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Philadelphia
What’s Your Most Unpopular Philly Opinion?, Toxic Turf
Studio 2 almost broke the internet when Avi asked for unpopular opinions about Philly. From dissing cheesesteaks to questioning the hype around the Rocky statue, we discuss.
Air Date: February 22, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:11Philly could get affordable housing for seniors raising grandchildren
Philadelphia developers could get millions to build more affordable senior housing, and new rules promote building intergenerational apartments.
6 months ago
Listen 1:05Proposed Sixers arena could cost millions in lost tax revenue, new analysis finds
The analysis comes as stakeholders await the results of two impact studies commissioned through the city.
6 months ago
Listen 6:16Kensington stakeholders plan to use opioid settlement funds for the neighborhood’s housing issues
Community members met at the New Kensington Community Development Corporation to discuss using settlement funds toward home repairs, eviction and foreclosure prevention.
6 months ago
Philly Zoning Board delays FDR Park tree-cutting decision
At issue are 48 mature trees, which the Fairmount Park Conservancy proposes cutting down to make way for athletic fields.
6 months ago
Listen 1:01SEPTA’s CEO said the rail cars, which have been around since the late ‘90s, have “reached the end of their useful life” and that “commuters deserve better.”
6 months ago
Listen 1:21Philly tourism by the numbers: improving, but it could be better
The 42.9 million people who visited Philly last year were higher than last year, but still below pre-pandemic levels.
6 months ago
From ‘touristy’ cheesesteaks to Rocky-haters, here’s some of Philly’s top unpopular opinions
An online prompt launched flurry of unpopular ideas about the city’s sports, food, and culture.
6 months ago
2024 Roots Picnic lineup announced
Lil Wayne and The Roots will celebrate New Orleans and André 3000 will give a special jazz performance.
6 months ago
Debating the 76ers Arena Proposal
The $1.3 billion plan for a new Sixers arena has been embraced by some, but met with a ton of opposition from residents of Chinatown and surrounding neighborhoods downtown.
Air Date: February 21, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11Philly small business grants up to $10K available before COVID-19 relief money runs out
There’s $10.5 million in federal grants available for minority-owned small businesses across Pennsylvania — but time is running out to apply.
6 months ago
Listen 1:05Suspect found guilty in 2021 murder of Temple University student
According to police, Samuel Collington was shot and killed while returning to the North Philadelphia campus following Thanksgiving break with his family.
6 months ago
60 years after the ‘64 Phillies collapse, does “negadelphia” still exist?
For some Philly sports fans, 1964 started decades of pessimistic fandom.
6 months ago
In Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood, heroin is far from ‘chic’
A Philly resident talks about growing up around addiction and gives his opinion on the fashion aesthetic described as ‘heroin chic.’
6 months ago
Philadelphia Union’s Kai Wagner reinstated for first game of the MLS season
Wagner received a three-game suspension during last season’s playoffs after allegations he used a racial slur against a New England Revolution player.
6 months ago