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September 25, 2026

Teen Meet-Ups, Thousands of Homes Under Construction & a New Museum That’s All About Us

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Teen Meet-Ups, Thousands of Homes Under Construction & a New Museum That’s All About Us

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We’re talking about teen meet-ups stirring public safety concerns — where are the spaces for youth to hang out across the city? Plus, the Parker administration highlights hitting a milestone in the mayor’s H.O.M.E. initiative. And for our Neighbors-only segment, we walk through the new Museum of The Philadelphian in Fishtown and chat with one of the colorful Philadelphians highlighted inside — The Chicken Man. 

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