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Philadelphia’s Poverty Declines While Violent Crime, Unemployment Show Improvements
According to The Pew Charitable Trusts’ 2025 State of the City report, poverty and violent crime in Philadelphia are declining, while unemployment rates are falling…
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Philadelphia’s Navy Yard Earns Gold Star in Sustainable Development for Walkable Streets, Energy Efficiency
Philadelphia’s Navy Yard redevelopment has won a gold star, thanks to its energy-efficient, sustainable, and walkable design, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. About a quarter…
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Business Leaders Sound Alarm on SEPTA’s Potential Elimination of Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line
Business leaders are sounding the alarm over the potential elimination of the Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line, which are part of SEPTA’s proposed service cuts, writes…
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Northeast Philadelphia’s First Community Fridge Set to Open in Fox Chase
The number of community fridges in Philadelphia is set to soon increase by one as a new one will soon open in Fox Chase, writes…
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Crozer Health Services Being Transitioned to Other Providers
While $6 million in emergency funding has been allocated to keep the lights on for another week at Crozer Health’s two remaining hospitals, service cuts…
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Philadelphia Shelter Dog Stars in New Graphic Novel
A Philadelphia shelter dog is the subject of a new graphic novel titled, “Midnight ‘Don’t Judge Me’ Ruiz,” writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. In 2019,…
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New Hope’s Bradley Cooper Introduces New Yorkers to True South Philly Cheesesteak
Bradley Cooper, Abington native and current New Hope resident, has brought an authentic South Philly cheesesteak to New York with his new sandwich shop, Danny…
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$1B Has Been Invested Into the Delaware River Waterfront in the Past Decade, Another $10B Could Be Forthcoming
According to an economic impact report commissioned by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, private developers invested nearly $1 billion into Delaware River waterfront over the…
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Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie Announces 2026 Congressional Bid
Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie, a Bristol native, will challenge Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick for his Congressional seat in 2026, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. The…
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This Local Nonprofit is Helping Support Philly’s Latina Entrepreneurs
Since it was launched four years ago, Philadelphia nonprofit Mujeres Que Inspiran has always strived to support and motivate Latina women in the region to…
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Share Your Historic Photos for New Philadelphia Book Project Set for 2026 Release
Hidden City is producing a new book of historic Philadelphia photos and is calling on the public to submit photos that could be included in…
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Philadelphia Remains the 6th Largest U.S. City, But is Losing Some Ground
U.S. Census data shows that Philadelphia is still the sixth largest city in the United States with 1.55 million residents, despite losing more than 16,000…
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Independence Seaport Museum’s Newest Exhibition Showcases the Little Things
The Independence Seaport Museum recently unveiled dozens of miniature ships for its newest exhibition titled, “Small But Mighty!: Models, Toys and Miniature Ships,” writes Peter…
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What Can Be Credited for Driving Philadelphia’s Recent Population Growth?
Philadelphia saw 10,500 new residents join the city’s population between 2023 and 2024, according to recent U.S. Census estimates. This increase to bring the city’s…
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Villanova Fires Kyle Neptune After 3-Year NCAA Desert for Wildcats
Villanova Wildcats basketball coach Kyle Neptune was fired by the university Saturday after the Villanova team lost a Big East Conference Tournament quarterfinal, writes Dan…
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Philadelphia-Based Inclusive Makeup Brand Unveils Plans After Receiving $250K Investment
Pound Cake, the Philadelphia-based inclusive makeup brand, was recently selected as one of six fast-growing businesses to win a $250,000 investment from The Enterprise Center,…
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After 10 Years, the Former Germantown High School Will Soon Reopen as a Mixed-Use Development
Just over a decade ago, Germantown High School was shut down due to its academic performance, shrinking enrollment, and a financial crisis. However, next year,…
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This Philadelphia Entrepreneur Wants to Fix the Procurement Process, and New Funding Helps That
Tiffanie Stanard, a Philadelphia native and entrepreneur, is the founder of startup Stimulus. In launching the business, she wanted to fix the procurement process for…
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