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A traumatic raid ends with a brighter future for the North Philly Peace Park
Philadelphia Housing Authority mistakenly raided buildings being cleaned by a North Philadelphia community farm. This time, things ended with a positive resolution.
6 years ago
Listen 1:49Philly in crisis: Black Clergy host town hall on surging gun violence
The wide-ranging discussion largely focused on discussing general solutions to stemming the bloodshed, which one clergy member called “a citywide war.”
6 years ago
Teachers seize the moment as parent demand fuels market for private tutors
Tutoring services have exploded across the country in recent weeks, often fueled by anxious parents who have banded together into “pandemic pods.”
6 years ago
Listen 4:02Philly school board punts on reopening plan after backlash during marathon meeting
Almost everyone who testified — many of them district employees or parents — called for schools to begin fully online.
6 years ago
Child care industry says new Pa. reimbursement rules will be devastating
Due to the pandemic, the industry is facing higher costs and lower enrollment.
6 years ago
Trump calls off Florida segment of GOP National Convention
Trump's formal renomination will still go forward in North Carolina, where a small subset of GOP delegates will still gather in Charlotte, North Carolina on Aug. 24.
6 years ago
Delaware State Fair opens in ‘uncharted waters’
One year after celebrating its 100th birthday, the Delaware State Fair cautiously opens with lots of restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
6 years ago
Pa. coronavirus recovery: State and Philly health officials hope kids can return to school
As schools prepare to reopen in the fall, health officials in Pennsylvania say they’re hopeful it can be done safely.
6 years ago
Del. teachers union, key lawmakers urge virtual learning to start school year
The governor plans to announce his recommendation for districts next month, but said this week he envisions a hybrid model for the start of the school year.
6 years ago
Study: New infrastructure needed as pollution continues to plague N.J. beaches
The "Safe for Swimming" report found that in 2019, bacteria levels at New Jersey beaches made swimming potentially unsafe on at least one day 73 times.
6 years ago
Former Philly congressman convicted in Abscam sting now charged with election fraud
Former U.S. Rep. Michael “Ozzie” Myers went to prison in the 1980s for accepting a bribe in the Abscam sting. Now he’s charged with election fraud.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania introduces gender-neutral driver license option
PennDOT said 16 other states offer a non-binary option on state-issued licenses or cards.
6 years ago
1.4 million seek jobless aid, first increase since March
Last week’s pace of unemployment applications — the 18th straight week it’s topped 1 million — was up from 1.3 million the previous week.
6 years ago
Drive-in concerts arrive in Philadelphia
Parking lots in the region are gearing up to host in-person, on-stage performances.
6 years ago
Listen 1:50‘We did it, and we can do it’: A Bucks County Rosie helps fight a new foe
Mae Krier stitches masks echoing the World War II-era poster’s red and white bandana. Recognition of women’s contributions then is tied up in Congress.
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