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the gutted home and front door of 753 Walnut St.
Community

Restoring history: Renovations begin at the Camden house where Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once lived

The house was badly damaged by a fire two years ago. The restoration work to turn it into a museum is expected to be completed by 2026.

2 years ago

Listen 1:03
Donald Trump listens as Elon Musk speaks
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

What the DOGE cuts mean to Philly

The latest on DOGE and the Trump administration's cuts to federal jobs and aid. Budget freezes are impacting NIH funding, education programs and thousands of local workers.

Air Date: February 20, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:43
Divine Lorraine seen from outside
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

New owners of Divine Lorraine want to return the historic property to its roots

The 110-unit building has been operating as a hotel since 2022. The new owners want to turn it back into an apartment complex.

2 years ago

Listen 0:48
outside the Broad Street Diner
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Residents anticipate proposed 110-key hotel at site of Broad Street Diner

The latest plan from the diner’s owners is to turn the property into a 110-key hotel operated by Hyatt Studios, a new, extended-stay extension of the Hyatt brand.

2 years ago

outside The Arts Bank building
Urban Planning

Arts Bank sold at auction as more bidders line up to buy the rest of UArts’ campus

The old University of the Arts campus is being auctioned off to the highest bidder. Only two buildings don’t have potential buyers yet.

2 years ago

Listen 0:54
Donald Trump looking on
Politics & Policy

Trump executive orders pause Delaware County safety projects

Numerous projects are on hold, including a traffic safety initiative along Route 291, a school safety initiative, a lead reduction program and a flood assessment.

2 years ago

George Norcross smiles
Health

Officials celebrate Cooper expansion groundbreaking, Camden and Norcross

The groundbreaking ceremony was a celebration of a $3 billion hospital expansion, Camden’s successes and power broker George Norcross.

2 years ago

Listen 1:17
outside the Richmond Library
PlanPhilly
Community

A ‘lifesaver,’ a ‘hub,’ an ‘escape pod’: What the shuttered Richmond Library means to neighbors

The library is closed due to an ongoing roof replacement project and a crumbling ceiling. A spokesperson said work is starting up again.

2 years ago

Wanamaker Organ at Macy’s
Community
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.

2 years ago

Arena opponents gather and hold signs reading NO ARENA IN CHINATOWN and SAY NO TO BILLIONAIRES, SAY YES TO PHILLY
PlanPhilly
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.

2 years ago

Cathy Hicks speaks behind a podium
Urban Planning
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.

2 years ago

Ray Coyne, Jonathan Varghese, Louiis Taylor, Annabelle Schmitt, and Lauren Lowe smile and cheers
Community
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.

2 years ago

outside of Wells Fargo Center
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.

2 years ago

Delaware River
Weather

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.

2 years ago

Cargo ship stuck in the river at night
Community

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.

2 years ago

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