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The Daily is the radio edition of the popular podcast by the same name, produced by The New York Times. Hosts Michael Barbaro and Sabrina Tavernise provide an irresistible layman’s approach to some of the most compelling and complicated stories of our time.

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Philly charter school celebrates new space for vocational training: ‘It’s only up from here’

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is breathing new life into an old PECO building.

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Dr. Matthew Jordan-Miller Kenyatta (Dr. Matt) in the Edgar Heap of Birds Family Gallery, the main exhibitions space for Temple Contemporary. (Ryan Mercado/WHYY)
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Temple University’s new exhibitions director wants to reimagine public art spaces

“I really ask a lot of questions around place, taste and urban change and whose tastes and cultural identities get to shape public space,” Matthew Jordan-Miller Kenyatta said.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia’s newest employer at the Navy Yard helps keep food safe to eat

A French biotechnology giant just opened a molecular and genomic innovation center at Philly’s Navy Yard after acquiring a homegrown startup.

1 year ago

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Philly historical commission approves new district for Washington Square West

The 9-0 vote came after a meeting that saw property owners express competing opinions about the nomination.

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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

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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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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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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

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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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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

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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

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