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Neighborhoods
Marijuana dispensaries push back against Philly’s recreational zoning ban
Medical marijuana dispensary operators say zoning that prohibits recreational sales in some Philly neighborhoods would curb economic growth.
2 years ago
Listen 1:09Mill Creek Recreation Center renamed in honor of Parks & Rec employee killed at work
The Tiffany Fletcher Recreational Center, formerly Mill Creek, will receive ADA improvements, a computer lab, and a mural depicting the late Parks & Rec employee.
2 years ago
Listen 1:00New plaza caps a 10-year effort to reignite a struggling corner of downtown Philly
Jefferson Plaza is part of the block-long East Market development near City Hall.
2 years ago
Thousands march and dance through Philly to protest the Sixers arena, chanting ‘Hands off Chinatown’
“It’s this generation’s turn to push back,” one demonstrator said.
2 years ago
Rowdy Teens and Summertime, Code Red Air Quality, Studio 2 Trivia
Crowds of teens are causing damage and sometimes violent incidents in Philadelphia, the Jersey Shore and across the country. We'll also talk about the code red air advisory.
Air Date: June 8, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:37North Philadelphians discuss involving youth with historic preservation during Bridging Blocks event
North Philadelphians talked about the importance of engaging with the youth to preserve Philadelphia’s history.
2 years ago
Listen 1:01Philly’s summer tourism season opens with storytellers in the historic district
Six benches around Philly’s historic district entertain passersby with tales from American history.
2 years ago
Listen 1:18Following a dream born in Casablanca, husband and wife launch a South Street BYOB
Marrying German and Moroccan cuisines, Chez Hansi was at least 17 years in the making.
2 years ago
Lee’s Deli reopens after U-Haul crash, with a slight redesign and a ~very~ warm welcome
The West Philly favorite has reopened five months after a van careened through the storefront.
2 years ago
A new health center in Frankford aims to alleviate a ‘primary care desert’
Residents in Philadelphia’s Frankford neighborhood say the area has become a primary care desert, and lacks options for healthy foods.
2 years ago
Historical commission approves plan for new police station, rec center in North Philly
The $32.5 million development would occupy a series of vacant lots in Strawberry Mansion.
2 years ago
Philadelphia Chinatown, Tanner House make national list of endangered historic places
Residents say a proposed arena could spell the end of Chinatown. A busted roof could do the same for the historic rowhome in North Philly.
2 years ago
‘We deserve much better’: Critics oppose Philly’s plan for evaluating Sixers arena proposal
Experts supporting the Save Chinatown Coalition say the city is doing a disservice to its residents.
2 years ago
South Philly residents discuss signs of gentrification during Bridging Blocks event
Attendees at the Guerin Recreation Center discussed the obvious and not-so-obvious signs that gentrification is about to impact a neighborhood.
2 years ago
Listen 1:07Could a Sixers arena ‘completely transform’ Market East?
Real estate experts say the struggling stretch of Philly needs more investment. But opponents worry the project will destroy an irreplaceable neighborhood.
2 years ago
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