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Neighborhoods
Philly Housing Authority to rehab and rent neglected properties tied to Germantown Settlement
The city repossessed the properties from a group of entities controlled by one of the neighborhood’s most notorious landlords.
4 months ago
Listen 1:19‘A true testament to him’: Fishtown Beer Runners celebrate late founder with memorial run
On Saturday at Philadelphia Brewing Co., more than 200 people paid tribute to David April, who founded the group more than 15 years ago.
4 months ago
Listen 1:27New Jersey warns residents to be on the lookout for black bears this spring
While bears are more commonly seen in the northwest part of the state, bears have been sighted across all 21 counties.
4 months ago
Rise in residential development in Germantown sparks optimism — and caution
For decades, Germantown was not the kind of place developers held ribbon-cutting ceremonies. But that’s changing.
5 months ago
Listen 7:04Shelter-in-place lifted for Newtown Twp., second such police incident in as many days in Bucks Co.
According to police, they responded to a domestic incident Sunday morning in the Headley Trace development on Newtown-Yardley Road.
5 months ago
Here’s what Mayor Parker proposed in her first budget to fight litter and illegal dumping in Philly
Parker’s spending proposal revealed more details about her plan to make Philly the cleanest big city in the country.
5 months ago
Listen 0:56Celebrating St. Paddy’s Day at McGillin’s Olde Ale House: A historic Philadelphia tradition
The port-a-potties have arrived and the green beer is flowing at this Philly mainstay.
5 months ago
How the township decides to renovate or consolidate its aging facilities has become a growing point of contention.
6 months ago
Listen 1:07The developer of St. Anthony’s and Artist Village argues his company is in the clear.
6 months ago
Listen 2:00Chibanos pop-up lands with Chinese-Cuban flavors at Solar Myth
The family recipe-inspired menu returns to the South Philly venue for a final two-day run starting this Saturday.
6 months ago
The future of Greensgrow Farms could look like its past, with a lot of work
The Kensington spot won’t become condos — and could be home to a garden center once again
6 months ago
As autonomous bus launches at Navy Yard, drivers’ union pushes back
As SEPTA workers look ahead to contract negotiations this fall, they’re considering language secured in an Ohio contract that would let the union veto the use of AVs.
6 months ago
Philadelphia Navy Yard begins autonomous, electric shuttle service
The Navy Yard’s AV shuttle can fit nine seated passengers and a wheelchair.
6 months ago
Listen :47Philadelphia to outlaw Kensington Avenue’s night life past 11 p.m., except bars
The stretch of 24-hour smoke shops, bodegas and take-out food joints along Kensington Avenue must close at night if City Council changes the law soon.
6 months ago
Listen 1:03Proposed Sixers arena could cost millions in lost tax revenue, new analysis finds
The analysis comes as stakeholders await the results of two impact studies commissioned through the city.
6 months ago
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