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3831 Cambridge, property traced to Antoine Gardiner and photographed February 22, 2013.

Ravaged by Neglect

How Philadelphia’s self-inflicted delinquency crisis wrecks neighborhoods, erodes property values and drains the public purse.

6 years ago

Realist painter Bo Bartlett talks with artist Amy Sherald (right) at the dedication of Sherald’s mural portrait of young Philadelphian, Najee Spencer-Young. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)

Eyes on the Street

Eyes on the Street brings new ideas and fresh voices into the conversation about Philadelphia’s changing cityscape.

6 years ago

At the scene from a fire staging area under the Platt Bridge, a flare can be seen burned off fuel (Emma Lee/WHYY)

PES Refinery

Philadelphia Energy Solutions, the largest and oldest oil refinery on the East Coast, announced it would shut down after a fire in June 2019.

6 years ago

Children play in the fountain at Dilworth ParK. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

Modern Kids

At home, at school, in the neighborhood, we’re asking children, parents and experts what kids need to be healthy.

6 years ago

The Delaware River in 2018. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)

Reviving the river

How a giant piece of regulation and federal dollars helped transform the Delaware River from a stinky ugly mess to a year-round attraction.

7 years ago

Lady Justice or Justilia or Themis against dark background
Keystone Crossroads

No justice for all

Pennsylvania’s unequal access to adequate public defense

7 years ago

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