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‘They’re cutting 30% of the time that we have left’: Census outreach goes into overdrive
The U.S. Census Bureau says all people need to be counted by Sept. 30. Now, leaders and community organizers find themselves adjusting their plans, again.
6 years ago
Why do majority-white city commissions pick the Philly history saved and celebrated?
The Philadelphia Historical Commission and Philadelphia Art Commission – are the legacy of systemic racism and racial exclusion.
6 years ago
Hip-hop’s roots trace back to a currently unnamed Philadelphia park near the home of Darryl McCray, the graffiti legend known as Cornbread.
6 years ago
As fitness studios discover Philly parks, city urges them to play fair
The pandemic has made working out in public parks an appealing option for many Philadelphians. But are fitness studios playing by the rules?
6 years ago
As we embrace the dog days of summer — there’s still plenty of fun, family-friendly activities to discover in our region.
6 years ago
Facebook, citing virus misinformation, deletes Trump post
The post in question featured a link to a Fox News video in which Trump says children are “virtually immune” to the virus.
6 years ago
How do we predict flooding, and what can we do about it?
The worst of the flooding brought by Tropical Storm Isaias may be over. But it serves as a harbinger of what could come next time.
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Listen 1:00‘I know the power of water’: Artist, caretaker of historic Darby inn narrowly escapes flooding
Delia King is among the 100 Delco residents displaced by Tropical Storm Isaias. “One day you’re fine,” she said. “The next day — boom — it’s gone.”
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Listen 2:21NAACP national leadership backs Rodney Muhammad despite his anti-Semitic post
Ending weeks of media silence, NAACP leadership condemned Muhammad’s social media post but stopped short of calling for him to resign on Wednesday
6 years ago
Ex-state lawmaker Johnson-Harrell ordered to begin house-arrest sentence
Johnson-Harrell was released from jail in April because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
6 years ago
Philly congressional reps call for increased Postal Service funding
Boyle, Evans and Scanlon joined union officials and the city commissioners in urging the help, citing an anticipated surge in mail-in ballots in November.
6 years ago
Gunman shoots woman on SEPTA platform in West Philadelphia
The woman was on the platform of a SEPTA station on 46th and Market streets Wednesday afternoon when an unidentified gunman opened fire, shooting her at least once.
6 years ago
GOP lawsuit over N.J.’s $9.9B borrowing plan goes before state Supreme Court
The N.J. GOP sued to block a plan allowing the Murphy administration to borrow up to $9.9 billion in response to COVID-19-related revenue shortfalls.
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N.J. launches campaign to boost COVID-19 testing, cooperation with contact tracers
The new public awareness campaign is aimed at those at the highest risk of getting COVID-19, including people of color and people under 30.
6 years ago
‘Waiting for the locusts’: Philly area businesses reeling from pandemic, protests — now floods
For many business owners surveying the damage Wednesday, the storm was simply the latest in a string of events to have rocked their enterprise.
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