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‘Where does it end?’: Philly water customers are concerned about proposed rate hike

The average resident’s bill would increase more than 20% by late 2024, under a rate increase the Philadelphia Water Department wants.

1 week ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Paintings vandalized at Philly’s Shofuso House now restored

The traditional Japanese house in Fairmount Park suffered damage after a break-in last summer. Its paintings, worth $2 million, are now repaired.

1 week ago

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N.J. brush fires disrupt rush hour rail service between New York Penn Station and Philadelphia

New Jersey Transit said service was suspended on its Northeast Corridor Line between New York Penn Station and Trenton.

1 week ago

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Politics & Policy

Philly mayoral candidates discuss school conditions, gun violence during forum

The systems in place “are institutionally designed to shatter dreams and fill prisons,” one student told candidates.

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Politics & Policy

Philadelphia City Council candidate tracker: Get to know everyone on the May primary ballot

All 17 seats are up for reelection.

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Politics & Policy

Philly’s homestead exemption has ‘outsized’ impact on tax burden for residents

The report from Pew Charitable Trusts uses federal and city data to compare the effective tax rates for renters and homeowners.

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Politics & Policy

Could rent control be in Philly’s future? City Council hosts informational session to get input from renters

City Council members get input on the impact rent control may have on Philly neighborhoods.

1 week ago

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Urban Planning

A new online dashboard shows how Philly neighborhoods compare on public safety, sanitation, and beyond

The data posted on the City Controller’s website will be used for budgeting and as a blueprint of how to invest in social programs.

1 week ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Is the sun rising or setting on democracy? 20 artists offer ideas at 2 Philly museums

In a rare collaboration, PAFA and AAMP ask artists to consider the state of U.S. democracy.

1 week ago

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Hundreds of white supremacist stickers were plastered around Port Richmond, and neighbors are springing into action to take them down

The River Wards neighborhood may have a “reputation” for this kind of ideology, one resident said, but the area is evolving.

2 weeks ago

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Education

Temple University faculty union hopes to send a ‘clear message’ to leadership with no-confidence vote

Out of more than 900 union members, 84% support the vote of no confidence against three university leaders, including President Jason Wingard.

2 weeks ago

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Courts & Law

Philadelphia District Attorney Krasner asks for help solving multiple murders in the city

Even though homicides are down 13% this year, DA Larry Krasner says investigators still need the public's help to find the killers.

2 weeks ago

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What to know about xylazine, the drug authorities are calling a public safety threat

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration issued an alert Monday warning of a "sharp increase in the trafficking of fentanyl mixed with xylazine."

2 weeks ago

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Firefighters battling massive blaze at Philadelphia Catholic school

The flames broke out around 3:45 p.m. at the Our Mother of Consolation School located on East Chestnut Hill Avenue.

2 weeks ago

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Billy Penn

Two bright Philly students win spots in the Scripps National Spelling Bee

The winners, an eighth grader and a fifth grader, won first and second place in the regional bee hosted at WHYY.

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