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New Philadelphia Bill Would Expand Transit-Oriented Development, Allowing More Housing Near SEPTA
A new bill from Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s administration would allow more apartment construction around SEPTA stations to help boost ridership, writes Jake Blumgart for…
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Reworld, Citizens Battle Over Burning Philly’s Trash in Chester
Reworld, the owner of the Chester trash incinerator, spent $45,000 on lobbying to keep Philadelphia trash flowing to the city, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY.…
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New Philadelphia Housing Bills Would Bring Security Deposit Changes for Renters, Landlords
Philadelphia City Council recently passed new housing bills that would mean potential changes for local renters and landlords, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. As stated…
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Philadelphia Schools Replace Over 2,400 Old School Water Fountains With New Bottle Filling Stations
The School District of Philadelphia recently installed 2,404 new water bottle filling stations across schools across the city, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia…
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Philadelphia’s Turn the Key Program Celebrates 100th Price-Restricted Home Sold in the City
In April 2022, Philadelphia officials announced the launch of the Turn the Key program to give away city-owned land to developers to build 1,000 price-restricted…
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Chester County Leadership: David Oh, President and CEO, Asian American Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia
David Oh grew up in Southwest Philadelphia starting in the 1960s in a neighborhood that was predominantly white and working class at the time. However,…
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Proposed Budget Shows a Bigger and Better Philadelphia Airport
A $556 million 2025 budget proposal from the Philadelphia International Airport to Philadelphia City Council presents a bigger and better Philadelphia airport, focusing on expanding…
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$8 Million Investment in OICA will Build Career Training for Poor, Justice-Involved Americans
OIC of America (OICA) has received a $8 million gift from the Justice and Mobility Fund – a collaboration between Blue Meridian Partners, the Ford Foundation, and the…
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Philadelphia Avoids Making Top 15 Worst Run Cities in America
Philadelphia narrowly avoided ranking among the top fifteen worst-run cities in America, according to a recently released ranking by Stacker. Stacker compiled the list of…
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Chester County Leadership: Allan Domb, President of Allan Domb Real Estate, Former At-Large Member of Philadelphia City Council and Candidate for Mayor
A week before the Primary Election in May, Allan Domb, one of several Democratic candidates running for mayor of Philadelphia, spoke to VISTA Today about…














































