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Philly Phreeze 2023: A polar plunge to raise money for lifeguards so more Philadelphia public pools can open
Community
Billy Penn

Photos: ‘Philly Phreeze’ polar plunge raises $65k to help open city pools

The event was organized to pay for bonuses intended to offset the pervasive lifeguard shortage.

3 years ago

Shovels outside Disston Recreation Center
Community
Billy Penn

Philly’s Rebuild program is finally on track to finish all the renovations on its list — half as many as originally planned

Mayor Jim Kenney’s massive public space initiative is finally back on track to finish the renovations on its list, but the future is unclear.

3 years ago

An Indego bike dock at Race Street Pier
Urban Planning

Philly bike share program to expand in historically-marginalized communities

The city wants to nearly double the number of bike share stations and will concentrate on underserved areas in historically-marginalized communities.

3 years ago

A close-up of a sign that reads Free Library of Philadelphia.
Community
Billy Penn

The Free Library is bringing back Saturday hours at 10 neighborhood branches

The Free Library of Philadelphia announced this week that 10 of its 54 branches will begin offering regularly scheduled Saturday hours.

3 years ago

Late winter in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

After years of work, Philly releases final plan to increase the city’s tree canopy

The city wants to eliminate disparities in tree coverage between neighborhoods.

3 years ago

A close-up of trash on the sidewalk.
PlanPhilly
Community

Neighbors, sanitation workers prep for ‘wall-to-wall’ trash if Eagles win

The sea of trash Eagles fans leave behind is “totally unacceptable,” one resident said. But the city’s sanitation force is “happy” to clean up after wins.

3 years ago

Nikki Giovanni smiling into the camera.
Community

Wilmington Library hosts ‘Voices of Power’ series to honor Black History Month

Guest speakers coming to Wilmington include NBA star Mauhmoud Abdul-Rauf, actor Phylicia Rashad, and rapper Slick Rick.

3 years ago

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A close-up of a group of people posing for a photo. One person is pointing to a sign.
PlanPhilly
Community

‘Cobbs Connects’: West Philly neighbors work together to design new trail signage

“Come out, walk the trails, discover nature,” said Alicia Burbage. “You'll be amazed at what you can find.”

3 years ago

Listen 1:57
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

Listen 1:03
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

Listen 1:10
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

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