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A sock filled with wood chips along the creek at the Cobbs Creek Golf Course is said to help prevent erosion.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Zoning overlay for Cobbs Creek Golf Course passes despite community concerns

Opponents worry the bill could lead to more tree loss and flooding. “Please listen to us, man,” one activist pleaded.

3 years ago

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A person speaks at a podium in a SEPTA subway station.
Community

SEPTA highlights signs of human trafficking in new campaign

The transit agency is adding information about trafficking on digital signage in addition to static signs being posted in bus depots.

3 years ago

Loch Nairn
Community

New Garden Township acquires land for 106-acre public park in Chester County

New Garden Township has acquired 106-acres of land, once the site of the Loch Nairn Golf Club, for use as a passive-recreation park.

3 years ago

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Outside of Grand Yesha Ballroom, dozens of protesters expressed frustrations about the FDR Park plans, and shut down the street
Politics & Policy

FDR Park redevelopment discussion halted due to protests

Dozen’s stood in protest outside Thursday’s FDR Park redevelopment meeting in South Philly after being denied entry. A virtual meeting is scheduled for March 1.

3 years ago

Listen 1:21
A view of a creek and a piece of land stretching into the distance.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Proposed zoning overlay for Cobbs Creek Golf Course changed again

The bill, which would exempt the golf course from rules meant to prevent erosion, was amended again to further address environmental concerns.

3 years ago

Amir Richardson gestures as he leads a community conversation.
Community

‘This is a brotherhood’: Philadelphians voice support for ‘bike life’ at community forum

WHYY News and the Free Library of Philadelphia hosted a community forum Wednesday to discuss the multifaceted topic of motorbikes and ATVs in the city.

3 years ago

Delaware County hosted an open house asking community members about plans for the new county park. (Courtesy of Delaware County)
Urban Planning

What’s next for Don Guanella? Delco still full steam ahead on push to turn it into county’s largest park

After a community feedback session, Delaware County officials are still marching forward with plans of opening the county’s largest park.

3 years ago

Kingsessing Recreation Center renovations, one of Rebuild's largest projects, are finally due to start this year.
Community
Billy Penn

More than 20 rec centers and playgrounds: What’s coming in Rebuild’s biggest year yet

Momentum like this has been a long time coming for Philadelphia’s signature public works project.

3 years ago

The Fairmount Park Conservancy’s Public Programs Manager John Sigmund demonstrates the fun Philadelphians will have during the organization’s WinTOUR Scavenger Hunt. For six weeks, the public can download the free app and complete the hunt for prizes. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Arts & Entertainment

Discover the ‘hidden gems’ of Philly’s Fairmount Park via scavenger hunt

The scavenger hunt is a free, self-guided, six-week-long adventure in Philadelphia’s largest park.

3 years ago

Listen 1:56
A close-up of Josh Shapiro speaking.
Politics & Policy

Shapiro names picks for agriculture, parks and environmental agencies

Pennsylvania Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro is sticking with two members of his predecessor’s Cabinet to oversee state parklands and agricultural matters.

3 years ago

The Rocky statue on a sunny day.
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Making the Rocky statue into ‘a destination for the world’

Is it a movie prop or is it art?

3 years ago

A view of the State Capitol and
Politics & Policy

Homicide rate drops 43% in New Jersey’s capital city during 2022

Twenty-three homicides were reported in Trenton during 2022, a significant drop following two straight record years. The mayor says more needs to be done to reduce violence.

3 years ago

Outdoor dining at a Philadelphia restaurant.
Community

Philly’s streetery rules may change after few restaurants apply for outdoor dining

About 50 restaurants applied to maintain their outdoor dining facilities compared to the 800 so-called streeteries that opened during the pandemic’s peak.

3 years ago

Survey work by a crew from Stockton University measures the countours of an eroded beach in North Wildwood, N.J. on Oct. 25, 2022. On Jan. 4, 2023, the city asked a judge to force the state environmental protection department to pay it $21 million to cover the cost of trucking in sand over the past decade. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
Community

Beach town in sand dunes battle sues New Jersey for $21M

North Wildwood is being sued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for defying a state order not to make emergency repairs to the dunes.

3 years ago

File photo: Lucy The Elephant stands in Margate, N.J. (Mel Evans/AP Photo)
Community
6abc

Lucy the Elephant reopens at the Jersey Shore following 15-month-long restoration

The Jersey Shore landmark underwent a 15-month-long exterior restoration to replace the metal skin that had degraded beyond repair.

3 years ago

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