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Philly says hidden cameras, higher fines help catch more illegal dumpers
Philadelphia has prosecuted 14 cases of illegal dumping in the last five months, ten more than in 2016.
6 years ago
How FDR Park’s $200 million makeover is future-proofing ‘the lakes’
A $200 million, 10-year vision reimagines the only Olmsted Brothers-designed park in Philadelphia and prepares it for a hotter and wetter tomorrow.
6 years ago
Incinerators in Camden, Chester among nation’s most polluting, report finds
Minority communities, like those near incinerators in Camden and Chester, are disproportionately affected by emissions such as lead and particulates, a new study finds.
6 years ago
More community gardens to bloom on city lots, Philly Land Bank czar says
City officials reaffirmed a commitment to protecting community gardens amid growing concerns about their tenuous hold in redeveloping neighborhoods.
6 years ago
Philly’s next water commissioner wants to keep your H2O clean, green and affordable
Hayman shared ambitions that suggest a renewed focus on customer service for a nationally renowned department that has struggled to gain trust locally.
6 years ago
New horticultural center at Overbrook School for the Blind seeds a connection to nature
Students at the West Philadelphia campus will be able to grow flowers, fruits and vegetables from seed, as well as add to their skills and experiences.
6 years ago
Listen 2:01Dredging funds raised to keep boat racing afloat on the Schuylkill
The $4.5 million needed to dredge shallow areas around Boathouse Row and the national racecourse means silt threatening the city’s regattas will be removed.
6 years ago
Philly’s tap water is safe. Now there is a bar to prove it.
Philly Water Bar will open every Thursday this summer, from noon to 1 p.m., in the courtyard at City Hall.
6 years ago
Anyone who owns property in Philly can sign up to receive a free solar assessment of their home or business. 2019 is the last year to qualify for a 30% federal tax credit.
6 years ago
Philly names first-ever farm czar
Richards got their start as a planner in New York, where they facilitated the creation of an urban farm cooperative lead by Black and Latinx Bronx residents.
6 years ago
Young voters present Philadelphia Green New Deal for council race
A group of young people wants to put climate change and social justice at the center of the debate for May’s City Council elections.
6 years ago
Southwest Philly battles life in an auto zone
Auto-related businesses have taken over more than 100 former homes in a residential Elmwood, creating new health and safety hazards for residents.
6 years ago
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