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Community
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Ocean City residents express concerns over proposed hotel at Wonderland Pier property

The entire plan is estimated to cost between $135 and $155 million.

1 month ago

The Port of Wilmington in Delaware.
Courts & Law

Pa. district judge delivers another setback to Delaware on Edgemoor port expansion project

This is the latest stumbling block for the new Edgemoor terminal at the Port of Wilmington. Delaware argued it should be allowed to intervene in the lawsuit.

1 month ago

Bistro at Cherry Hill in Cherry Hill Mall
Urban Planning

The American mall was once a marvel. In Philly’s suburbs, King of Prussia and Cherry Hill picture a new renaissance

Shopping malls in the Philadelphia region are attempting to bring customers a unique experience to meet the demands of the future. Will it keep the lights on?

1 month ago

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Luciano Spennato, second from left, poses with the Scotto Pizza crew in the mid-80s.
Community

Is the American shopping mall dead? The Philadelphia area has seen its fair share disappear

Industry experts believe the mall is not extinct, but evolving. However, there is a difference between the institution and a beloved small town mall like Granite Run.

1 month ago

Listen 5:11
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Shapiro flexes $153 million to SEPTA, prevents major fare hike

The infusion gives the legislature more time to find a permanent funding fix.

1 month ago

Dr. Mehmet Oz
Health
NPR

TV’s Dr. Oz invested in businesses regulated by the agency Trump wants him to run

The celebrity doctor recently held investments worth tens of millions of dollars in health care, tech, and food companies which could pose significant conflicts of interest.

1 month ago

Residents, doctors and fellows
Health

Thousands of resident doctors in Philadelphia want to unionize

They say patient care suffers because of bad working conditions and long hours.

1 month ago

Listen 1:30
Gov. Josh Shapiro
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Pa. Gov. Shapiro asks some small Philly businesses what they need beyond less red tape. For many, it’s saving SEPTA

Shapiro wanted to glean what was most important to small businesses on his red tape-cutting mission. Here’s what they told him.

1 month ago

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WHYY reporter Brisa Luzzi Castro introduced the speakers and moderator to the eventgoers. (Kiersten Tate/Billy Penn)
Money
Billy Penn

Philly’s small business community comes together for Bridging Blocks event

Over 100 entrepreneurs gathered, shared and learned during event at WHYY’s Studios.

1 month ago

Listen 42:47
Workers tend to crops at one of the Farm's two indoor growing sites
Community

‘It’s outrageous’: Medical marijuana provider has Delaware’s approval for new store, but gets blocked by Sussex County

The Office of Medical Marijuana approved the site off a rural highway in southern Delaware, but the plan got derailed by county law that advocates call a “total ban.”

1 month ago

Listen 2:43
TWU Local 24 president Brian Pollitt
Community
Billy Penn

SEPTA strike averted, but funding woes continue

Transit workers will see pay and pension increases and new security measures.

1 month ago

a SEPTA train
Community
6abc

SEPTA, city transit union come to tentative agreement, potentially avoiding strike in Philadelphia

The agreement between SEPTA and the union representing city transit workers includes a 5% wage increase, as well as a pension increase.

1 month ago

Kafi Lindsay
Community

Can investors reaping profits and social equity coincide? Here’s why one Philly CEO says yes

The new CEO of ImpactPHL wants to convince investors that they can earn a return while contributing to social justice. Here’s her big elevator pitch.

1 month ago

Listen 3:32
Drexel University
Education

Drexel University lays off 60 employees in face of ‘structural imbalance’ in operating budget

Those laid off make up roughly 1.4% of Drexel’s workforce. In a statement, Drexel said the “difficult decision” was not “made lightly.”

1 month ago

Listen 0:52
a SEPTA train
Community
6abc

SEPTA negotiations with city, suburban unions to continue Wednesday

The transit agency is negotiating contracts between TWU Local 234, which represents workers in the city, and SMART Local 1594, which represents workers in the suburbs.

1 month ago

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