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Artifacts found at the site reveal a mix of imported and locally manufactured goods. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

The history of Philly commerce is emerging from underground along the Delaware River

Before a 25-story complex can be built along the Delaware River, archeologists are digging up the origins of Philly’s shipping trade.

1 year ago

Dr. Ala Stanford (right) accepted part of $3 million in funding from Community Project Funding from Congressman Dwight Evans (left) at the Center for Health Equity on March 28, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

Philly’s Black Doctors Consortium receives $3 million in federal funding

The free health clinic launched during the pandemic targets Black populations that lack access to health care.

1 year ago

FILE - The THC percentages of recreational marijuana are visible on the product packaging sitting on a countertop, April 19, 2021, in Mamaroneck, N.Y. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)
Politics & Policy

New Jersey awards first round of recreational marijuana licenses for growers

Nearly 70 entities wishing to grow and manufacture cannabis were awarded licenses, but the commission said dispensary applications weren’t ready yet.

1 year ago

The Philadelphia Housing Authority's headquarters. (Darryl Murphy/ WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly hopes to lure new property owners to voucher program with bonus money

The Philadelphia Housing Authority is offering signing bonuses and free insurance to landlords who join the agency’s housing voucher program.

1 year ago

Vacant lots on the 1600 block of Page Street. (Google maps)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Stalled affordable housing project in North Philly gets new life

Council President Clarke originally held up the resolution needed to build six homes after hearing neighborhood complaints about parking.

1 year ago

An aerial view of Kensington
Community

Philly awards 2nd round of grants to Kensington community groups tackling opioid crisis

The Kensington Community Resilience Fund directs $200,000 to organizations focused on improving the quality of life in neighborhoods hard-hit by the opioid epidemic.

1 year ago

Norristown, Pa. in Montgomery County. (Wikimedia Commons)
Community

Montgomery County calls on residents and organizations to submit ideas for American Rescue Plan funding

With $161 million to disburse, the county will host three town halls next week, in person and virtually, to offer more details on the process.

1 year ago

Sandra Dungee Glenn in front of a West Philly property
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly startup awarded $450K to ‘change the face’ of real estate development

The Growth Collective will use the money to support seven development companies, all of which are Black-owned and operated.

1 year ago

Kerry Hairston says better housing''would stop a lot of crime'' (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Urban Planning

‘Hope is coming’ to Wilmington’s East Side with $30 million for new and renovated homes

The mayor says the neighborhood has been “neglected for decades and decades.” He says improvements will be noticeable within six months.

1 year ago

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Chellie Cameron speaks at the Philadelphia International Airport
Community

Cargo expansion at PHL gets major federal funding

New federal funding will result in $30 million going towards a more than billion-dollar expansion project at Philadelphia International Airport’s cargo operation.

1 year ago

The Queen stage in Wilmington, Del.
Arts & Entertainment

Wilmington’s Queen, other Delaware concert venues share $30 million of federal aid

Delaware concert venues like Wilmington’s The Queen will share more than $30 million in federal grants through the Save our Stages Act.

2 years ago

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
Radio Times
Community

Regional Roundup – November 22nd

School funding lawsuits in PA could end up at the Supreme Court. And, worry about your own dinner plate! Anti-diet dietitians talk intuitive eating for Thanksgiving.

Air Date: November 22, 2021 10:00 am

Listen 49:30
The exterior of City Hall in Philly
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia failed to meet diverse-contracting goal in 2020

The city’s Office of Economic Opportunity reports it fell short of the 35% goal last year. Officials blamed the pandemic, among other challenges.

2 years ago

Delaware County Courthouse (Google Maps)
Urban Planning

Delco challenges tax-exempt properties, says school districts are shortchanged millions

Each of the properties of concern are owned by municipalities but are said to have for-profit businesses operating on the premises.

2 years ago

Delaware State University
Education

Del. State University joins federal effort to ‘feed the future’ and fight global hunger

Delaware State is the first HBCU to join the U.S. Agency for International Development’s effort to fight food insecurity in Africa and elsewhere.

2 years ago

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