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Three angel statues seen at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia, Pa. (Image courtesy of Friends of Laurel Hill Cemetery)
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The Hidden History of America’s Cemeteries

Greg Melville talks about his new book, "Over My Dead Body" on America's cemeteries, our changing burial practices and what they reveal about our history and who we are.

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Anomie Fatale maneuvers around the closed sidewalk at the intersection of Port Royal and Henry avenues. The construction blocked her only safe route to the CVS near her home. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Philly will build or fix 10,000 curb cuts under settlement with disabled residents

The settlement filed Friday requires the city to build thousands of curb cuts over 15 years. It must be approved by a federal court.

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Council President Darrell Clarke and Cindy Bass stand in front one of 'thousands of trees' Bass says will be removed by program. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Urban Planning

A tree falls in Tioga to signal the start of an effort to clean alleyways of vegetation

The goal is to restore access to city alleyways choked off by trees and other vegetation.

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Philly students really want after-school activities to be safe spaces, but aren’t sure it’s true

The city’s gun violence “makes being a student even more difficult,” one teenager said.

4 months ago

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#PrayForPhillyChallenge: How one beat creates connections

Rapper ARSIN explains the start of the #PrayForPhillyChallenge, and how he’s hoping to connect Philly teens to resources.

4 months ago

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After 45 years of science-based art, Esther Klein Gallery winds down

Since 1976, the Esther Klein Gallery has run the art program of the University City Science Center. It will reinvent itself in a new space.

4 months ago

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Courts & Law
Billy Penn

City paints Italian flag on box of controversial Columbus statue in South Philly, court cases still pending

As Philadelphia celebrates its second official Indigenous Peoples Day, the fate of the Marconi Plaza monument is still up in the air.

4 months ago

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Community

Upper Darby libraries will stop charging fines on overdue materials

The Upper Darby Township & Sellers Memorial Public Library is joining several other libraries in Delaware County and the Free Library of Philadelphia in the fine-free shift.

4 months ago

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West Sadsbury Township is looking to axe open space tax at the ballot

While some townships are looking to save open space through ballot referendums, one Chester County township says that the process is complete.

4 months ago

On Saturday, Sept. 10, at Mill Creek Recreation Center, neighbors and loved ones paid tribute to Tiffany Fletcher, a mother of three who was killed by a stray bullet Friday afternoon in front of the center. (Emily Rizzo/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Philadelphia judge blocks mayor’s ban on guns at Parks and Rec facilities

Philadelphia Judge issues “permanent injunction” blocking recent executive action banning guns at City Parks and Rec facilities and grounds.

4 months ago

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Patronage, politics, and parking tickets: Why the PPA is the way it is

The Philadelphia Parking Authority’s history is even more convoluted than you probably thought.

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Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

‘To The Polls’ returns to Love Park with six freestanding murals encouraging Philly to vote

Mural Arts and Conrad Benner collaborated to bring back the popular installation celebrating civic engagement through art.

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Urban Planning

SEPTA launches QR code reporting system to keep buses and trains clean

On a dirty bus or train and want to notify SEPTA? You’ll soon be able to do just that by scanning a QR code with your smartphone.

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Philly mayor bans guns at city recreation facilities

The executive order is similar to a measure passed by Philadelphia City Council in 2019.

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Philly’s urban park polo a rarity for the sport

The Philadelphia Polo Classic will be a rare event for the sport of polo. Matches are almost never held in places like Edgely Field in East Fairmount Park.

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