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Wanamaker Organ at Macy’s
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6abc

Historic organ staying inside Wanamaker Building, New York firm says

The Center City Macy's in the Wanamaker Building will close for good in March; stakeholders are expected to discuss how the organ will be used.

7 months ago

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Urban Planning

A billion-dollar saga: How the Sixers arena proposal went from a done deal to a stunning reversal

The Sixers successfully pushed to build a new arena in Center City. Now the controversial project is in the rearview after an about-face no one saw coming.

7 months ago

Cathy Hicks speaks behind a podium
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The Philadelphia Tribune

Several Black leaders throw support behind Sixers’ pivot with arena, after supporting Market East project

The African American Chamber of Commerce, Philly's NAACP president and other groups and civic leaders supported the Center City project as an economic win for Black residents.

7 months ago

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Billy Penn

‘Initial skepticism, dazed elation, then cautious optimism’: Arena opponents relieved after Sixers say they’ll stay in place

City Council members fume while activists celebrate the news. The mayor is set to speak Monday at 11 a.m.

7 months ago

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Sources: Sixers abandon plan to build new Center City arena, will remain in South Philly

The decision is rooted in a deal struck with Comcast Spectacor, which hopes to transform the South Philly sports complex over the next decade.

7 months ago

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Trenton Water Works customers advised to save water as ice builds up in Delaware River

Trenton Water Works recently spent $9 million to prevent water intake blockages, and a design flaw is likely to blame.

7 months ago

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U.S. Coast Guard still working to free cargo ship stuck along the Delaware River

The ship ran aground in the Delaware River north of the Ben Franklin Bridge. It is carrying 45,000 tons of solar salt, according to the Coast Guard.

7 months ago

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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.

7 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.

7 months ago

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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.

8 months ago

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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.

8 months ago

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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.

8 months ago

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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.

8 months ago

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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.

8 months ago

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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.

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