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Urban Planning

Affordable apartment building to open in Philadelphia’s Mantua neighborhood amid spike in residential development

The 40-unit property, on the border with the Belmont section of West Philadelphia, is expected to open in a couple months.

4 weeks ago

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Laszlo, a four year old Samoyed mix. (Courtesy of Angela and Karl Wagner)
The Pulse
Science

Shocking sidewalks: Why melting snow could spell trouble for dogs

As the icy snow covering sidewalks and roads melts, it might be a good time to break out rubber-soled booties for your pups.

4 weeks ago

The Cupid's Nest pop-up in Northern Liberties
Community
Billy Penn

Single on Valentine’s Day? Philly has plenty of Galentine’s parties and irreverent events to keep things fun this week

The holiday doesn’t have to mean a candlelit dinner for two. Philly has plenty of silly, fun celebrations to enjoy this February.

4 weeks ago

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Community

Philly’s push to help birds avoid windows just got a windfall

Bird Safe Philly has been working to lessen bird collisions for five years. Its budget just increased tenfold.

4 weeks ago

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The roof of a data centre is pictured
Science

Data centers explained: What they are, why the Philly area is seeing more of them and how they affect us

Politicians, energy providers, Big Tech and climate activists are talking about data centers. Here’s what to know.

4 weeks ago

People rallying at the President's House on Independence Mall
Community
Billy Penn

‘I don’t need my history erased’: Rally for return of President’s House slavery exhibit draws hundreds to Independence Mall

Historians, faith leaders, politicians and tour guides denounced the federal government’s removal of the display as Philly’s lawsuit goes through federal court.

4 weeks ago

Mayor Cherelle Parker and City Councilmember
Politics & Policy

New bill helps cover costs associated with fraudulent home theft in Philadelphia

The bill refunds the realty transfer tax to the rightful homeowner instead of the thief who has been convicted of stealing the property.

4 weeks ago

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Marvis Frazier, right, son of boxing legend Joe Frazier
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

‘Smokin’’ Joe Frazier statue could move to beside the Art Museum steps, replacing the Rocky statue

The bronze sculpture of Philly’s real heavyweight champion, an inspiration for Stallone’s fictional creation, has been in the sports complex since 2015.

4 weeks ago

Four workers are using crowbars to remove signs from a brick wall
Courts & Law

Philadelphia suburbs seek to assist lawsuit over slavery exhibit removal

“Our history is imperfect,” said Delco Council Chair Richard Womack, “but it is ours, and the federal government can’t rewrite it or ignore it."

4 weeks ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Museum of Art’s CFO, chief of staff resign amid months of staffing turmoil

The PMA faces more leadership turnover months after the CEO’s firing and as the museum moves past a disputed rebrand.

4 weeks ago

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The round visitor center building in LOVE Park
Urban Planning

LOVE Park’s ‘flying saucer’ could take off with a new concept by summer

Philly’s oval-shaped landmark and former visitors center has been shuttered for a decade. It could reopen in time for the semiquincentennial.

4 weeks ago

Listen 1:06
A pile of snow sits on the side of a road in Philadelphia
Weather
Billy Penn

Why Philly’s warm-up won’t save you from the city’s frozen slush

Temperatures are about to get above freezing — but that’s not the end of the frozen nightmare.

4 weeks ago

Andrew Athias dressed in costume for Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX performance
Community
Billy Penn

Sugar cane bushes and Super Bowl ads: How Philly repped during Sunday night’s game

The Birds may not have been at the game this year, but Philadelphians definitely made their presence known during Super Bowl LX.

4 weeks ago

Philadelphia City Hall
Politics & Policy

Philly moves forward with plan to make youth ombudsperson office permanent

The office helps improve safety and quality of services to ensure young people in residential placements are being taken care of properly.

4 weeks ago

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People holding up a long flying dragon while marching down the street as part of the Lunar New Year parade in Philadelphia's Chinatown.
Community
Billy Penn

Welcome the Year of the Fire Horse: Events, shopping, symbols and more about Lunar New Year

What to know about the global holiday and where to eat, shop and celebrate in Philly.

4 weeks ago

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