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Community

‘The most wonderful human being’: Revered Philly architect leaves behind lasting legacy

During Emanuel Kelly's long career, his firm Kelly Maiello worked on some of the city’s most prominent public buildings.

2 years ago

Asantewaa Nkrumah-Ture stands inside a dining room
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Courts & Law

Landlord’s brother charged in connection to illegal eviction attempt in West Philly

The charges stem from an extraordinary ordeal marked by violent threats, visits from police and frayed nerves.

2 years ago

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Urban Planning

Survey shows majority of Wash West residents oppose Sixers arena

The poll from the Washington Square West Civic Association means residents from two nearby neighborhoods are against the $1.55 billion project.

2 years ago

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Urban Planning

Zoning approved for new North Philly police station

The ZBA unanimously approved the city’s proposal despite opposition from some residents.

2 years ago

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Pedestrians carry plastic bags in Philadelphia
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Politics & Policy

After Kenney pocket veto, future of single-use bag fee in Philly uncertain

A 15-cent bag fee passed City Council, then died on Mayor Kenney’s desk. Proponents aren’t giving up, but the new mayor’s stance isn’t clear.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia street sweeping vehicles worked to clear debris from Columbus Blvd. after a storm brought heavy rain to the region and the Delaware River overflowed onto the road on December 18, 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Politics & Policy

The city of Philadelphia’s vehicle fleet is getting cleaner, but it has a long way to go

In 2023, the city reached a benchmark of nearly 250 electric vehicles. That’s out of a fleet of over 5,000 vehicles.

2 years ago

Latanya Byrd stands in front of Roosevelt Boulevard
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Community

‘This is definitely a crisis’: Will adding more speed cameras make Philly’s streets safer?

State lawmakers passed a bill last month that expands on a pilot program considered a big success. Opponents say drivers will be wrongly penalized.

2 years ago

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From top left, new Philly City Councilmembers Nina Ahmad, Jeffrey Young, Nicolas O'Rourke, and Rue Landau.
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Urban Planning

How Philly’s 4 new City Council members plan to address trash, transit, and trees

“We're in an emergency place,” one incoming council member said. “We've got to take emergency, immediate actions.”

2 years ago

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Philadelphia City Hall.
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Urban Planning

‘Hefty savings’: Philadelphia plans energy efficiency upgrades for city buildings

City Hall, the criminal justice center, and several homeless shelters could get HVAC upgrades, LED lighting, or solar panels.

2 years ago

A flooded street in Philadelphia, with a bridge visible in the distance.
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Weather

Historically warm temps and record low snowfall: How Philly’s weather stacked up in 2023

Scientists say human-caused climate change and El Niño contributed to a record warm year globally.

2 years ago

Philadelphia's Chinatown neighborhood is seen at 10th and Cuthbert streets
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Urban Planning

Rubber hits the road for Sixers’ arena proposal with marathon design review

The team announced its plans more than a year ago, but the official part of the process is just getting started.

2 years ago

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The exterior of Kenyon Lofts. (Aaron Moselle/WHYY)
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Urban Planning

Adaptive reuse project breathes new life into historic Philly department store

The development sits on Germantown Avenue in the neighborhood’s central business district.

2 years ago

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A pedestrian crosses at the westbound side of Roosevelt Boulevard on at the Banks Way crosswalk
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Urban Planning

Philadelphia poised to add automatic speed cameras to additional roadways

A bill moving through Harrisburg would expand the program to nearly a dozen more locations.

2 years ago

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Urban Planning

Nearly a decade after closing, beloved Philly diner will be reborn with new development

The former owner of the Oak Lane Diner has plans to bring the business back after a fire closed it in 2015.

2 years ago

A utility meter
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Community

Struggling to pay your heating bill in Pa.? This program could help

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program provides cash grants to help cover heating bills that don’t need to be repaid.

2 years ago

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