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From a tense night on the streets with Philadelphia’s “violence interrupters” to a whimsical, one-man presentation of “The Nutcracker,” this timeline chronicles some of the most compelling photojournalism of 2019, covered by WHYY staff and contributing photographers.
A night with Philly’s ‘violence interrupter’ teams who offer services to curb bloodshed
Shondell Revell, Executive Director for the Office of Violence Prevention, meets with members of the Community Crisis Intervention Program before they head into North Philadelphia neighborhoods, where they will engage with communities in an effort to de-escalate tensions and reduce violence. (Kriston Jae Bethel for WHYY)
Caring for others in recovery helps Kensington man stay sober
Rob mans the coffee counter at The Last Stop in Kensington on February 17, 2019. Patrons are able to pay whatever they wish for a cup of fresh coffee, with donations going entirely to the upkeep of the DIY recovery center. According to Rob, coffee sales give the Stop just enough to pay the utility bills each month. (Rachel Wisniewski for WHYY)
One of the few black midwives in Philadelphia wants to give women of color more healthcare options
Midwife Asasiya Muhammad (left) performs an ultrasound on client Dana Ndanu on February 9. Ndanu purposefully sought out an African American midwife after feeling disrespected by staff members while delivering her first two children in a hospital. Muhammad has since helped Ndanu to deliver two more children, and will soon assist in her third (Ndanu’s fifth child). (Rachel Wisniewski for WHYY)
How a massive Robinson Fredenthal sculpture moved to Chestnut Hill in the dead of night
Workman hoist the White Water sculpture off of its base to a flat bed truck. White Water, a sculpture by Philadelphia artist Robinson Fredenthal is moved from the garden behind the Wells Fargo building in Old City to its new home at the Woodmere Art Museum in Chestnut Hill. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
30 Democrats scramble for five Philly Council nominations
Council at-large candidate Vinny Black stands and responds to a question from a representative speaker. Twenty candidates for city council attended a candidates forum at Congregation Rodeph Shalom on March 24, 2019. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
Sudden death of famed Philadelphia battle rapper Tech 9 inspires call for ‘Tech Day’
Eyes follow released balloons as they float away in the sky during a vigil for Akeem Mickens (professionally known as battle rapper Tech9) at the Happy Hollow playground, in Germantown, on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Marine killed in Afghanistan returned home to Delaware
U.S. Marines carry the remains of Staff Sgt. Christopher K.A. Slutman during a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base Thursday, Apr. 11, 2019. Sgt. Slutman died April 8 while conducting combat operations in Parwan province, Afghanistan. (Saquan Stimpson for WHYY)
Ocean City kicks off tourist season with celebration of basset hounds
Thirteen-year-old Lily, in her Easter finery, makes her way down Asbury Avenue during the annual BoardWaddle in Ocean City on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue hosted the 21st BoardWaddle as part of the Ocean City Doo Dah Parade. (Miguel Martinez for WHYY)
Bienvenida Neris receives a hug from her daughter Maria Quiñones-Sanchez as the councilwomen celebrates the victory over state Rep. Ángel Cruz in the race in the 7th Councilmanic district. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Carlotta Tendant receives a standing ovation from the audience at the conclusion of “Big Mess Cabaret,” the last show at the Trocadero. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
Hahnemann closure will be a public health emergency, nurses union says
Hahnemann nurse Joelle Leone (right) chants with about 800 protesters outside Hahnemann Hospital to demand that the facility remain open. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
At burned West Philly church: ‘All I want for Christmas is a roof on God’s house’
Bishop Benjamin F. Peterson Jr. (left) leads Sunday morning services outside of the damaged Greater Bible Way Temple on September 1, 2019. (Rachel Wisniewski for WHYY)
Philly native Stephen Talasnik brings his work home for Seaport’s floating art exhibit
Stephen Talasnik’s Endurance sits illuminated in the Delaware River boat basin ready for the opening of the FLOW exhibition. FLOW is a sculpture exhibit on the Delaware River in partnership with Philadelphia Sculptors and the Independence Seaport Museum. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
Members of the Fathering Circle gather at the end of a play date at the Children’s Community School in West Philadelphia on Saturday October 12, 2019. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Celebration of the dead keeps Mexican tradition alive
Rosa E. Ruiz wears an elaborate costume during a celebration of the Mexican tradition, Day of the Dead at the Penn Museum in Philadelphia on Oct. 26, 2019. (Miguel Martinez for WHYY)
Trenton’s historic Roebling building now holds an indoor winter skateboard park
Tyler Nelson leaps over a railing in the old Roebling Wire Works building in Trenton, which has been transformed into an indoor skate park for the winter. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
‘History in the making’: Reading expected to elect first Latinx mayor
Reading, Pa., Democratic mayoral candidate Eddie Moran holds his niece Sophia Feliciano, 2, as supporters gather for a campaign event on Nov. 2, 2019. Moran become the first latinx mayor of a major municipality in Pennsylvania’s history. (Matt Smith for Keystone Crossroads)
‘We still have the faith’: 2 months after Dulce vanished, community still searching for answers
Girls hold candles during a vigil for missing 5-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez, held outside a home in Bridgeton, New Jersey, on Saturday, November 16, 2019. (Miguel Martinez for WHYY)
Pleasantville residents march against gun violence and remember slain 10-year-old
Khaliyah Haraksin, class president at Pleasantville High School, wears a t-shirt in honor of 10-year-old Micah Tennant, who was killed in a shooting during a high school football game. (Becca Haydu for WHYY)
Chris Davis, writer and star of ‘One-Man Nutcracker’, commiserates about ballet classes during rehearsal at Plays and Players theater. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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