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Economic Development

Nearby residents of the Edgemoor site wearing matching red t shirts hold up signs protesting the development site.
Urban Planning

‘Slowly poisoned’: Neighbors protest controversial Delaware port project over health concerns

Neighbors living near the Edgemoor site say they’re concerned about truck exhaust, noise and harm to local wildlife.

1 month ago

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Apartment buildings in Center City.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Report: Center City apartment construction boom aids Philadelphia’s long-term housing goals

More than 40% of recent new housing is in the Center City area, but more incentives are needed to keep the boom going, a business group says.

1 month ago

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Looking down a quiet tree-lined street in Chester, Pa.
Politics & Policy

Chester scores $100 million investment, Gov. Shapiro says

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Thursday announced a $100 million investment effort for the cash-strapped city of Chester.

1 month ago

Rowhomes in Wilmington on a sunny day
Studio 2
Urban Planning

Big Fix: Solutions to the housing crisis

In this month's Big Fix episode: the housing crisis. Flexible zoning, more vouchers, accessory dwelling units, YIMBYISM and more.

Air Date: July 29, 2026 12:00 pm

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Shipyard
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

$24 million investment in Philly shipbuilding as Trump presses for defense buildup

JPMorgan Chase will loan $13 million to Navy Yard’s Rhoads Industries and give grants for worker-training programs.

3 months ago

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Community

Philadelphia’s Germantown opens its own brick-and-mortar visitor center

The Germantown Historical Society’s building renovation makes room for tourists to find areas of interest in Philly’s outer neighborhoods.

3 months ago

The Philadelphia skyline is seen along the banks of the Delaware River, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Studio 2
Urban Planning

The Big Fix: Philadelphia at 2076

What could the city become over the next half-century? How could we redesign the city for the future?

Air Date: June 30, 2026 12:00 pm

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A person walks on Ocean City's boardwalk
Urban Planning

Ocean City is moving forward with Wonderland Pier redevelopment. A luxury hotel proposal is still in play

The Jersey Shore landmark was deemed “in need of rehabilitation,” but residents are divided over the boardwalk’s future.

4 months ago

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Hemp products at store in delaware
Politics & Policy

‘Saturating our communities’: Delaware lawmakers debate intoxicating hemp restrictions as federal crackdown looms

Federal law redefining how THC levels are measured could make most intoxicating hemp products illegal starting in November.

5 months ago

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Ask Governor Meyer
Politics & Policy

Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 04/30/2026

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us to tackle issues like the long-awaited Port of Wilmington expansion, rising unemployment, and the rollout of legalized marijuana.

Air Date: April 30, 2026 8:00 pm

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Studio 2
Science

The Big Fix: How to power our future

America’s power grid is buckling as energy demand soars. Fuel shocks from the war in Iran are only exacerbating concerns. So how do we keep the lights on?

Air Date: April 27, 2026 12:00 pm

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Courts & Law

‘You’re screwed’: Consultants targeted Delaware’s social equity cannabis applicants in scheme to obtain their conditional licenses

An Arizona consulting firm is connected to at least 19 applicants using a state social equity program. They have since had their conditional marijuana licenses denied.

6 months ago

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Meta's Stanton Springs Data Center is seen Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Newton County, East of Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Studio 2

The AI data center debate and the growing backlash

Big tech is spending billions on data centers to power their energy-hungry AI.  But Americans are facing record-high electricity costs and a backlash is growing.

Air Date: March 11, 2026 12:00 pm

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Ask Governor Meyer
Politics & Policy

Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 02/26/2026

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us for this February episode to address top issues like rising energy costs, the homelessness crisis, and property reassessment.

Air Date: February 26, 2026 9:00 pm

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Ask Governor Meyer
Politics & Policy

Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 01/29/2026

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us for this January edition to address top issues for residents of the first state.

Air Date: January 29, 2026 9:00 pm

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