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Urban Planning

Philly faces $50 million price tag for essential component in Rail Park extension

The city has the authority to condemn the site of Phase 2, but isn’t ready to take definitive action. Meanwhile, Reading International shows no sign of letting it go.

11 months ago

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Community

Golf superstar Jordan Spieth donates $250K to introduce young people to the sport at Cobbs Creek Golf Course

The money will go towards building a junior putting green.

11 months ago

Steve Sims, head of Independence National Historic Park, at Washington Square Park in Philadelphia.
Community

Philly’s new parks superintendent talks Fourth of July celebrations and the importance of public spaces

For Steve Sims, the holiday offers an opportunity for residents to consider how they can engage in the “unfinished work of creating a more perfect union.”

11 months ago

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New summer camp in West Philadelphia centers on teaching kids science, math, and technology

It's going to be a digital recreation center focused summer, bringing resources directly to kids in the neighborhood.

11 months ago

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New Jersey American Water finalizes acquisition of Salem city water and sewer systems

New Jersey American Water said its top priority is addressing the toxic PFAS in Salem's water system.

11 months ago

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Wilmington’s Cool Spring Park introduces new amphitheater and outdoor classroom

The Delaware park has seen significant changes over the past year, including new bilingual signs along its trails.

11 months ago

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Community

Newark’s downtown library set for a $44.4M upgrade, with emphasis on sustainability and quality space

Upgrades will address aging infrastructure, HVAC issues, failing systems, limited space for programming and visitors and parking constraints.

11 months ago

An open fire hydrant is pictured on Reese Street in Philly's Hunting Park neighborhood
Studio 2
Health

Extreme heat and human health, how to cool cities, could index funds go bust?

A heat wave is coming to our region with temperatures expected to reach triple digits by the end of the week. Why heat is deadly? And how can we cool down our cities?

Air Date: June 20, 2024 12:00 pm

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Community

Historic SS United States is ordered out of its berth in Philadelphia. Can it find new shores?

A federal judge says a historic ocean liner that still holds the transatlantic speed record it set more than 70 years ago must leave its berth in Philadelphia by Sept. 12.

12 months ago

a cut-down tree
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Courts & Law

Residents suing over FDR Park tree clearing accuse judge of potential bias

One expert on judicial ethics said the connection is too indirect to require the judge to recuse herself.

12 months ago

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Here’s when Philly’s public pools will open for the 2024 season

Openings begin Monday, June 17, and several other pools across the city will open throughout the rest of the week.

12 months ago

People on the beach
Politics & Policy
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Wildwood bans backpacks on N.J. beach, boardwalk after chaotic start to season

Wildwood has had a chaotic start to the season after rowdy groups of teens on the boardwalk forced the resort to declare a state of emergency over Memorial Day Weekend.

12 months ago

Banks Way and Roosevelt Boulevard intersection
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Speed cameras, cellphone bans: Do they make driving safer?

Gov. Shapiro just signed a new law cracking down on distracted driving. And Mayor Parker wants more speed cameras to slow Philly drivers. But would it really help save lives?

Air Date: June 11, 2024 12:00 pm

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Money

SEPTA’s commuter parking spots won’t be free for much longer

Since March 2020, parking at 146 SEPTA station stops have been free for commuters, but ridership recovery and a budget crunch are changing that.

12 months ago

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Weather

Flood risk is increasing in the Philly region. Here’s what you need to know

Here’s what to do if you’re caught in a flash flood, how you can protect yourself from increased flood risk and how climate change factors in.

12 months ago

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