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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...
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.
Galería Esperanza brings Hispanic works of art to Hunting Park neighborhood
Galería Esperanza, located within the Esperanza Arts Center (EAC), is a state-of-the-art venue that's quickly becoming a regional hub for Latino arts and culture.Opened in December 2023, the art gallery showcases the work of Latino and local artists and will serve as a training ground for the next generation of Latino artists.Esperanza's inaugural exhibit, Sueño de Reyes, features the work of renowned Puerto Rican teacher and artist Mr. Tato González.The exhibit tells the story of the Three Kings, also known as the Magi-and highlights the cultural significance of Three Kings Day, or Epiphany, which is an important part of Christmas traditions in Puerto Rico and throughout Latin America.Galería Esperanza | Facebook | Instagram4261 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140
Pregnant Philadelphians can still apply to the Philly Joy Bank for cash assistance
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Slots are filling up for the city’s new Philly Joy Bank, a program that provides $1,000 a month in cash assistance to pregnant residents with low incomes.
Oh, no! Port strike could trigger booze shortage in New Jersey
🍷 The majority of imported beer, wine and spirits arrive at East Coast ports. 🍌 Fresh fruits and veggies are rotting at Port Philadelphia. The strike by dock workers in New Jersey, Philadelphia and along the entire East Coast shows no signs of ending anytime soon and the possibility of product shortages grows by the day.
South Jersey museum showcases one of largest collections of sports memorabilia in the world
On this edition of One Tank Trips, Action News visited a place with one of the largest collections of sports memorabilia in the world.The DePace Sports Museum of Champions showcases some of the greatest moments in sports, both in Philadelphia and throughout the nation.From autographs to artifacts, the museum has something for everyone, no matter what sport you're most into.It's located a short drive away in Sewell, New Jersey, which is in Gloucester County.That's just over a half-hour drive away from Philadelphia.Action News Photojournalist Dan Sheridan has more in the video above.
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.
Philly teens get up-close experience with building trades, thanks to Bellwether District developers
Philadelphia high school students were provided with exposure to construction careers on Tuesday, courtesy of the firm tasked with redeveloping the former Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery.
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...
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