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WHYY President and CEO Bill Marrazzo (right) led a fireside chat with Daniel J. Hilferty, Chairman and CEO of Comcast Spectator, during the ninth World Heritage City Celebration at the Crystal Team Room on Sept. 5, 2024. Hilferty was honored as the 2024 Distinguished Global Leadership Honoree. Philadelphia was selected as America’s first World Heritage City in 2015, which denotes its global significance and cultural influence.
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WHYY President and CEO Bill Marrazzo highlights Philadelphia at World Heritage City celebration

At the ninth World Heritage City Celebration, WHYY CEO Bill Marrazzo joined a fireside chat to discuss Philadelphia’s global role and evolving growth.

1 year ago

People march against the proposed new 76ers arena near Philadelphia's Chinatown neighborhood
Urban Planning

Community members, elected officials march through Center City, Chinatown to protest the Sixers’ arena proposal

The march comes as Philadelphia City Council is expected to debate legislation on the proposal this fall.

1 year ago

Boat strikes the Middle Thorofare Bridge
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Middle Thorofare Bridge reopens in Lower Township after being hit by boat

The bridge connects Lower Township's Diamond Beach and Wildwood Crest to Cape May.

1 year ago

police tape at the pier
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Urban Planning

Conrail warns Philly’s Graffiti Pier trespassers it’s not a public park — and might never be

The city is still pushing for Graffiti Pier to join its public park network, but Conrail is considering “all viable options” after the pier’s partial collapse.

1 year ago

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A portion of Philly's Graffiti Pier collapsed on Wednesday. (6abc)
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6abc

Portion of Philly’s Graffiti Pier collapses into Delaware River

According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the report came in around 6:25 a.m. that 10–20 feet of the pier collapsed into the water.

1 year ago

Wells Fargo Center
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Billy Penn

The Wells Fargo Center is getting renamed. Now’s your chance: Name that jawn!

The banking giant is not renewing its naming rights deal after August 2025. But what would a good replacement be?

1 year ago

street sign for Avenue of the States
Community

City of Chester offers eligible business owners up to $50,000 to beautify their facades

Pennsylvania’s oldest city is long overdue for a makeover — and officials want to foot the bill.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia's skyline is visible above the Eastwick tree line.
Urban Planning

FEMA announces more than $2 million to help flood-prone Eastwick

The funding will pay for the construction of HESCO flood barriers — a series of metal baskets containing a fabric filled with a soil mixture that blocks the overflow of water.

1 year ago

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(Couresty of the First State National Historical Park Delaware, Pennsylvania)
Urban Planning

Brandywine Valley’s trail system in Pa. and Del. set for new additions and closures

After an in-depth assessment of the trail system, First State National Historical Park identified the need to add and close several trails for user safety.

1 year ago

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Walter D'Alessio
Urban Planning

Remembering Walter D’Alessio, civic leader and transformative figure in Philadelphia’s urban development

Walt D’Alessio, the head of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and Philadelphia Industrial Development Corp., died at his home at the age of 90.

1 year ago

Offshore Wind New Jersey
Science

Previous bidder tries again with new offshore wind proposal in New Jersey

Community Offshore Wind submitted a bid Wednesday to build a wind farm off the state’s southern coast.

1 year ago

Barber’s Hall on West Oxford Street in North Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

A new tune: Philly historical commission set to drop nomination for North Philly jazz venue

New Barber’s Hall was set to become a historically designated property. The nomination may now be withdrawn.

1 year ago

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rendering
Urban Planning

Philly’s Avenue of the Arts to spend $100 million greenifying South Broad Street

Three decades after South Broad was designated as an arts destination, the Avenue of the Arts will be refreshed to attract more pedestrians.

1 year ago

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The Reading Viaduct, owned by Reading Railroad
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly faces $50 million price tag for essential component in Rail Park extension

The city has the authority to condemn the site of Phase 2, but isn’t ready to take definitive action. Meanwhile, Reading International shows no sign of letting it go.

1 year ago

Garden plaza wall of The Noble apartments
Arts & Entertainment

An artist is using sprinklers to paint the walls of a massive Spring Garden apartment complex

Doug Hoekzema, also known as HOXXOH, shoots color using off-the-shelf lawn care equipment.

1 year ago

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