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The Family Court Building redevelopment will incorporate the African American Museum in Philadelphia’s (AAMP) relocation along with the Free Library of Philadelphia’s expansion and a 60,000 square foot Children and Family Center
Urban Planning

Developers selected for Family Court Building project incorporating AAMP, Free Library, and ‘premier lifestyle hotel’

The city will provide $50 million dollars in capital funding for the Family Court Building project starting in 2025.

2 years ago

Union members and supporters marching in the street
Community

SEIU workers stage massive rally in Philly as cleaners fight for better wages

Members of the Service Employees International Union from the New York area filled buses in support of their Philly counterparts.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw
Courts & Law

Man accused of mass shooting in Kingsessing deemed unfit for trial

Kimbrady Carriker’s trial is on hold following an evaluation from a court-appointed psychiatrist. Carriker has been ordered to undergo 60 days of mental health treatment.

2 years ago

Philadelphia artist Kala Hagopian puts finishing touches on “The Office” mural in Scranton, supported by NBC and Peacock with the authorization of all 17 actors
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Giant ‘The Office’ mural debuts in Scranton, thanks to a Philly artist team

Kala Hagopian and team spent a year painting the lifelike faces of Michael Scott and the rest of the Dunder Mifflin crew.

2 years ago

South view of the Park at Penn's Landing at dusk, showing the mass timber building at its center. The building is slated to be Philly's first net-zero carbon building. (Hargreaves Jones and Kieran Timberlake via Delaware River Waterfront Corporation)
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Everything you need to know about Philly’s I-95 park cap project, officially breaking ground next week

A look at logistics, funding, planning, and travel disruptions for the long-planned project reconnecting Center City with the waterfront.

2 years ago

Studio 2

James Patterson’s Philly Thriller, Making Your Harvest Last, User-Friendly Transit

We'll talk with James Patterson about his new release, Lion and Lamb. Plus, missing summertime already? How to preserve the bounty of your garden for months to come.

Air Date: August 29, 2023

Listen 50:03
Philadelphia mayoral primary candidates at a March 2023 forum focusing on Latino issues at Gloria Casarez Elementary School
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Parker campaign calls Latino town hall ‘fake’ after last-minute GOP invite and no clear host

A Republican ward leader and community media orgs are adamant the event is happening, but there’s no clear host.

2 years ago

(6abc)
Community
6abc

Road rage led to fatal shooting near Independence Hall, Philadelphia police say

According to investigators, that road rage incident involved a group of motorcyclists and the driver of a Cadillac.

2 years ago

A person looks out of a SEPTA Regional Rail train
Urban Planning

SEPTA adjusts Regional Rail train schedules ahead of fall season

The majority of Regional Rail routes will see changes under the new schedule.

2 years ago

Leslie Richards speaking at a podium
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Fix real-time tracking and countdown clocks on SEPTA? Insiders say it’ll take a ‘massive shift’ toward customer service

the collapse of public transit,” said a local software developer, “everyone’s job description’s got to be rewritten.”

2 years ago

A woman with the phrase 'Free To Be Naked' written across her bare chest.
Community

Riders in various states of undress cruise Philadelphia streets in 14th naked bike ride

The annual ride is billed as promoting cycling as a key form of transportation and fuel-conscious consumption. It is also meant to encourage body positivity.

2 years ago

Christine Coulter speaking at a podium with other police officials
Courts & Law

Eddie Irizarry Jr. killing and PPD response reveal lack of transparency and accountability, experts say

In Philadelphia, where relationships between police officers and residents are already strained, the fatal shooting of Eddie Irizarry Jr. could have larger consequences.

2 years ago

Philly rowhouses
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

‘The system needs to change’: Philly woman is suing OCF Realty for housing discrimination

Under city law, property owners can’t refuse to rent to a prospective tenant because they participate in a housing assistance program.

2 years ago

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(Joe Mac Company for the Online News Association)
Community

Local, national, and international journalists represented during ONA23 in Philadelphia

This past week, Philadelphia played host to 1,707 media professionals from across the globe for the first part of the Online News Association’s 2023 convention.

2 years ago

Overbrook Environmental Education Center cofounder Jerome Shabazz at a 2022 Earth Day unveiling of a new Mural Arts mural at the West Philly center. (Overbrook Environmental Education Center/Facebook)
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

A Philly environmental leader’s grand vision to turn vacant lots into a new park system

Jerome Shabazz of the Overbrook Environmental Education Center is working with Temple, Drexel, and city officials on the effort.

2 years ago

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