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Man shot, killed in double shooting near Independence Hall in Philadelphia

The area where this incident took place is the center of tourist activity in Philadelphia.

2 years ago

Sharon Drayton sits on a red bench with a red umbrella outside of her home.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Could patio umbrellas and planters help cool Philly blocks? Researchers team up with residents to find tree alternatives

Citizen scientists and Drexel researchers are testing whether planter benches make summer heat in five Philly neighborhoods more bearable.

2 years ago

Michelle Carrera speaking with Bill Rogers
Community

‘Cracking the federal code’: New grant could help Latino businesses find money

The Truist Foundation’s $1.2 million grant will unlock federal money for small Latino businesses.

2 years ago

Members of Feeding Philly, a Central High School student club focused on combating hunger, work on their website in advance of the start of the academic year. (Ella Lathan for Billy Penn)
Education
Billy Penn

How students at Central High School are turning cafeteria food waste into mutual aid

Feeding Philly is going into its second year of helping North Philly teens and families fight food insecurity.

2 years ago

Citizens Bank Park
Community
Billy Penn

Concerns about the Phillies’ new facial recognition gate? Experts say it’s too soon to tell

The tech rolled out this week at Citizens Bank Park. It reportedly doesn’t store face images.

2 years ago

A closeup of Philadelphia City Hall.
Community

What’s Philadelphia doing on gun violence prevention? New guide provides updates and lays out assets

City of Philadelphia public safety leaders have made a resource guide to help point residents affected by gun violence to services.

2 years ago

Jefferson Health building
Health

Jefferson Health posts losses for second year in a row as COVID-19 relief runs low

The operating losses at Jefferson Health are just one example of how COVID relief funds running low are showing up on the balance sheets of the region's nonprofit hospitals.

2 years ago

Dr. Said A. Ibrahim posing for a photo
Health

Veteran health administrator Dr. Said A. Ibrahim named 1st Black dean at Jefferson medical school

His appointment, effective Dec. 1, was announced to the school community on Tuesday.

2 years ago

Attendees hold a huge Ukrainian flag outside of City Hall.
Community

Ukraine’s flag flies above Philadelphia as nation celebrates Independence Day

Hundreds celebrated Ukraine’s Day of Independence with “great pain and sorrow,” as the country continues to fight for its freedom.

2 years ago

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Terri Wiley works behind the cafe at American Grammar
Community
Billy Penn

New cafe American Grammar opens in Kensington, a thoughtfully-fashioned book-lover’s dream

For operators Terrance and Terri Wiley, building a coffee shop that encourages creativity and exploration has long been a goal.

2 years ago

trash can on the street
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

The problem with North Philly’s new BigBelly trash cans

They have foot pedals! And better sensors, reportedly. But some remain unconvinced they’ll help reduce litter.

2 years ago

Fairfax County Public School buses are lined up at a maintenance facility
Education

Philly schools will pay $300 a month to parents who drive their kids to school

The program aims to help combat a bus driver shortage.

2 years ago

A row of homes on Page Street
PlanPhilly
Community

‘I have the foundation now’: Habitat for Humanity to mint 6 Philly homeowners after yearlong delay

The project hit a snag in October 2021 after residents raised concerns about the development’s footprint.

2 years ago

DA Krasner speaks at a podium.
Courts & Law

Bucks County resident facing murder charge for hit-and-run following alleged street race

Joseph Vannauker of Levittown faces multiple charges after hitting and killing a man while going up to 70 mph during an alleged street race.

2 years ago

Homes in Philadelphia’s Sharswood neighborhood. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘A win-win’: New repairs program seeks to stabilize Philly’s stock of affordable housing

The Rental Improvement Fund will provide forgivable and low-interest loans to small landlords who cannot afford to fix up their properties.

2 years ago

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