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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly Fed: Homeowners in gentrifying neighborhoods suffer tax delinquency but not displacement

Through the study, the two researchers sought to untangle the impacts of wealthier people moving into less affluent neighborhoods.

8 years ago

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gun show
NewsWorks Tonight
Community

Gun show buyers, sellers say they’re left out of gun control debate

'What we have to eliminate is the extremes on both sides and get together and have a normal conversation,' says gun owner Patrick McCarthy.

8 years ago

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Bryan Kennedy of Independence Lodge recovery house talks at a community outreach event in Bristol Monday night.
Health

Bucks recovery houses striving to be better neighbors

At community outreach in Bristol Township, recovery home residents invite residents to hear how the homes work — and how important they are to those fighting addictions.

8 years ago

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FILE, In this Dec. 15, 2004 photo, Washington Mayor Tony Williams, left, introduces the District of Columbia's new director of the Youth Services Administration, Vincent Schiraldi.
NewsWorks Tonight
Courts & Law

New study on probation in Pa. finds problem is bigger than Meek Mill

Pennsylvania holds the dubious distinction of having one of the largest populations of people under court supervision in the country.

8 years ago

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Mayor Jim Kenney joins judicial leadership at the introduction for Philadelphia Safe Return, at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, on Wednesday April 25, 2018. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
NewsWorks Tonight
Courts & Law

Opening church doors, closing cases of Philly defendants

During three days of hearings at Cheltenham church, those with city warrants can resolve longstanding cases.

8 years ago

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A couple poses at Love Park in February.  (Courtesy of Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

LOVE Park? More like loathe park! Criticisms mount as JFK Plaza slowly reopens.

On Thursday, city officials gathered at LOVE Park to dedicate the southeast corner as Bank of America plaza and garden in recognition of a $250,000 donation from them.

8 years ago

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George Vallianos (left), president of the Nick Virgilio Haiku Association, and board member Henry Brann, stand beneath a portrait of the poet at the Nick Virgilio Writers House in Camden.
NewsWorks Tonight
Arts & Entertainment

Writers house in Camden honors ‘haiku king’ Nick Virgilio

Camden's king of haiku poetry - Nick Virgilio - now has a writers house named after him.

8 years ago

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Bill Baroni and Bridget Kelly (Julio Cortez and Seth Wenig/AP Photos, file)
NewsWorks Tonight
Courts & Law

Bridgegate defendants appeal their convictions in federal court

Two allies of former Republican Gov. Chris Christie are hoping to overturn their 2016 criminal convictions for their roles in closing lanes on the George Washington Bridge.

8 years ago

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Bill Cosby arrives with his wife, Camille, for his sexual assault trial, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown. (Matt Slocum/AP Photo)
NewsWorks Tonight
Courts & Law

Lawyers on both sides lodge ‘con artist’ accusations ahead of Cosby jury deliberations

Prosecutors say defense is ‘partially right’ in using the term, but says it applies to Cosby.

8 years ago

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Students at Parkway Center City Middle College talk about their experiences with gun violence during a student-led forum with City Council President Darrell Clarke and Councilwoman Cindy Bass.
NewsWorks Tonight
Education

Philly students host forum on gun violence

Parkway Center City High School students invite Philadelphia lawmakers to forum on gun violence and racial discrimination.

8 years ago

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Democratic candidates Rachel Reddick and Scott Wallace
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Bucks County Democrats battle to take on Fitzpatrick

A self-funding millionaire and military veteran go at it in Bucks County Democratic congressional primary.

8 years ago

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Actor and comedian Bill Cosby, (left), walks with his spokesman Andrew Wyatt, during his sexual assault retrial at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pa., Monday, April 23, 2018. (Jessica Kourkounis/Pool Photo via AP)
NewsWorks Tonight
Courts & Law

Cosby declines to take the stand as his defense rests its case

Cosby faces three counts of aggravated indecent assault.

8 years ago

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Berks County Residential Center.  (Laura Benshoff/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Amid licensing limbo, immigration advocates push to shut down Pa. detention center

Immigrants' rights advocates have launched two initiatives, trying to pressure the state government to close down the detention center.

8 years ago

Jayce Ogren is the Artistic Director of Orchestra 2001. (Provided)
NewsWorks Tonight
Arts & Entertainment

More than a ‘Freakout’: Exploring Frank Zappa’s classical roots with two Philly performances

Orchestra 2001 will perform on Sunday, April 22 at World Café Live, and Saturday, April 28 at the Fillmore.

8 years ago

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The former Frankford Chocolate Factory at 2101 Washington Avenue (Courtesy of OCF Realty)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Neighbors bid a reluctant goodbye to South Philly chocolate factory, welcome new homes and shops

Washington Avenue has remained stubbornly industrial. Now developer Ori Feibush, president of OCF Realty, wants to transform it.

8 years ago

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