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The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

It’s easy to feel as if the world is falling apart. The Connection features wide-ranging conversations about the bonds that hold us together, the forces that drive us apart, the conflicts that keep us from exploring life’s possibilities and the qualities that make us unique and human.

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Infrastructure

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly gets federal money to explore ‘cool roofs’

The U.S. Department of Energy grant will also help the city expand energy efficiency education and plan to grow the clean energy workforce.

10 months ago

the former Paley Library under construction
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Temple’s former Paley Library building is getting a major makeover

The adaptive reuse project is breathing new life into the mid-century brutalist building.

11 months ago

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

North Broad Street’s newest hotel is unexpectedly $23M short to build it

The developer still wants to build the 172-room hotel, but was forced to hit the pause button on construction after it lost funding.

11 months ago

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly street resurfacing begins this week. Here’s what to know

East Mount Airy, East Germantown, West Oak Lane and the area around Fairmount Park will be affected.

11 months ago

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Science

Climate activists want a seat at the table when it comes to PGW’s budget. The city has a proposal to prevent that

Clean energy advocates say the city is trying to block transparency regarding PGW’s budget process. The city says it needs to make the process more efficient.

11 months ago

North Philadelphia’s Logan Triangle once held about 1,000 homes that were demolished in the 1980s. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Neighbors want to see Philly’s Logan Triangle redeveloped. Will it ever happen?

The city posted a new request for proposal in October but decided not to select a developer for the infamous site.

11 months ago

Listen 4:16
SEPTA bus after a crash
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Federal investigators order SEPTA to make dozens of safety fixes

A string of vehicle crashes prompted a rare, 7-month federal investigation.

12 months ago

Columbus Boulevard
Urban Planning

I-95 construction update: Columbus Boulevard closures to start soon

Work on the I-95 cap project will reduce Columbus Boulevard to one lane in spots, which could cause major traffic delays.

12 months ago

Tony Bellitto holds up a cup of water
Politics & Policy

Scams, big bills and bargains: Why Pa.’s public water officials won’t stop talking

Facing the rising prospect of privatization, the remaining public water officials in Philadelphia’s suburbs take pride in holding out and keeping water bills low.

12 months ago

Listen 4:44
An emergency vehicle, bottom right, stands near the scene of a two-vehicle accident on the southbound side of the Garden State Parkway in Clark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Urban Planning

New Jersey counties explore new strategies for roadway safety as fatalities rise

Various counties across New Jersey are exploring new strategies to make highways and roadways safer during the busy summer season.

1 year ago

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Studio 2
Lifestyle

Why flying is such a hassle, Sixers free agent pick, Liz Moore’s ‘The God of the Woods’

Lost bags, flight delays and cancellations, rowdy flyers - going on an airplane can be a hassle. We'll tackle the frustrations of modern air travel and more.

Air Date: July 2, 2024

Listen 49:58
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Community

New Jersey American Water finalizes acquisition of Salem city water and sewer systems

New Jersey American Water said its top priority is addressing the toxic PFAS in Salem's water system.

1 year ago

Listen 1:14
First responders work to extinguish a vehicle fire, Sunday June 11, 2023, that caused an overpass on I-95 to collapse near the Cottman Avenue exit
Urban Planning

Report says unsecured tanker hatch spilled out gas in crash that destroyed I-95 bridge in Philly

The findings shed new light on the June 11, 2023, early morning crash that destroyed the bridge beyond repair.

1 year ago

Wilmington's port
Urban Planning

‘Game changer’ for Wilmington port: New $635M terminal to bring mammoth ships, thousands of jobs

The existing port has been operational for a century, but it can’t handle the 1,000-foot ships like the one that destroyed Baltimore’s Key Bridge.

1 year ago

Listen 1:57
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Education

Rutgers-Camden breaks ground on Cooper Street Gateway

The $60 million project will provide space for faculty, students and the community.

1 year ago

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