Philadelphia
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.
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Listen 1:04Pop-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.
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Listen 1:26Kensington High School students will travel to a building 7 miles away on shuttle buses after an asbestos issue shuttered their school.
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Listen 1:14The 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.
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Philly Stake, a luncheon in the style of “Shark Tank,” will raise and distribute grants to community-improvement projects.
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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.
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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.
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The 40-year-old festival celebrates identity and gives back to the Caribbean community both at home and overseas.
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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.
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Listen 2:19Philadelphia 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.
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Listen 1:16The ‘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.
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Listen 1:11With 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.
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Listen 1:32After 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.
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Listen 1:14Philadelphia 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.
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Truly bizarre cocktails worth trying around Philadelphia
Caesar Salad Martini anyone? These eccentric drinks are far from old fashioned.
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