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People of color share stories of love through justice in ‘11 Days of Love Stories’
“Morning Edition” host Jennifer Lynn speaks with Jos Duncan, producer and chief storyteller with Love Now Media.
5 years ago
Listen 5:19New survey designed to see just how connected Philadelphia actually is
The city aims to find out whether residents took advantage of pandemic-related programs to get internet service and understand the affordability of service for households.
5 years ago
Philly DA turns to residents for solutions to city’s gun violence epidemic
The office is hosting four town halls to crowdsource solutions to the city’s gun violence epidemic. The first one was held Monday in West Philly.
5 years ago
Wilmington kicks off City Restaurant Week as COVID restrictions lift
After last year’s event was canceled, Wilmington restaurant owners are celebrating the return of the weeklong event, eager to welcome back customers.
5 years ago
A West Philly Dem is going tough on crime. Progressives say his bill is ‘terrifyingly awful’
State Rep. Amen Brown, who took office in January, is pushing legislation that would make sweeping criminal justice changes in two areas.
5 years ago
Indoor dining is back, but let’s not forget the lessons of eating in the streets
Streeteries need to live on beyond the pandemic. When our government gave more space to restaurants, people discovered a more accessible city.
5 years ago
Listen 4:42IRS launches new online sign-up for advance child tax credits
The IRS has launched an online portal to sign up for the credits, which will start hitting bank accounts in mid-July.
5 years ago
Philly parking tax vote delayed again as protesters target Parkway Corp.
The parking tax reduction was pitched by Councilmember Cherelle Parker last month as a way to drive trickle-down benefits to parking lot attendants.
5 years ago
Justin Bieber and Lil Baby to headline Made in America
The two-day festival on the Parkway in Philadelphia has begun to announce the lineup for its 10th anniversary.
5 years ago
‘That ultimate Philly feeling’: Lifting of COVID restrictions draws celebrations large and small
The dive bars had no capacity restrictions and between Pride events, dance parties, and the Philadelphia Flower Show, Philly had something for everyone.
5 years ago
Krasner: Philly is limited in enforcing against riding dirt bikes, ATVs on city streets
The DA’s comments come as Philadelphia City Council unanimously passed a bill cracking down on people riding ATVs on city streets.
5 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: Utility shutoff moratorium will end July 1
The moratorium on utility shutoffs will formally end on July 1. But that does not mean people who are behind on their bills will lose service right away.
5 years ago
Pennsylvania Republicans eye referendums to get past vetoes
The lesson, it seems, was in last month's primary, when voters approved two GOP-penned proposals to expand the power of lawmakers over a governor's disaster declarations.
5 years ago
Wilmington Kitchen Collective connects religious and corporate backers to aid culinary entrepreneurs
A rare combination of religious and corporate groups hopes to use a commercial kitchen in a church basement to support Wilmington’s future restaurateurs.
5 years ago
Listen 4:13Pandemic restrictions left many people sitting in jails waiting for their days in court. Their loved ones and attorneys want the wheels of justice moving again.
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