
Changing Communities
From sacred to civic, new life for old Philly churches
Philadelphia has seen its share of old church buildings neglected and even torn down, but a new collaboration seeks to transform them into community assets.
7 years ago
Listen 5:59Pennsylvania among key Trump states more skeptical of free trade, study finds
A study by Bucknell University’s Institute For Public Policy counts Pennsylvania as one of the states where residents are most skeptical of free trade agreements.
7 years ago
Pennsylvania’s population quickly becoming older, slowly more diverse
Following national trends, Pennsylvania’s population is getting older and slowly becoming more diverse ...
7 years ago
A year after ICE arrests at Chesco mushroom farm, how many were actually deported?
Attorneys say arrests at or near workplaces are becoming more common in Pennsylvania, as the U.S. ramps enforcement of immigration laws.
7 years ago
Golfers alleging racial discrimination at York County club hopeful ahead of state hearing
Hearings begin Thursday in what’s described as a fact-finding mission to ensure equity on all sides.
7 years ago
Listen 4:33Bill advancing in Statehouse would provide relief for Pa. ambulance providers
A Pennsylvania Senate bill advancing in the state legislature would require insurance companies to reimburse EMS for calls that don't end in a hospital trip.
7 years ago
Centennial Commons carves out space for East Parkside neighbors to connect
Ashley Hahn heads to Parkside Edge to see how this project aims to find new ways of connecting neighbors to W. Fairmount Park and strengthening the civic infrastructure.
7 years ago
Listen 4:39Pa. golf course incident prompts lawmakers to call for stronger anti-discrimination laws
The moves come in the wake of an allegedly racially-motivated incident at a York County Golf Course in late April.
7 years ago
Philadelphia man’s racial profiling charge prompts Lowe’s to suspend receipt-checking practice
The home improvement chain Lowe’s has suspended its practice of checking customers’ receipts at t ...
7 years ago
Rail Park opens, carrying the freight of a changing neighborhood
Ashley Hahn takes a deep dive into the Rail Park’s growing pains and lessons learned. The Rail Park's first section will open June 14.
7 years ago
Proposal to protect Philly tenants from unjust eviction may get vote this month
Demonstrators rally for City Council support on a bill to uphold tenant rights
7 years ago
Pa.’s population increase in 2017 was the most dramatic in five years
Pennsylvania’s population is on the rise again, after declining in 2016 — but growth remains concentrated in certain spots, and m ...
7 years ago
Pa. dairy farmers struggling to find greener pastures in tough milk market
Along stretches of farmland on South Lincoln Avenue in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, you will notice yard signs with bright orange letters that read, “SAVE OUR LOCAL DAIRY FARMS.”
7 years ago
Listen 4:56Pa. Statehouse likely getting first openly gay lawmaker of color
The Pennsylvania Legislature is poised to soon make history as it welcomes its first openly gay lawmaker ...
7 years ago
Listen 2:05Affordable housing: in Philly and around the country
Guests: Beth McConnell, David Feldman, Kriston Capps Conventional wisdom suggests that you should spend one third ...
Air Date: May 23, 2018
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