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The former PES refinery site in South Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

New web tool by Drexel lab helps you access refinery pollution data

A new website makes it easy to compare and download data about toxic air pollutants at refinery fencelines across the country.

3 years ago

Pennsylvania state House of Representatives' impeachment managers Reps. Craig Williams, left, Tim Bonner, and Jared Solomon depart after delivering articles of impeachment against Philadelphia's Democratic district attorney, Larry Krasner, to the Senate chamber at the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. House Republicans earlier this month approved seven articles of impeachment, which will be heard in a Senate trial. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Politics & Policy

Philly DA Krasner sues to stop lawmakers from removing him

Philadelphia, not the state House or Senate, has oversight over potential impeachment and removal of its district attorney, the lawsuit claims.

3 years ago

File photo: Philadelphia Museum of Arts is opening a new department for African and African Diasporic art.  (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Arts & Entertainment

Philly arts and culture get an unexpected $21.3 million from City Hall

City Hall’s midyear budget transfer pumps an unexpected surplus of public funds into the arts sector.

3 years ago

People walk through a lighted pathway at night.
Community
Billy Penn

Philly area holiday light experiences that’ll change your winter season life

For those looking to take in a bright display of holiday cheer, here’s a list of options in the Philadelphia region — both free and ticketed events.

3 years ago

The tree is an Abie Concolor/White Fur, features 4,000 lights, and is 55 feet tall. It will be on display until Jan. 2. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Community

Philadelphia kicks off holiday season with tree lighting at City Hall

The massive 55-foot Christmas tree outside Philadelphia City Hall is decked out with 4,000 lights to brighten up the Wawa Holiday Plaza.

3 years ago

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''Banksy Was Here'' occupies a two-story, 30,000-square-foot gallery in the Fashion District mall. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Art of Banksy transformed into immersive experience in Philly

A 30,000-square-foot retail space in the Fashion District has been transformed into a staged, unauthorized show of work by the secretive street artist.

3 years ago

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Cassie Jones is the creator of the Free Supply Library, a free leave-and-take box for arts and crafts supplies on 50th Street in West Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Community

Give, take, and create: West Philly’s new little free library offers up crafty supplies for projects

West Philly has a new little free library and it’s full of arts and crafts supplies.

3 years ago

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Taney Street is named for the chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court who wrote the infamous Dred Scott decision. (Google Maps)
PlanPhilly
Community

A name change five years in the making: Should Philadelphia rename Taney Street?

After years of petitioning, The Rename Taney Coalition hopes for a breakthrough in their fight to rename Taney Street, famously named after Roger B. Taney.

3 years ago

Close-up of a SEPTA turnstile
Community

Fundraiser created to front the cost of SEPTA Key cards for asylum-seekers

The fundraiser aims to raise $1,000 to help pay for SEPTA Key cards for asylum-seekers who recently arrived in Philadelphia from Texas.

3 years ago

A closeup of Philadelphia City Hall.
Politics & Policy

Pandemic curfew soon to be permanent fixture in Philly

City lawmakers say the goal is to keep young people safe inside at a time when city violence is high.

3 years ago

Information wanted signs are pictured for the ''Boy in the Box'' cold case.
Courts & Law
6abc

Major break in Philadelphia’s Boy in the Box’ cold case

The body of the young boy was found in a box on the side of Susquehanna Road in Fox Chase back in 1957.

3 years ago

Penn students and allies rally in the rain on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. (Sophia Schmidt/WHYY)
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Community

Penn student protesters won’t give up demands as disciplinary action looms

Students are still pushing for fossil fuel divestment and money from Penn for affordable housing, despite arrests and looming disciplinary action.

3 years ago

The influenza virus. (Frederick Murphy/CDC)
Health

Greater Philadelphia sees sharp rise in flu activity, much earlier in the season than previous years

Influenza activity in Philadelphia has rapidly increased over the past few weeks. Health providers expect even more cases following the holidays.

3 years ago

A statue of Harriet Tubman is unveiled on the North Apron of City Hall
Community

City of Philadelphia asking for artist submissions for permanent Harriet Tubman statue

The project, with a budget of $500,000, will be the first statue of an African American historic female figure in the city’s public art collection.

3 years ago

The skyline in Philadelphia is pictured along the Schuylkill River
PlanPhilly
Community

Thursday is the deadline for Philly’s Homestead Exemption

The Homestead Exemption program enables homeowners to reduce their property tax bill by reducing the taxable portion of their property’s value.

3 years ago

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