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Politics & Policy

At Philly forum, Buttigieg hears calls to diversify federal contracting

With $1 trillion at stake, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the Biden administration is looking to diversify infrastructure spending.

3 years ago

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Community
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Philadelphia chefs embrace a no-bell future, as Inquirer critic officially drops rating system

“How do you have one standard for all these different cultures that are completely different?” one restaurateur observed.

3 years ago

Outdoor dining at a Philadelphia restaurant.
Urban Planning
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Philadelphia drops new regulations on streeteries: Here’s what you should know

While the regulations go into effect immediately, restaurant owners will have a period of time to review options available to them, and prepare.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake (left )and FC Cincinnati forward Brandon Vazquez. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum and Jeff Dean)
Arts & Entertainment

Top-seeded Philadelphia Union battles FC Cincinnati in conference semis

For the third time this year, the Philadelphia Union will face FC Cincinnati, with both clubs aiming to advance to the MLS Eastern Conference final.

3 years ago

Philly resident Jake Madeira and his 9-month-old daughter Marlowe pose with their free avocados
Community
Billy Penn

Avogeddon in Philadelphia: Thousands flock to FDR Park for free avocados from Sharing Excess

“The word really got out there,” said the nonprofit’s founder. “We’ve never had a distribution event like this."

3 years ago

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Arts & Entertainment

‘A Philadelphia story’: Art museum traces Matisse’s transformative decade

Once used as fighting words during the recent PMA strike, “Matisse in the 1930s” opens, tracing a transformative decade in the life of Henri Matisse.

3 years ago

A lockable pouch that people can put their cell phone in
Education

Philly school district could spend $5 million to lock up student cell phones

Philly’s school board is considering a five-year contract to provide locking cell phone pouches to every district school that wants them.

3 years ago

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Jaleel King is seen in a wheelchair at Broad and Chestnut
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Urban Planning

What to know about Philly’s ADA settlement over curb cuts

The ADA settlement covers ramps that connect sidewalks to streets, but not sidewalks themselves. “It takes time,” one disability rights advocate said.

3 years ago

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Philadelphia Phillies' Bryson Stott reacts after striking out during the fifth inning in Game 2 of the baseball NL Championship Series between the San Diego Padres and the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Arts & Entertainment

Phillies lose to Padres 8-5, NLCS tied 1-1

Brandon Drury hit a go-ahead, two-run single during a five-run rally in the fifth inning and the San Diego Padres stunned Aaron Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies 8-5.

3 years ago

FILE - The Philadelphia Orchestra teams up with 250 singers from four choirs during a rehearsal for 'Philadelphia Voices' at the Kimmel Center. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Orchestra cancels China tour

Uncertainty over COVID protocols in China has forced the Orchestra to halt an Asian tour in May 2023.

3 years ago

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Courts & Law

Philly police say analysis of 911 response times between Black and white neighborhoods is ‘devoid of context’

Commissioner Danielle Outlaw joined the FOP challenging a city controller’s report that said police responded faster to white neighborhoods.

3 years ago

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Education

Majority of Philly students may need to use ‘alternative pathways’ to graduate, study finds

Starting with the class of 2023, Pennsylvania students must graduate through one of five new graduation pathways, two of which are based on state test scores.

3 years ago

Wawa located on Broad and Walnut streets.
Community
Billy Penn

As Wawa closes two Market Street stores, what will take their place?

The chain has reversed its recent Philadelphia growth spurt.

3 years ago

Aaron Nola throws a pitch during a Phillies game
Community

Brotherly love: Aaron and Austin Nola on opposing teams for NLCS Game 2

“We’re going to enjoy this moment and soak it in because we don’t know when it’ll ever happen again," Aaron Nola said.

3 years ago

The 30th Anniversary Celebration was hosted at Globe Dye Works on Oct. 18, 2022. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Health

Prevention Point Philadelphia celebrates 30 years of providing harm reduction services

The Philadelphia nonprofit that focuses on community harm reduction says it served 36,000 people over the last 12 months, three times the amount served in 2019.

3 years ago

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