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WHYY hosts screening event and panel discussion honoring the legacy of Justice Thurgood Marshall
Produced by Emmy Award-winner and Oscar nominee Stanley Nelson and Travis Mitchell, the film explores Marshall’s landmark court victories and his historic appointment.
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North Philadelphia nonprofit offers vouchers to help would-be dumpers dispose of waste legally
Advocates say minimum fees at private disposal centers can push contractors to illegally dump waste. A new voucher program aims to fill the gap.
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Listen 1:17The proposed legal settlement would limit sharing of some salary data. Hospitals would also have longer to comply with spending targets.
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Camden officials tout $16M collaboration to provide affordable housing
The Camden Community Housing Collaborative aims to provide options for residents and people who want to move to the city.
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Listen 0:53Delaware County debuts online interactive map for growing trail system
The Delaware County Primary Trail Network Information Hub is an online resource to locate places to walk and track the county’s progress in building out its trail system.
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Delaware state lawmakers hold second hearing into once-in-40-year property reassessments
Kent and Sussex counties received praise for clear communication, while New Castle County was criticized for a lack of transparency.
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Listen 1:03The Philadelphia Museum of Art has changed its name and its brand
The PMA will now be the more colloquial Philadelphia Art Museum, reflecting an institute embracing its host city.
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Listen 1:17Penn union organizers call Trump demands on higher education a ‘total betrayal of our values’
The White House asked nine universities to make sweeping policy changes to access federal programs like visas and research grants.
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Listen 1:23Democrats in governors races see political opportunity amid government shutdown
New Jersey’s and Virginia’s gubernatorial elections are setting up a test of how voters view both President Donald Trump’s second term and the Democrats’ reaction.
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How is the federal shutdown affecting Pennsylvania?
The federal government employs more than 66,000 civilian workers in Pennsylvania — many of whom are furloughed until Congress can reach an agreement to fund the government.
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ICE airs ads stirring up local frustration to recruit police for mass deportation efforts
The campaign is part of a $30 billion initiative to hire 10,000 more deportation officers.
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Tres personas, incluido un jugador de fútbol de 14 años, murieron en 2012 durante un tiroteo en Eden Park, en la zona de Southbridge de la ciudad.
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SEPTA inspections cause major delays for Regional Rail users
The federally mandated inspections of SEPTA’s Silverliner trains come after several fires. New sensors will be added to warn of a possible fire.
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Los funcionarios de la ciudad dicen que la carga fiscal recae desproporcionadamente sobre las propiedades residenciales en las zonas de menores ingresos de la ciudad.
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The program provides $1,000 a month for 18 months to families with low incomes who live in Cobbs Creek, Strawberry Mansion and Nicetown-Tioga.
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