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Survival and Revival Along Philadelphia’s Portico Row
Ever wonder who lived in your house or on your block 100 years ago? That is what motivated Judith Benedict, a retired urban planner, to pour through countless Census records, newspapers, and Philadelphia Historical Commission files. She tracked down every resident of her block on historic Portico Row, which is on the south side of the 900 block of Spruce Street.
Huge Planned Project in Wynnefield Would Essentially Create New Neighborhood in Philadelphia
A new 169 residential unit, capped by an 83-unit apartment building, is currently planned between City Avenue and the Schuylkill River. A sprawling, new development with 169 residential units in West Philadelphia could create a new neighborhood between City Avenue and the Schuylkill River, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Events in Philly this weekend – Sebastian Maniscalco, Vampire Weekend, Teddy Swims
With impacts from Tropical Depression Helene trickling into the Philadelphia area this weekend, it's not too surprising to assume many of us will want to stay inside. Lucky for us, this weekend, the Philadelphia area will host A-list comedian, Sebastian Maniscalco, Vampire Weekend, Teddy Swims and several fun festivals like Philly Beer Fest and the Arts After Dark Festival in Eastampton.So just because it looks to be a cloudy, potentially rainy weekend, it doesn't mean you still can't kick back and celebrate your hard work week. Read about all those events and more as we break down what's going on around...
A public art project in Germantown will use poetry to combat gun violence
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Two former Philadelphia poets laureate have launched a poetry and public art program in Germantown designed to curb gun violence. Healing Verse Germantown creators Yolanda Wisher and Trapeta...
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