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Rioters push a police barricade at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Courts & Law

Pa. woman convicted of storming Pelosi’s office in Jan. 6 attack

A Pennsylvania woman linked to the far-right “Groyper” extremist movement was convicted Monday of several federal charges.

3 years ago

People gather around a table in a park.
Urban Planning

Friends of Clark Park is collecting community input for a new ‘Master Plan,’ though residents say they don’t want major changes

Many residents say they’d like small changes to make the park more accessible — like new benches, public bathrooms, and an updated playground.

3 years ago

A field with blue sky in the background and smoke rising from a factory.
Politics & Policy

Limerick Township residents vote against earned income tax increase to preserve open space amid influx of development

The earned income tax was meant to slow the rapid influx of development — including plans for more than 450 housing units and a 332-unit apartment complex.

3 years ago

File photo: Many trees were felled as part of the restoration and renovation of the Cobbs Creek golf course and community engagement center, as seen on Feb. 27, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Urban Planning

Philly Art Commission grants final approval for part of Cobbs Creek golf course project

The Art Commission was a hurdle for the project. But after including more environmental considerations, the project team finally got approval.

3 years ago

Crebilly Farm
Politics & Policy

Westtown Township residents support tax increases to save Crebilly Farm

Crebilly Farm is one of the largest pieces of open space in Chester County. It was the setting of the Battle of Brandywine during the Revolutionary War.

3 years ago

Old photos show grease pole climbers.
Community
Billy Penn

Keep the faith: Grease pole climbing advice from a former champion

Frankie Longo, who’s won the Italian Market Festival competition multiple times, has some tips on what not to do when grease pole climbing.

3 years ago

A family works at the La Parcelas community garden in Kensington. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Urban Planning

What do you think of Philly’s first urban agriculture plan? The city wants to know

There are hundreds of farms and gardens in Philly, but many growers struggle with land security. The city released its first plan to help urban ag thrive.

3 years ago

Two people lean against a wall as light swirls over them.
Arts & Entertainment

Power nap: ‘Supine Horizons’ promotes the political urgency of taking a break at Germantown installation

Gralin Hughes’ “Supine Horizons” is an immersive art installation promoting the political urgency of taking a break.

3 years ago

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Beer cans and water bottles are shown on the ground.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly sanitation crews prep for mountains of trash from celebrating Phillies fans

When the Eagles won the Super Bowl, city crews picked up 92 tons of celebratory trash. “If we see that the game is going in our direction… we'll be ready.”

3 years ago

A field with blue sky in the background and smoke rising from a factory.
Politics & Policy

Limerick Township proposes tax increase to preserve land amid rise in development

On the November ballot, Limerick Township residents will decide if they want to pay more earned income tax used to preserve open space, which could slow down development.

3 years ago

Ambulances and emergency responders are visible from above.
Community

Officials: 59 dead after Halloween crowd surge in Seoul

At least 59 people were killed and 150 more were injured after being crushed by a large crowd pushing forward on a narrow street during Halloween festivities in the Seoul.

3 years ago

A Phillies fan is high up on a pole that was greased.
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

No, an adult entertainment company isn’t helping Philly grease the poles for the World Series

Police labeled the lube offer a straight-up “stunt.”

3 years ago

File photo: The intersection of 17th Street and Washington Avenue, a main thoroughfare, in South Philadelphia.
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Urban Planning

Western end of Washington Ave. to get traffic calming measures

The road west of Broad Street will get speed bumps and “hardened centerlines,” even though it’s being left out of the road narrowing plan.

3 years ago

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Community

East Falls Post Office reopening delayed, more than a year after Ida flooding

USPS estimated the post office would reopen at the end of September, but nearly a month later, it’s still closed. Residents are frustrated.

3 years ago

A Japanese maple tree turned bright red at Morris Arboretum.
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Community

‘Now is a great time to look up’: How to enjoy Philly’s fall foliage, from a tree nerd

As temperatures cool, Philly “tree nerd” Bryan Thompson-Nowak shares tips on how to enjoy the colorful foliage of the season.

3 years ago

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