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Matthew George changes the bag at his I Love Thy Hood can outside the Dollar General on Chelten Avenue.
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Urban Planning

Sanitation Solutions: When the city let them down, Philly rose up — with orange trash cans

I Love Thy Hood's Matthew George stepped up to help attack Philadelphia’s dirty streets problem. He is learning the limits of what volunteers can do.

4 years ago

A police officer directs rush hour traffic on Canal Street in New York
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Philly to begin hiring an all-new class of unarmed traffic officers this month

As Philadelphia officials again push back the deployment of the city’s first traffic enforcement officers, they promise hiring will begin this month.

4 years ago

De'Wayne Drummond picks up a grill left behind after a crash at 34th Street and Mantua Avenue
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Urban Planning

After a spike in deadly car crashes, Kenney vows to ‘redouble’ traffic safety efforts

A new report from Mayor Kenney’s administration shows Philly has a long road ahead for efforts to improve traffic safety while making transit more sustainable and equitable.

4 years ago

Karen Mouzone, a resident of the University City Townhomes, said that she and other affordable housing residents should not be removed from their homes, at a protest at 39th and Market Streets on October 14, 2021. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Urban Planning

‘It’s a part of my life’: West Philly residents protest sale of University City Townhomes

The complex’s owner, Altman Management Company, recently told the government it would not renew a contract to provide affordable housing at the site.

4 years ago

Philadelphia City Councilmember Bobby Henon
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FBI wiretaps capture union pres Jim Gardler telling Philly council member to make Verizon ‘sweat’

Prosecutors in the Philly council member’s federal corruption trial drilled into allegations that he acted against the telecom giant for campaign donations.

4 years ago

Police stop traffic on Broad Street
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Courts & Law

To improve equity on the road, Philly bans police stops for minor traffic infractions

The measure is rooted in recent data that show Philadelphia police pull over a disproportionate number of Black drivers for minor traffic violations.

4 years ago

Michael Forrest is the director and owner of Forrest-Walker Funeral home in West Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

In service and in crisis: How masjids and funeral homes are navigating Philly’s gun violence emergency

One imam is running out of space to bury Muslims. Others worry about their mental health as funeral directors confront tragically unprecedented demand.

4 years ago

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Courts & Law

Feds allege Councilmember Bobby Henon punished Verizon to help campaign donor

On the sixth day of the Dougherty-Henon federal corruption trial, testimony centered on allegations that Councilmember Bobby Henon abused his power to help a donor.

4 years ago

Workers box up the statue of Christopher Columbus in Marconi Plaza. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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These Italian Americans want Philly’s Chris Columbus statues taken down

Italian Americans have a crucial role in speaking out against the myth that we all support Columbus, or that his symbols and monuments honor us.

4 years ago

The Gloria Casarez mural by Michelle Angela Ortiz at 12th and Locust streets was painted over on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. (Photo by Steve Weinik/Mural Arts)
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Urban Planning

Philly Historical Commission official resigns, says Kenney meddled in vote over LGBTQ, African American landmark

The former Historical Commission member said the Kenney administration pressured him to vote against the protection of the former 12th Street Gym building on 12th Street.

4 years ago

John
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‘He said he could have me replaced’: City official alleges threat from Johnny Doc

The second week of testimony began Tuesday in the federal corruption trial of Philly union leader John Dougherty and City Councilmember Bobby Henon.

4 years ago

Wissahickon Valley Park.
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Wissahickon Valley Park is getting more bathrooms

The Friends of the Wissahickon is working with architects on a master plan that aims to bring new bathroom facilities to the sprawling forest park.

4 years ago

John
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Courts & Law

‘Do it because it helps me’: FBI drills into alleged Dougherty-Henon corruption

Federal prosecutors and defense attorneys tussled over who was in charge when councilman Henon allegedly took orders from union leader Dougherty.

4 years ago

Outdoor dining at Booker’s restaurant in West Philadelphia
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Urban Planning

What streeteries can teach us about reclaiming public space for people

The pandemic forced cities to rewrite the rules of the road and engage residents in the process.

4 years ago

Artist's rendering of the new place space in FDR Park
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Urban Planning

Philly is getting ‘mega’ swings and climbable bird houses overlooking a lagoon at FDR Park

A lush three-acre play space with a waterfront view along with an expansive cafe are coming to South Philadelphia’s Frank Delano Roosevelt Park in 2023.

4 years ago

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