
Philadelphia
$11 million for EV chargers in final surge of Biden administration grants
Funds will help Philadelphia install 75 stations with 150 charging ports.
2 months ago
Some UArts buildings sold out of bankruptcy. Here’s what’s left on the auction block in Philly
The old University of the Arts campus is up for sale, but the judge might not approve all for-profit developers bidding for a slice of it.
2 months ago
Listen 1:46Philly Police Commish Bethel says drones will be a 'force multiplier' against crime in Kensington
"We think drones will be the next layer of a fourth multiplier for us in our policing work," Commissioner Bethel said. He talked about some advancements in policing.
Air Date: January 15, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:29‘Small steps are truly worth it’: Philly-area residents discuss climate solutions at WHYY event
Entrepreneurs and activists attended a WHYY News Climate Desk event to discuss climate action and screen short climate films.
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Listen 1:04CCH Pounder talks about sharing her art collection and the importance of preserving Black art
The actress and art collector is sharing more than 40 pieces of her collection in an exhibit at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
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No such thing as a free toilet: Starbucks reverses open bathroom policy
The Wall Street Journal reports that the policy will be implemented later this month at the more than 11,000 Starbucks stores in North America.
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Patrick Dugan previously ran unsuccessfully for judge of the Pennsylvania Superior Court in 2023.
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Listen 1:20After more than two years of fierce debate, the Sixers have abandoned their plans for a downtown arena, surprising many city officials and residents. What's coming up next?
Air Date: January 14, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:14Philly schools’ Tony Watlington Sr. named National Superintendent of the Year
Watlington was awarded by the District Administration Leadership Institute.
2 months ago
No Arena Coalition celebrates win over threat to Chinatown, and community
“We have built a generation of leaders that will never give up, and have the drive to continue to build the city that we deserve," said two activists.
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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.
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Mütter Museum and College of Physicians have a new CEO, Larry Kaiser
Dr. Larry Kaiser, former head of Temple Health Services, will lead the historic medical society and museum through a turbulent transition.
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Listen 1:09WNBA team in Philly gets boost as part of Comcast-Sixers megadeal
Comcast promised to be a minority stakeholder if the city lands a team. NBA commissioner Adam Silver mentioned “more teams to come” in remarks.
2 months ago
Feds grant nearly $40 million for Parkway, Schuylkill Trail, Rail Park projects
Long-stalled infrastructure improvements will proceed thanks to crucial funding.
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The sudden turn of events comes after Philly City Council recently approved a controversial plan to build an arena in Center City near Chinatown.
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