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Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to use modular housing to build new homes more cheaply in the city and even is asking companies to consider opening a modular home factory on land in the Logan Triangle.
Will this help build more affordable units? and teamed up to find out more, including the many modular units already in Philly.

This story has a great list at the bottom of free violence prevention programs offered this summer in Philly. Thank you Chalkbeat Philadelphia

Gun violence spikes when the weather warms up. Here’s how dedicated adults want to keep kids safe. Shootings have fallen in Philadelphia. But kids make up a growing share of gun violence victims. Here are how various groups are trying to keep kids safe while school’s out.

It's been a hard week for our friends at PhillyCAM. Despite losing their founding executive director, they are doing their annual fund drive as scheduled.

Donate to the 2026 Fund Drive | WPPM-LP Philadelphia 106.5FM Join us in raising $20,000 in funds for our non-commercial, community radio station as we approach 10 years on the air! During the week, we'll celebrate WPPM and rally support with special programming, live remote broadcasting and in-person events!