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April Walker, from Southwest Philadelphia, is the General Manager of the United States Microsoft Technology Centers
Community

For Women’s History Month, tech trailblazer April Walker offers wisdom based on experience

Microsoft executive Walker, who grew up in Philly, has advice for young Black women entering the workforce, and the companies that want to retain them.

4 years ago

An aerial view of the Delaware County site where residents say construction continues. Energy Transfer says the work is remediation or restoration
Community

Residents near Mariner East say ‘restoration’ work looks like more construction to them

Pipeline builder Energy Transfer announced in February that the project was done. This week, a section of pipe was switched out in Delco.

4 years ago

The Philly skyline
Community

Philly to host listening tour for anti-violence prevention efforts

Residents and community partners can attend in person or virtually to provide feedback on the city’s anti-violence strategy.

4 years ago

File photo: In this Dec. 6, 2019, file photo, Cindy Parlow Cone, vice-president of U.S. Soccer, attends a meeting of the organization's board of directors in Chicago.  (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Politics & Policy

Cindy Parlow Cone wins 4-year term as U.S. Soccer president, beats Cordeiro

Cone, a former national team player, received 52.3% of the weighted vote on the first ballot during the USSF National Council meeting.

4 years ago

In this photo, Feb. 27, 2022, taken from video provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks to the nation in Kyiv, Ukraine. (Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP, File)
Politics & Policy

Zelenskyy’s ‘desperate’ plea to Congress: Send more planes

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with some 300 members of Congress and their staffs in an hourlong private video call on Saturday.

4 years ago

File photo: Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) looks to pass as Chicago Sky center Candace Parker defends during the first half of game 1 of the WNBA basketball Finals , Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Phoenix.(AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Courts & Law

WNBA’s Brittney Griner arrested in Russia on drug charges

Griner, who plays for the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury, has played in Russia for the last seven years in the winter.

4 years ago

Tourists visit Stamford Bridge stadium home of Chelsea football club in London,  Thursday, March 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Arts & Entertainment

Pulisic scores as Chelsea beats Burnley 4-0 putting aside off-field turmoil

Kai Havertz had two of the goals along with one each from Reece James and Christian Pulisic as Chelsea put aside the off-field turbulence sparked by its Russian owner.

4 years ago

White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks during a press briefing at the White House, Friday, March 4, 2022
Health

White House: Congress must act soon to replenish COVID funds

Nearly a year after passage of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, the administration says the federal government has nearly depleted funding dedicated to COVID-19.

4 years ago

People cross on an improvised path under a bridge that was destroyed by a Russian airstrike, while fleeing the town of Irpin, Ukraine, Saturday, March 5, 2022. What looked like a breakthrough cease-fire to evacuate residents from two cities in Ukraine quickly fell apart Saturday as Ukrainian officials said shelling had halted the work to remove civilians hours after Russia announced the deal.
Politics & Policy

Putin says Ukraine’s future in doubt as cease-fires collapse

Ukrainian officials said Russian artillery fire and airstrikes had prevented residents from leaving before the agreed-to evacuations got underway on Saturday.

4 years ago

An aerial view of Kensington
Community

Philly awards 2nd round of grants to Kensington community groups tackling opioid crisis

The Kensington Community Resilience Fund directs $200,000 to organizations focused on improving the quality of life in neighborhoods hard-hit by the opioid epidemic.

4 years ago

Homes are seen on South 24th between Reed and Wharton streets
Community

South Philly street ceremonially renamed for Point Breeze icon Dorothy Allen

The late Point Breeze leader founded a community center and fought against child hunger.

4 years ago

File photo: Australia's Shane Warne clenches his fist as he holds the Cricket World Cup Trophy on the team balcony at Lords after Australia defeated Pakistan by 8 wickets in the final of the Cricket World Cup, in London Sunday, June 20, 1999. Shane Warne, one of the greatest cricket players in history, has died. He was 52. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira, File)
Community

Shane Warne, one of cricket’s iconic players, dies at 52

Warne was considered to be the greatest bowler in cricket history and helped Australia win the World Cup in 1999.

4 years ago

File photo: Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks at the National Press Club in Washington, Nov. 30, 2021. Pence will urge Republicans to move on from the 2020 election. And he will say
Politics & Policy

Pence hits Trump: No room in GOP ‘for apologists for Putin’

Former Vice President Mike Pence has been working to differentiate himself from Trump as he lays the groundwork for a possible 2024 presidential run.

4 years ago

Drexel's Alina Bushma, of Ukraine is seen after winning her squash match against Princeton's Andrea Toth of Canada in Philadelphia, Friday, March 4, 2022
Community

Drexel squash star Alina Bushma plays on for family in Ukraine

Alina Bushma is playing for Drexel in this weekend's Collegiate Squash Championships. Her parents and two grandparents have remained in Kyiv since the Russian invasion.

4 years ago

A sign invites visitors to sit in the cars at the Philadelphia Auto Show. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Auto Show returns after COVID hiatus, flooded with electric cars

The Philly Car Show returns after a COVID hiatus to give drivers a taste of the power of new electric models.

4 years ago

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