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Delbert Africa
Community

Delbert Africa, longtime MOVE member recently released from prison, has died

Delbert Africa was one of nine MOVE members convicted of third-degree murder following a 1978 standoff with police that left an officer dead and many others injured.

6 years ago

Deja Bond graduated from New York University with a master’s degree in data science. Bond is the first African American woman get an advanced degree in data science from the university. — Courtesy of Deja Bond
Science
The Philadelphia Tribune

Philly native is first African American woman to receive advanced degree in data science from NYU

Deja Bond earned a master’s degree from NYU Center for Data Science in May.

6 years ago

Marianne Mondt
Courts & Law

Big win for LGBTQ rights, but fight’s not over in Pennsylvania

Pa. LGBTQ advocates say the ruling doesn't cover those who work for smaller employers, and it doesn't extend protection against discrimination to housing or public services.

6 years ago

(Karly Domb Sadof/AP)
Courts & Law

Pa. court ordered to look at state police social media policy

The case began when the ACLU asked for the police agency’s policies and procedures for its troopers to use social media monitoring software.

6 years ago

PPD Capt. Louis Campione during the standoff at Marconi Plaza on Saturday (Twitter/@UR_Ninja)
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

South Philly police captain removed after Columbus statue protests, amid larger PPD shakeup

Capt. Louis Campione has been on the force for 43 years.

6 years ago

This Nov. 23, 2019 photo shows Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporter Alexis Johnson in Pittsburgh. (Shantale Davis/@ShanShoots2 via AP)
Community

Federal lawsuit alleges Pittsburgh Post-Gazette violated civil rights laws in treatment of Black reporter

Johnson's attorney said the newspaper’s actions violated the Civil Rights Act of 1866 for retaliating against someone who opposes or protests race discrimination.

6 years ago

Atlantic City casino
Money

U.S. casinos push for cashless gambling payments, citing virus

Presently, a small number of casinos use such payments, which include debit or credit cards, as well as apps like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal.

6 years ago

Lynn Tanner, center, and her husband Ryan, bottom right, are served lunch at Busy Bee Cafe Thursday, May 21, 2020, in Ventura, Calif.  Much of the country remains unlikely to venture out to bars, restaurants, theaters or gyms anytime soon, despite state and local officials increasingly allowing businesses to reopen. That's according to a new survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Health

Pa. coronavirus recovery: Philly warns restaurants to follow outdoor dining guidelines or risk shutdown

Despite encouraging numbers, the city is warning restaurants that if they fail to follow rules for outdoor dining, they could face shutdowns.

6 years ago

Medical staff prepare to start working at a drive-through testing center for COVID-19 in Paramus, N.J., on Friday, March 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Health

N.J. coronavirus recovery: Fired health commissioner files whistleblower suit

Christopher Neuwirth alleges he was canned for complaining about “a favor” from the state police superintendent on behalf of Gov. Phil Murphy’s chief of staff.

6 years ago

(NOAA)
Down the Shore
Community

NWS: N.J. rip currents potentially ‘life-threatening’ to anyone who enters ocean Tuesday

A continuing onshore flow and rough surf are creating a high risk of rip currents, according to the National Weather Service.

6 years ago

Andre Lynch
Community
NBC10

Worker quits after N.J. Wawa bars him from wearing BLM mask

Andre Lynch said his manager gave him the option to wear a different mask or leave. That’s when Lynch decided to quit.

6 years ago

Officer James Samuel turns on a body camera with a small video display. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Courts & Law
Spotlight PA

Red tape, lack of funding limit public’s oversight of Pa. police through body cameras

In 2017, Pennsylvania lawmakers approved a bill aimed at clearing the way for widespread use of body cameras.

6 years ago

Nelly Gonzalez lives fitness and teaches group workout classes at her gym, but she has no plans to go back anytime soon. (Andres Gonzalez)
Community

Will fitness enthusiasts return to their gyms when they reopen?

Gyms in Pennsylvania and New Jersey could open again soon, but many workout fans say they’re going to wait and see how the first months go.

6 years ago

Coronavirus test
Health

Philly officials want you to get tested for COVID. Those who have tried say it’s not that easy

Coronavirus testing capacity has increased, and eligibility has expanded. But getting tested through the city can still be confusing and time-consuming.

6 years ago

Marissa Pantoja, 23, made this protest sign as a tribute to Taylor.
Education

Two midstate school superintendents condemn racist videos filmed by students

In the video, one student is held underwater as another says “stop resisting.” When he comes up for air he says, “I can’t breathe.”

6 years ago

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