A new study listed three Pennsylvania cities on its list of 40 most sustainably-powered U.S. cities.The research, collected by COMMERCIAL Café, used data from the Census Bureau, U.S. Energy Information Administration and the Carbon Disclosure Project to rank the states. The list is based on sustainable urban planning, power generation, transportation, water and sanitation, and waste management. In 2007, more than half of the world's population lived in cities — the first time ever in history, the study reported.By evaluating pollution like CO2 emissions, coal usage and nuclear power in each city, and comparing those outputs to solar power, geothermal, wind and hydro power, walkability, electric vehicle changing stations and bike lanes, researchers were able to come up with a comprehensive analysis of each city.The cities ranked Pittsburgh, Lancaster and Philadelphia, respectively, with cities like San Francisco, Seattle, and Oakland which took the first three spots on … [Read more...] about Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Lancaster named on 40 most sustainably-powered cities list
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2018-2019 Broadway Philadelphia season includes 13 exciting productions
The lineup for the Kimmel Center's 2018-2019 Broadway Philadelphia season includes 13 shows. Some – like "Hamilton" – will be making their Philadelphia premieres, while others are returning favorites.In addition to Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit, the shows new to Philly are "Love Never Dies," "Roald Dahl’s Charlie and The Chocolate Factory," "Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical" "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical" and "Anastasia."During the upcoming season, Philadelphians will also have a chance to see "Fiddler on the Roof," "Cats," "Beautiful – The Carole King Musical" "Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella," "Rent" and "The Book of Mormon" on stage again.Below is more information on each production. Combined, these 13 shows have more than 40 Tony Awards. For some productions, tickets are already on sale, while tickets for others will become available Friday, Sept. 14."Love Never Dies"Oct. 2-7"Love Never Dies" is Andrew … [Read more...] about 2018-2019 Broadway Philadelphia season includes 13 exciting productions
Fighting ‘Quiet Hunger’ in Every Philadelphia Zip Code
This article is part of the High Cost of Being Broke series, produced by Broke in Philly, a collaborative reporting project on economic justice. To see all the #HighCost stories, please visit the Broke in Philly site. Every week, 70-year-old Delfina Martinez climbs into her daughter's minivan and the two women hunt for North Philadelphia's cheapest groceries. Both agree that The Richmond Shops IGA on Aramingo Avenue provides the best bargain after factoring time in traffic, cost of gas and quality of food. Wherever there is a deal, Martinez and her daughter said they'll find it. This is the high cost of being broke: The ingenuity and time required to find every possible discount that could make the difference between enjoying a meal and paying the bills. Martinez estimates that she spends about $160 each trip to feed herself, her two granddaughters, three dogs and a cat. Her Social Security benefits barely cover her bills, so Martinez works as a seamstress on the side, she said. … [Read more...] about Fighting ‘Quiet Hunger’ in Every Philadelphia Zip Code
Philadelphia Officer Shot in Face While Serving Warrant
A veteran Philadelphia police SWAT team officer was shot in the face and critically injured while serving a warrant in the city's Germantown neighborhood Monday morning. Officer Jaison Potts was shot while serving a weapons violation warrant at a home along the 4800 block of Knox Street around 6 a.m., Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross said. Potts suffered "very serious" facial injuries, including a broken jaw, and may have artery damage, Ross said. The 20-year veteran was rushed to Temple University Hospital where he was listed in critical condition. Ross said Potts, despite bleeding heavily, was able to walk into the emergency room on his own. "We do believe that he is going to survive despite the critical nature of his injuries," Ross said. "He's got a ways to go." Ross called Potts a "very tough guy." The bullet stopped near Potts' ear. The 49-year-old is married with three children. His family was by his side at the hospital, Ross said. "Our … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Officer Shot in Face While Serving Warrant
Philadelphia police officer in critical condition after suffering gunshot wounds to the face
A Philadelphia Police officer is in critical condition after sustaining gunshot wounds to the face Monday morning during an attempt to serve a warrant with a SWAT team on the 4800 block of Knox Street.The SWAT officer, identified as 49-year-old Jason Potts, sustained injuries to the face, a broken jaw, and had heavy bleeding, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross confirmed to reporters around 8 a.m. Potts, a 20-year veteran, was rushed to Temple University hospital and is expected to recover. Authorities said Potts went to the front door of a Germantown residence and bullets were fired through a second glass door, hitting him in the face.A possible suspect and a 60-year-old woman were also injured and the suspect remains in critical condition at Einstein Medical Center, the Inquirer reported.Mayor Jim Kenney arrived at Temple hospital and joined Ross to confirm the officer's condition. Ross said the suspected shooter is not the man who was being sought for the … [Read more...] about Philadelphia police officer in critical condition after suffering gunshot wounds to the face