Changing Communities
Buddhist monks cash out with ‘secret’ sale of historic South Philly church
A 150-year-old Queen Village church turned Buddhist temple is on a path toward residential reincarnation.
5 years ago
Soul-searching after Parkland, Dick’s CEO embraces tougher stance on guns
Ed Stack is a gun owner who was a longtime Republican donor. A year after Dick's Sporting Goods became an unlikely face of gun control, it sees the fallout from its policy.
5 years ago
Fishtown’s St. Laurentius church cleared for redevelopment
A judge’s ruling on Tuesday paves the way for a long-contested redevelopment of St. Laurentius, a crumbling Catholic church in Philadelphia’s growing Fishtown neighborhood.
5 years ago
Taking on gentrification with a community land trust in Point Breeze
The WCRP is building five new houses that’ll be affordable for the foreseeable future.
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Why one gun owner decided to finally join the NRA
‘I have no choice but to help them. That’s the way it seems,’ said a gun owner at the Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg.
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Gretz Brewery redevelopment in Kensington returns to drawing board
The latest plans for the five-story brewery include 220 apartments, five retail storefronts and 42 parking spots.
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Why your neighborhood school probably doesn’t have a playground
Research shows kids benefit from playgrounds, but 2/3 of Philadelphia public elementary schools don’t have playgrounds. To build them, schools are relying on private funders.
5 years ago
Listen 5:50Provident Mutual building redevelopment to move forward with Blackwell’s support
A developer’s plan to transform the former Provident Mutual Life Insurance Co. building into a sprawling health campus will move forward with Jannie Blackwell's support.
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Mayfair’s first Chinese New Year festival honors tradition, welcomes new neighbors
Organizers said they are bringing Chinese cultural events to the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood as more Asian immigrants relocate from New York City.
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Listen 1:02Philadelphia creates census office to help prepare for 2020 count
As 2020 census nears, Philadelphia officials and community activists are joining forces to make sure all in the city are counted.
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Across Pa., feds detaining undocumented immigrants at unrelated court hearings
The study confirmed at least one recent court-related arrest in 13 counties across the state.
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Cherry Hill Mall offers co-working space with a twist
Co-working is often a more urban phenomenon. But in the heard of suburban South Jersey, 1776 has opened a co-working space on the 2nd floor of the Cherry Hill Mall.
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New York developer wins Budd site at auction
A New York developer with a history of transforming former industrial properties made the winning offer on the massive former Budd Company site in North Philadelphia.
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Debut of arena for 76ers’ minor league team a ‘big lift’ for Wilmington
The Wilmington arena is home of the Delaware Blue Coats, the Philadelphia 76ers' G League team. It will be a youth soccer training center and host kids' camps and leagues.
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Listen 1:18Air Date: January 16, 2019 10:00 am
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