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Equipment failure and a “loud bang” cause SEPTA riders to flee stopped Regional Rail train, shutting down Center City service

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Who is Octavius Catto? Learning about Philly’s first public monument to an African-American

Every morning, I take the 33 bus to work. And for the past few months, I’ve noticed something looks different.As the bus makes its ...

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Wrong side of the tracks: Belmont residents concerned Amtrak sprayed herbicides into their backyards

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September 25: Parking and poverty | PATCO Card in Philly? | General fund low point

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Delaware takes big strides in improving transportation infrastructure

Millions of dollars are being invested in Wilmington and throughout the state to make transportation easier for those who live and often ...

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Frank Rizzo's statue  on the plaza of the Municipal Services Building stands at the center of controversy. Recently this afro pick with a black power symbol was added.(Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Stay or go? Philadelphia sounds off on the Rizzo statue controversy

Ask Philadelphians for opinions on the Frank Rizzo statue, and you’ll get some serious attitude. The city recently invited citizens ...

8 years ago

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September 22: London banishes Uber | ESPO’s Love Letter | Composting bodies

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The future site of the Mamie Nichols Townhomes, 1400-1428 South Taylor Street, in Point Breeze, Philadelphia. (Google Maps)
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Point Breeze needs development without displacement

The story of gentrification is not unique to Philadelphia, but I'm concerned with the current tone of discussion around development.

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8 years ago

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