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Mayor Cherelle Parker Outlines Array of Transformative Development Plans Around East Market Arena
Mayor Cherelle Parker announced a number of development plans around the East Market Arena, which includes residential units and a large hotel. After putting her full support behind the Philadelphia 76ers’ proposed arena on East Market Street, Mayor Cherelle Parker also revealed a number of further real estate development plans for the struggling shopping corridor, write Jake Blumgart and Ryan W. Briggs for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Prevention Point Philadelphia reports more interest in long-acting monthly injectable medication for opioid use disorder
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Prevention Point Philadelphia’s drop-in center on Kensington Avenue used to be a place where Kali Lamb went to rest, clean up or get a bite to eat while she was homeless and injecting drugs. But on a recent Tuesday morning, Lamb sat comfortably in a soft hoodie and sipped on a cup of coffee, a backpack at her feet. She checked the time to make sure she was on schedule for work in Center City.
Philadelphia's poverty rate drops to decade low
Philadelphia is seeing its poverty rate dip to its lowest level in a decade, but it remains the poorest big city in the U.S.Why it matters: Poverty is a lifelong condition for some Philadelphians, leading to negative health, employment, and educational outcomes.The big picture: Addressing poverty could play a big role in the November election as negative perceptions about inflation fuel a sour mood about the economy.By the numbers: Poverty levels in Philly continued to trend downward by hitting 20.3% in 2023, per newly released Census Bureau data.That's down more than a percentage point from the previous year and from...
Why thousands of Philly families are switching to cyber charter school
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.Sameerah Abdullah sends her three school-aged kids to a cyber charter school for some of the same familiar reasons that other families across the nation do, including the flexibility and personalization. For financial literacy class, they go to the bank to open an account. For science class, they head to a museum. On nice days, they try to get out of the city and into the woods.But her motivations are also deeply personal, cultural, and, in some ways, unique to Philadelphia. Abdullah was an intern...
Some Cedar Park residents don't like SEPTA's new route for the 64 bus through West Philadelphia
As part of a major bus route redesign approved in May, SEPTA proposed changes for the Route 64 bus, shifting it from 49th Street to 48th Street below Baltimore Avenue. At Thursday’s SEPTA board meeting, residents spoke against the move.
OPINION: Pennsylvania Needs to Properly Fund Its Transportation System
Pennsylvania has more roads and bridges than New York, New Jersey, and all the New England states combined. We have roads that we must police, plow and pave. Yet currently, PennDOT is facing an annual budget shortfall of $9.4 billion. This doesn’t include all the local roads and bridges that are maintained by local governments, which need relief as well.
Hobart’s Run Preps for Halloween-Themed Run by the River on Oct. 27
Hobart’s Run is preparing for its annual 5K with a Halloween-themed twist. Hobart’s Run by the River will take place on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 9 AM at scenic Riverfront Park, located at 100 College Drive in Pottstown. Registration is at 8 AM. Runners are encouraged to get...
Unlocking Innovation: LionCage Pitch Competition Launches to Empower Montgomery County Entrepreneurs
The LionCage Pitch Competition offers startups in southeastern PA the chance to pitch, win up to $15,000, and connect with investors and supporters. Invent Penn State LaunchBoxesTM at Brandywine and Great Valley and the Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n), an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), are partnering to deliver a new pitch competition to support entrepreneurs and innovators across all of southeastern Pennsylvania.
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