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Nasheli Ortiz González and outgoing executive director of Taller Puertorriqueño Dr. Carmen Febo San Miguel.
Community
Billy Penn

Nasheli Ortiz-González and the power of creating community: ‘People have saved me’

Fashion is as much a vehicle for activism and art as community organizing is, says the new director of Taller Puertorriqueño.

3 years ago

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania archives contain a large collection of Dox Thrash's WPA-era works. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

For its bicentennial, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania will tell the stories of its community partners

The first exhibition, which opens Jan. 30, will be in collaboration with the Association for Public Art.

3 years ago

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Rev. Robert Collier Sr. speaking at a podium
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‘Groundbreaking project’: Black Clergy of Philadelphia backs Sixers’ arena proposal

The endorsement is part of a broader effort to execute a community benefits agreement the team wants to finalize before construction starts.

3 years ago

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Gabriela Sánchez is executive director of the Philadelphia Cultural Fund.
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Billy Penn

‘Exactly what I need to be doing’: At 32, artist Gabriela Sánchez is leading the Philadelphia Cultural Fund

A Philly native, Gabriela Sánchez is focused on funding projects that advance social justice, equity and bilingualism.

3 years ago

The official front logo on the shirts giving to students at the event
Education

Delaware’s first-ever Latinos Unidos Summit aims to empower Latino students and others

Nearly 200 Latino students will take part in the summit that’s designed to build community among young people throughout Delaware.

3 years ago

Nanu's Hot Chicken on Cottman Avenue, where the Rashid brothers are planning much more
Community

The Nanu’s brothers already planning expansion — and the region’s first all-halal food hall

From Pakistan to Brooklyn to Northeast Philly, the Rashid family sticks together and tries to give back to their community.

3 years ago

Chinatown has been separated by the Vine Street Expressway since the 1980s. Officials are hoping money in the Infrastructure and jobs bill will be slated to cap the expressway
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Concept phase nearly complete for Philly’s plan to cap section of I-676

The city just released three possible designs for the massive project in Chinatown.

3 years ago

Listen 1:22
Seiko Dailey, head chef and owner of Maido, laughs as she prepares orders in the kitchen
Community

At Maido, it’s been 20 years of serving Japanese food, culture, and connection

The specialty shop offers a bridge not only to cuisine, but to a broader cultural community.

3 years ago

Listen 1:29
rendering of arena
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

The Sixers arena saga: A timeline of everything that’s happened so far

76 Devcorp is hosting public Zoom webinars this month, featuring video presentations and a highly moderated Q&A.

3 years ago

Community members and government leaders receiving the $50 million grant from the U.S. Development of Housing and Urban Development.
Community

‘A chance of hope’: $50 million federal grant to boost redevelopment in Wilmington’s Riverside

Wilmington Housing Authority will use a $50 million federal grant to accelerate the Riverside development project to add more than 700 affordable homes.

3 years ago

A hydrant is open at Reese and Cumberland streets
Studio 2

Heat Island Effect, Roosevelt Blvd Subway, Things to Do

Philadelphia has declared a heat health emergency due to oppressive temperatures that could feel like a hundred degrees. We’ll talk about extreme heat and efforts to fight it.

Air Date: July 27, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 50:08
Studio 2
Urban Planning

Regulating Airbnbs, Sharks at the Shore, Hot Pets

Philadelphia is enforcing regulations on short-term rentals like Airbnb. Other cities are also cracking down. What impact do Airbnbs have on neighborhoods and on housing?

Air Date: July 26, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 50:07
Pinocchio toy sold in souvenir shop in Cracow.
Studio 2

Why We Lie, Pa. Judicial Elections, Trivia Thursday

Why do people lie? Wharton professor Maurice Schweitzer weighs in on the thrill some people get from not telling the truth. Plus, trivia and things to do.

Air Date: May 11, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 45:30
Eric Marsh Sr. speaks to a group of people.
Community

South Philly residents discuss signs of gentrification during Bridging Blocks event

Attendees at the Guerin Recreation Center discussed the obvious and not-so-obvious signs that gentrification is about to impact a neighborhood.

3 years ago

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Participants in The Welcoming Center's International Professionals Program pose during a ceremony celebrating the program
Community

Immigrants helped by The Welcoming Center in Philly are returning the favor

The Welcoming Center started by offering programs to help immigrants integrate in Philly. Now those immigrants are shaping its future.

3 years ago

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