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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

North Philly development will bring 129 affordable rentals to Temple University area

The six-story project represents the final phase of a yearslong effort to redevelop Norris Homes, a traditional public housing site that was demolished between 2011 and 2019.

1 month ago

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The Meantime on Market building
Community

Pop-up shops in Philadelphia’s Market East will stick around through December

The temporary storefronts brought in by the “Meantime on Market” initiative have drawn thousands of visitors this summer to a struggling block.

1 month ago

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A sign above the bright red door marks the entrance to Kensington High School
Education

After asbestos shutters Kensington High School, parents of students with autism worry about long commute

Kensington High School students will travel to a building 7 miles away on shuttle buses after an asbestos issue shuttered their school.

1 month ago

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Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

The first-ever ‘selfie’ happened right here in Philadelphia

Nearly 200 years ago, a Philadelphian turned the lens on himself. This Saturday, Franklin Square is celebrating with a selfie party.

1 month ago

Brett Mapp and Theresa Rose look on
Community

After a 10-year hiatus, a Philly microgranting project comes back to the table for community fundraising

Philly Stake, a luncheon in the style of “Shark Tank,” will raise and distribute grants to community-improvement projects.

1 month ago

Commuters exit and board the route 4 bus
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

All the SEPTA bus route changes happening in Philly this weekend

The transit authority is rolling out phase one of its “New Bus Network” from Aug. 23, with several routes getting altered.

1 month ago

A woman shops for flowers at a farmers market with her dog.
Community
Billy Penn

A citywide guide to Philadelphia’s farmer’s markets

Philly might be a concrete jungle, but you can still find locally-grown produce and fresh goods that are kind to your body and wallet.

1 month ago

dancers at the Philadelphia Caribbean Festival
Arts & Entertainment

40th annual Philadelphia Caribbean Festival celebrates cultural pride and heritage with performances, activities and scholarships

The 40-year-old festival celebrates identity and gives back to the Caribbean community both at home and overseas.

1 month ago

An Electra prototype airplane taking off
Science

A futuristic, hybrid-electric aircraft took flight at a test demo in Philadelphia

As a next-generation aircraft is tested at the Tioga Marine Terminal in Port Richmond, entrepreneurs and elected officials hope to reap economic benefits.

1 month ago

Listen 2:19
The Kensington High School building
Education

Philadelphia teachers union says district’s poor oversight led to Kensington High asbestos closure

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers says the district knew about the asbestos issue a month before telling students they’d need to relocate.

1 month ago

Listen 1:16
An elderly couple is walking on a beach at sunset holding hands.
Money

The ‘Great Wealth Transfer’ is coming. Are Philly-area families and financial advisers ready?

As baby boomers pass down their wealth, financial planners are fighting to adapt to the next generation.

1 month ago

Listen 1:11
Myktybek Orolbai and Jeremiah Wells fighting
Arts & Entertainment

UFC 330 in Philadelphia: Hometown fighter gets upset win, world champions retain their belts during sold-out event

With more than 19,000 people in attendance, the fighting spectacle broke Xfinity Mobile Arena’s record for highest-grossing event, with roughly $6.7 million in earnings.

1 month ago

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A group of women prepare packages to send to Colombia after an earthquake killed hundreds and injured thousands more
Community

After deadly earthquake, Philadelphia’s Colombian community mobilizes recovery efforts

Local organizations and businesses are collecting boxes of food, diapers and other supplies for communities devastated by the 7.4-magnitude earthquake.

1 month ago

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Stephanie Stronsick holding Zuri
Community

Philadelphia tattoo artists, zookeepers team up to support bats

Supporters of the winged mammals lined up to get bat-themed tattoos to raise money for the nonprofit Pennsylvania Bat Rescue.

1 month ago

Persephone’s Garden cocktail at Lillian’s
Community
Billy Penn

Truly bizarre cocktails worth trying around Philadelphia

Caesar Salad Martini anyone? These eccentric drinks are far from old fashioned.

1 month ago

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