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‘You have these stories’: Philly first to launch national program to diversify media industry
This summer, PhillyCAM became the first to launch a new national pre-apprenticeship program to create a pipeline of diverse talent in TV, film and news.
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Trenton Water Works fourth acting director in less than a year is now on the job
Mark Lavenberg begins the job with a full agenda that includes convincing Trenton City Council to fund legally-mandated improvements.
6 years ago
Protests in the long term: How is a lasting legacy cemented?
The civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s achieved monumental changes over 15 years, including landmark federal laws. Yet racism and discrimination remain pervasive.
6 years ago
Tropical Storm Watch up for Philly region as Isaias heads north
Forecasters with the National Weather Service said the biggest concern for the Philadelphia region is heavy rain that could lead to flooding on Tuesday.
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SpaceX capsule and NASA crew make 1st splashdown in 45 years
It was the first splashdown by U.S. astronauts in 45 years, with the first commercially built and operated spacecraft to carry people to and from orbit.
6 years ago
2nd round of powerful storms could bring more flooding, tornado threats
Heavy rain and winds look to be the biggest threat, but a tornado can't be ruled out.
6 years ago
MIS-C: Doctors make progress on COVID-related illness affecting kids
While doctors say they have more information on how to treat MIS-C, it's still a mystery why some children get it and others don't.
6 years ago
Listen 2:26Ruling renews fairness debate in Boston Marathon bomber case
Even as the ruling opened old wounds, it raised familiar questions about whether Tsarnaev can receive a fair hearing in the city where the bombs exploded.
6 years ago
Foreign threats loom ahead of US presidential election
As the Nov. 3 presidential vote nears, there are fresh signs that the United States' electoral system is again under attack from foreign adversaries.
6 years ago
Early in pandemic, frantic doctors traded tips across oceans
Doctors who faced the first coronavirus onslaught reached across oceans and language barriers in an unprecedented effort to advise colleagues trying to save lives in the dark.
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Getting undercounted Philly neighborhoods to fill out the census relies on unconventional techniques
Northwest Philadelphia is traditionally undercounted in the census. Organizers took to the streets with a different approach to ask people to fill out the form.
6 years ago
Negotiators report progress in COVID-19 aid talks
“This was the longest meeting we had and it was more productive than the other meetings,” said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.
6 years ago
Phillies get OK to train at Citizens Bank Park after negative COVID-19 tests
Activity at Citizens Bank Park had been canceled after three people tested positive for COVID-19 since last weekend.
6 years ago
Arts2Work: New program aims to help people of color find media jobs
Arts2Work is the first federally-registered National Apprenticeship Program in Media Arts and Creative Technologies. The pre-apprenticeship program calls PhillyCAM home.
6 years ago
Joe Biden nears final decision on running mate
As Joe Biden nears the announcement of his vice presidential choice, the top contenders and their advocates are making final appeals.
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