
Philadelphia
Councilmember Jeffrey Young Jr. wants to crack down on property owners who are breaking zoning laws to make a buck. He’s willing to change the zoning code citywide to do it.
3 months ago
Listen 1:11Eagles fan looking for guy who dropped compliment, then drove off
A Facebook post from a longtime fan looking for the guy who paid her a compliment after Sunday’s Eagles game went viral — but hasn’t solved the mystery.
3 months ago
Sixers arena vote delayed again as Philly City Council pushes for $100M community benefits agreement
The Sixers have not yet agreed to proposed amendments to a legislative package containing the approvals the team needs to build the $1.3 billion arena.
3 months ago
Listen 1:26Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs marketplace company is designed to help hospitals and health systems source generic drugs from manufacturers.
3 months ago
Listen 1:08Dozens rally, call for Mayor Cherelle Parker to reaffirm Philly’s sanctuary city protections
In the face of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for mass deportations, advocates are rallying support for immigrant communities in Philadelphia.
3 months ago
Listen 1:11Survey: Philadelphia residents paint mixed picture of city police
The survey found that only 48 percent of city residents believe Philly police are doing a good job.
3 months ago
Listen 1:08At long last, a new pedestrian bridge for Wissahickon Valley Park
The project restores Valley Green Run in the hugely popular city park.
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$300 million or bust? Council prepares to vote on arena proposal
The past week has been marked by a shifting terrain and last-ditch negotiations. Wednesday’s vote will provide clarity — maybe?
3 months ago
‘One-Man Nutcracker’ in Philly: After 5 years, the ballet spoof has gotten serious about dance
Chris Davis has turned his holiday comedy into a personal ballet journey.
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Listen 1:25Fourth man released in Philadelphia in review of ‘sex for lies’ scheme in 1980s homicide unit
Russell Williams, 67, served 41 years in prison. It's the latest review of whether police offered to arrange sexual liaisons for witnesses in exchange for false testimony.
3 months ago
Palak Raval-Nelson named Philadelphia’s new health commissioner
Raval-Nelson will lead Philadelphia's Department of Public Health after working for the city for nearly 30 years.
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Listen 1:08Suspect in health care CEO shooting graduated from Penn
Luigi Mangione was arrested in Altoona this morning, police said.
3 months ago
Victims of the 1985 MOVE bombing accuse museum officials of not being forthcoming about turning over remains of their family members.
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Listen 1:11Philadelphia’s Vision Zero: Progress on highways, setback on Broad Street
The Vision Zero report aims to make the city’s roads safer and end traffic deaths.
3 months ago
Listen 1:00How AI and 40 years of recordings can help detect the subtle forces that shape how we speak
The Philadelphia Neighborhood Corpus collected more than 400 audio recordings to study spoken language. AI is helping researchers understand the data.
3 months ago
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