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Community

What should be the focus for Philly’s next mayor? Voters weigh in

During a community listening session Tuesday night, residents said reparations, youth opportunities should be among top concerns for the next mayor.

3 years ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Art that stares back: Life-size figures reflect cultural identities at the Clay Studio

The Clay Studio in Philadelphia asked 12 artists to make work that reflects how they feel about their position in the world right now.

3 years ago

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Monica Miraglilo poses on a construction site
PlanPhilly
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In a male-dominated construction industry, this Philly woman seeks to empower others

Monica Miraglilo worked her way into the construction industry after a career in modeling. Now she wants to empower other women to join her.

3 years ago

Manufactured gun on display at the DA's office press conference. (Tom MacDOnald/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Prosecutors accuse Philly man of Illegally assembling assault weapons

Luis Soto is accused of buying gun parts with a fake name and using those pieces to produce untraceable assault weapons.

3 years ago

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Health

Kensington’s Esperanza Health Center eyes expansion, new wellness center

Kensington-area medical facility Esperanza Health Center plans to expand its health and behavioral services, as well as a newly built community wellness center.

3 years ago

The scene outside of the courthouse after the shooting incident. (P. Kenneth Burns/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Armed man shot by security officer outside federal courthouse in Philadelphia

Federal authorities are investigating an incident involving a man who was shot by a court security officer after they say he waved “sharp-edged” weapons towards the officer.

3 years ago

Cars pass a horse-drawn carriage in Old City
Community

The future of horse-drawn carriage rides in Philly remains uncertain after 76 Carriage Company empties its stables

76 Carriage Company suspended rides as they look to find new stables. Animal rights advocates want the rides banned by the city.

3 years ago

Kingsessing Recreation Center renovations, one of Rebuild's largest projects, are finally due to start this year.
Community
Billy Penn

More than 20 rec centers and playgrounds: What’s coming in Rebuild’s biggest year yet

Momentum like this has been a long time coming for Philadelphia’s signature public works project.

3 years ago

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Arts & Entertainment

At Philly’s Bluver Theatre, a play about drug overdose deaths is on a grim timer

A documentary play at Louis Bluver Theatre is abruptly interrupted every 5 minutes and 39 seconds by another overdose death. That rate is quickening.

3 years ago

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Community

New Philly police academy graduates won’t be enough to make up for attrition

Those leaving the force are expected to exceed the number of newly hired and trained cops by the end of the year.

3 years ago

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Shelley Henderson (left) and her daughter, Jaylynn Chalmers, 13, work together to clean up Tacony Creek Park
Community

Volunteers tackle short-dumping along Tacony Creek

Hundreds of tires, a deflated soccer ball, and a bag of bones are just some of the items cleaned up as part of the King Day of Service in North Philadelphia.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Philly mayoral contenders talk Black economic opportunities at candidate forum

The BBEx Network on Sunday brought together Black and brown professionals from across Philly to hear from some of the mayoral candidates directly.

3 years ago

Screenshots from the ''Irth'' app
Health
Billy Penn

Temple Hospital now has a ‘Yelp for OB-GYNs’ to improve care for families of color

Birthing pros say the app could provide data that helps eradicate Black maternal mortality.

3 years ago

Council President Darrell Clarke is seen inside the chamber
Politics & Policy

Philly Council returns from holiday break facing election year distractions

In addition to running for re-election and passing a budget, council will take a look into the problems hiring city workers.

3 years ago

Councilmember Kendra Brooks
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Community

‘No work is insignificant’: When community service is what you’re called to do, you do it every day

Philly City Councilmember Kendra Brooks reflects on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and encourages people to show up for their community, in whatever way they can.

3 years ago

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