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Work begins on Logan neighborhood playground project after costs doubled since COVID
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. City leaders helped break ground on a pair of community projects Wednesday morning, including one in Philadelphia’s Logan neighborhood that has seen a significant jump in costs because of the COVID pandemic.
Fla. county inks tentative deal to turn SSUS into world's largest artificial reef
A historic ocean liner that once ferried immigrants, Hollywood stars, and heads of state may soon find its final resting place at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico, after a Florida county inked a tentative deal to turn the ship into the world's largest artificial reef.The contract approved Tuesday by officials in Okaloosa County on Florida's coastal Panhandle is contingent upon the resolution of court-imposed mediation, after a judge ordered the storied but aging ship to vacate its berth at a pier in Philadelphia, following a yearslong dispute over rent and dockage fees.The largest passenger ship ever built in...
Pumpkin Patch Season is Here: The Best Fall Festivities in MontCo
These three Montgomery County pumpkin patches let you pick straight off the vine and enjoy fall activities, like hayrides and festivals. Pumpkin patches are the quintessential symbol of fall and it is always to grab a pumpkin from a local farm than from a grocery store, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Delaware County and Philadelphia Saw Greatest Increase in Income Required to Buy House
3-story Victorian home on North Swarthmore Ave in Ridley Park. The income needed to buy a home in Philadelphia and Delaware counties went up by 6 percent, which is the highest increase across the most populous metro areas in the United States. According to a new Redfin analysis, the income...
Lifelong Lansdowne resident has helped town grow over near-century
96-year-old Mary Lou Jennings has dedicated decades of service to her hometown of Lansdowne as a girl scout leader, CCD teacher, and serving on the Shade Tree Commission to name a few.A mother to 11 of her own children, she has acted as a motherly figure to countless kids spanning multiple generations. She has also been the recipient of various awards for her community service and even served as the grand marshall for a Fourth of July parade.She continued to personally aid in the gathering and planting of trees until just a few years ago.Due to her health, Mary Lou has limited mobility and is unable to get physically involved anymore. But she remains a sharp-witted, passionate advocate for trees and her beloved hometown.Watch the video above to hear her story in her own words.To learn more about the Lansdowne Shade Tree Commission, visit their website.RELATED: 93-year-old man's garden helps feed community in Camden, New JerseyAntolino "Mr. Tony" Santiago turned a vacant lot across the street from his home into a garden to provide fresh produce to neighbors.
Harris and Trump want to build more housing. What would that mean for Pa.?
Lilah Saber started thinking about buying a home in Philadelphia shortly after she moved to the area for college roughly 10 years ago. With no generational wealth or family inheritance coming her way, she knew it couldn’t happen immediately. But she figured at some point she’d be earning enough to buy, given Philly’s relative affordability.
Philly could see toy shortage if port strike continues, trade group says
Families in the Philadelphia region could see a shortage of some toys, and increased prices, if the longshoremen strike continues, according to the trade group representing toy manufacturers.Greg Ahearn, CEO of The Toy Association, said manufacturers are already working on contingency plans to get around the strike."Moving shipments to West Coast ports from East Coast ports," Ahearn said. "Working to move up production schedules to bring products in earlier to get higher quantities into the U.S. earlier than ever to be able to make sure that shelves are stocked."He said disruptions in supply, coupled with high demand, could lead to...
Celebrating Philadelphia voting with a party
Welcome America, Inc. is partnering with national organizations to host two “Celebrate Philadelphia Block Parties.” “Welcome America is proud to be partnering with Every Voice, Every Vote and [Michelle Obama’s] When We All Vote to produce the Celebrate Philadelphia block party series,” said Nicole Allen, COO, of Welcome America, Inc. “Voting and participation in our […]
Philadelphia Water Dept. refutes report claiming stormwater management system is overwhelmed by climate change
The Philadelphia Water Department’s award-winning stormwater management system has come under fire recently for failing to keep up with intensifying rain from climate change. The department is pushing back.
Philly block parties can lead to small boosts in voter turnout, new research suggests
Residents of streets that held a block party in 2012 were slightly more likely to vote in that year’s presidential election compared to residents of streets that didn’t host a block party.
Central Bucks Again Talking About Closing Linden Elementary School
DOYLESTOWN, PA—It looks like Linden Elementary School is back on the chopping block as the Central Bucks School District works on a plan to revamp its aging buildings.At a meeting last week, the district’s Operations Committee reviewed plans to tackle eight of the district’s 15 elementary school buildings. At a meeting last week, the district’s Operations Committee reviewed plans to tackle eight of the district’s 15 elementary school buildings. The eight schools discussed are Barclay, Buckingham, Doyle, Gayman, Kutz, Linden, Titus and Warwick.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“We know these buildings are in bad shape,”...
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