year ago

A “Stop. Shooting. People.” Poster by Philadelphia Ceasefire is posted in East Germantown in Philadelphia, PA.
(Hannah Yoon for NPR)
Crime
Gun Violence
Public Safety

As gun violence drops sharply in Pa., focus is on what’s working

The first four months of 2024 saw ...

1 year ago

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