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Weavers Way Opens New Grocery Store in Germantown
Weavers Way has opened a new grocery store in Germantown after three years of work, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY. The 6,000-square-foot store sits near…
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2 Philadelphia Bridges to Be Renovated Thanks to Federal Grant Money
Two bridges over the Wissahickon Creek in Northwest Philadelphia will be rebuilt to help them withstand the pressures of traffic and climate-driven increased flooding thanks…
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The African Center, A $23M Mixed-Use Project, Expected To Start Construction Soon in Southwest Philly
The first phase of The African Center, a $23 million mixed-use project in Southwest Philadelphia, is expected to begin construction soon after several years in…
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Temple University Receives $500K Grant, Opens New Community Space To Help People With Disabilities
Temple University recently received a $500,000 grant from the Department of Education, which has been used to create a new community space at Morgan Hall…
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Philly Lags Behind in Middle-Wage Jobs, But A Sense of Optimism Still Remains
A recent Pew Charitable Trust study found that Philadelphia has fewer middle-wage jobs — which pay between $18 and $27 an hour — than its…
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These Local Stores Are Helping Cut Back on Plastic Use
While corporations are the ones who need to change their practices to truly tackle plastic pollution, many Philadelphia residents are looking for ways to cut…
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Hardy Williams Academy Joins Forces with CHOP to Help Ensure Graduates Get Jobs
Hardy Williams Academy Mastery Charter School in Southwest Philadelphia and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia recently joined forces to help the school’s graduates secure full-time…
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Philly Sees Decrease in Poverty and Violent Crime, But Challenges Remain, According to Pew Report
Pew Charitable Trusts has released its 2024 State of the City report outlining Philadelphia’s challenges and progress. While Philadelphia has seen tangible improvements in its…
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Ambler Theater Helps Keep Art of 35mm Cinema Alive With Its Annual 35mm Film Festival
The Ambler Theater is doing its part to keep the art of 35mm cinema alive, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. It is one of just…
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New Pop-up Installation Advocating For Clean Slate Laws Debuts at Independence Mall
If you walk near Independence Historic National Park in Center City, it will be hard to miss a glass box about the size of a…
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Philadelphia Lawmakers Push For State Tax Reform That Would Allow Higher Tax Rates on Wealthier Households, Commercial Buildings
Philadelphia lawmakers are pushing for a state tax reform that would allow the city to levy higher tax rates on wealthier households and commercial buildings,…
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New Exhibit at Glencairn Museum in Bryn Athyn Showcases Art Form of Easter Egg Decorating
A new exhibit at Glencairn Museum showcases the art form of Easter egg decorating brought to the United States by the Pennsylvania Dutch, writes Emily…
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Developers Behind Town Center Project Accuse New Hanover Township of Racially Motivated Plot to Prevent People of Color from Moving Into Area
RP Wynstone and a group of landowners in New Hanover are accusing township officials of a racially motivated plot to prevent people of color from…
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Eastern State Penitentiary Launches New Spring Break Exhibit Focused on Sports and Recreation
Eastern State Penitentiary, heralded as the world’s first true penitentiary, has reframed its reputation from what it was more than 180 years ago. The historic…
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Optimism or Caution? How Do Germantown Residents Feel About the Rise of Residential Development?
Toward the end of 2023, Odin Properties cut the ribbon on two modern apartment buildings on Germantown Avenue, and residents have thoughts about this and…
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For New Dean of Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University, Improving Health Outcomes Through Diversity is Priority No. 1
Dr. Said Ibrahim, the new dean of Thomas Jefferson University’s Sidney Kimmel Medical College, believes that a more diverse medical school is crucial to improving…
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For Center City District CEO Prema Katari Gupta, Bringing More Commuters Back is the Main Goal
Prema Katari Gupta has been CEO of the Center City District for two months now and if she had to point to one major goal…
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Two Historic South Philadelphia Piers Are Starting a New Chapter
Real estate firm Tower Investments acquired Piers 38 and 40 from the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority over a year ago and efforts to preserve them…
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