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Infrastructure

Ruins of a home after an explosion
PlanPhilly
Community

Port Richmond residents sue PGW, PECO, city and neighbors over 2023 explosion that leveled homes

Three suits filed by residents of Miller Street accuse PGW, the city, PECO and other residents of negligence that contributed to the blast.

6 months ago

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Celaware County Intermediate Unit IT team
Science

Cyberattacks are on the rise. Can critical infrastructure weather a ‘perfect storm’?

Vulnerable critical infrastructure faces a higher risk of a cyberattack during the holiday season. Here’s what local governments and schools can do to protect themselves.

6 months ago

A sign reads Welcome to Downingtown
Community

Brandywine Valley Active Aging eyes permanent location for Downingtown senior center

The organization has been leasing space at Brandywine Grace Church for the past few years to serve as a temporary Downingtown campus.

7 months ago

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rescue mission for missing woman in the sinkhole
Community

Crews recover the body of a woman from a Pennsylvania sinkhole after a 4-day search

Police say the remains of a woman who fell into a sinkhole have been recovered four days after she went missing while searching for her cat.

7 months ago

Crews stand at the scene of a gas explosion at a South Philly home
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

PUC safety investigators claim PGW failed to prevent 2021 South Philly gas explosion

The explosion on Jackson Street in 2021 injured three people and caused several homes to be evacuated.

7 months ago

Listen 1:08
Philadelphia City Councilmember Mark Squilla
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Vote on Sixers arena proposal a moving target as City Council wraps up hearings

Lawmakers must vote enabling legislation out of committee by Dec. 12 to authorize the arena before the end of the year.

7 months ago

Rush Arts Philadelphia building
Community

Back on its feet: North Philly’s Rush Arts gallery rebuilds after hurricane damages

“The water damage destroys everything it touches. The next thing is putting it back,” said the contractor repairing the building.

7 months ago

King of Prussia Mall (Simon)
Studio 2
Lifestyle

The American shopping mall isn’t dead

Even with fewer shoppers, the mall isn't dead yet. With holiday shopping underway, some malls are finding creative ways to survive with experiences, entertainment and more.

Air Date: November 26, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:45
The Port of Wilmington in Delaware.
Courts & Law

Pa. district judge delivers another setback to Delaware on Edgemoor port expansion project

This is the latest stumbling block for the new Edgemoor terminal at the Port of Wilmington. Delaware argued it should be allowed to intervene in the lawsuit.

7 months ago

The Skew Arch Bridge
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

This iconic trolley bridge in Fairmount Park is getting restored

Part of the Trolley Trail that opened last year, the century-old skew arch bridge is getting a facelift.

7 months ago

a flooded street
Urban Planning
6abc

Crews work to repair 20-inch water main break in Northern Liberties

A 20-inch broken water main occurred on the 1100 block of North 4th Street early Sunday afternoon.

7 months ago

A train on tracks as seen from above.
Studio 2
Urban Planning

SEPTA’s death spiral: Is public transit doomed?

Public transit connects neighborhoods and cities, it gets you to work or to your loved ones. But what happens if funding runs low? Or services are cut?

Air Date: November 20, 2024

Listen 49:39
Protesters disrupt Philadelphia City Council
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

2 issues that could possibly stop the Sixers’ arena project

City Council will hold three hearings this week on the Sixers’ arena, starting Tuesday. Funding issues remain unanswered.

8 months ago

Philadelphia's skyline is visible above the Eastwick tree line.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘A long time coming’: Philly launches flood alerts for Eastwick neighborhood

Part of ReadyPhiladelphia, the new alert system will provide specific warnings about possible and ongoing flooding in the neighborhood.

8 months ago

Listen 1:14
a rendering shows an entrance to the expansion, with the Linc in the back
Community

Xfinity Live! getting $15 million in upgrades to expand plaza, outdoor backyard area

Cordish Companies and Comcast Spectacor unveiled concepts showcasing additions to its plaza and outdoor area.

8 months ago

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