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Paint the Walt Whitman Bridge rainbow to honor an LGBTQ legacy?
The idea is "really nice," said the CEO of the company that completed a $56 million refurb last year.
Bob Casey thinks 25 candidates have a shot on the 2020 presidential ticket — and he may be one of them
For now, he's focusing on his third term in on Capitol Hill.
Street sweeping in Philly: A history of the city’s efforts to keep itself clean
Philadelphia is the only major city in the U.S. without a street sweeping program.
Stormwater management workshop at Fishtown Library
Want a rain barrel? This workshop will help you understand how it works and how to get one free, plus find discounts for downspout planters, rain gardens and permeable planters.
Where: Fishtown Library at 1217 E. Montgomery Ave. 19125
When: October 23, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
How much: Free
Donald Trump’s budget: A ‘declaration of war’ on Philly
Five effects we'd see, from dirtier neighborhoods to more foreclosures.
Why old dead bodies will accidentally surface in Philadelphia again
Put in a shovel in the ground here, and "you should expect to find a human skeleton."