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A ‘chill’ Fourth, ‘Hamilton’ is here, indoor and outdoor holiday fun in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Welcome America events continue online with its biggest concerts of the week and more outdoor attractions are reopening just in time for the holiday.
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Listen 4:18Philadelphia Theatre Company hires resident artist to help chart its future
Philadelphia Theatre Company has hired choreographer and director Jeffrey Page as a resident artist to help it navigate a post-coronavirus art world.
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Gratitude mixes with regret for Philly man awarded $6M for wrongful murder conviction
Terrance Lewis’ legal victory comes just over one year after a Philly judge overturned his conviction. He was freed from prison after 21 years.
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N.J. casinos can reopen, but many workers still ‘waiting for the call’
Gov. Phil Murphy threw a last-minute curveball telling casinos they can reopen, but can’t allow drinking or eating inside.
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Pa. charters deny ‘cherry-picking’ students, but data show special ed disparities
With new report, advocates seek fresh leverage in long-running battle over special ed payments to charters.
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Emergency arts fund pays out $4 million in Philadelphia region
A pandemic relief fund is releasing all of its money to hundreds of cultural organizations and over 1,000 artists.
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Listen 1:38GOP can’t force Gov. Tom Wolf to end coronavirus disaster declaration, Pa. Supreme Court rules
The state Supreme Court handed the Democratic governor a victory that could come into play this fall should the state see a surge that necessitates another shutdown.
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Wilmington mayor pledges funding for police body cams
Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki said he will amend the city’s budget to provide nearly $1 million to start the city’s police body camera program.
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Krasner launches truth and reconciliation panel inspired by post-apartheid South Africa’s efforts
The district attorney hopes a new pilot effort will help Philadelphia heal wounds caused by police and prosecutors.
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Man sues for wrongful conviction after childhood in prison
A Pennsylvania man is suing a handful of retired state police investigators and officials alleging malicious prosecution after he spent most of his childhood in prison.
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No indoor dining a ‘devastating blow’ to Jersey Shore, boardwalk association says
Business owners in Ocean City say New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's decision to postpone restarting indoor dining could cause severe economic harm to boardwalk restaurants.
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Police chief defends pepper spray at Elijah McClain vigil
McClain's name is among those used as a rallying cry during nationwide protests over racial injustice and police brutality.
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Pa. coronavirus recovery: Masks mandatory in public spaces
Effective immediately, Pennsylvanians statewide must wear a mask every time they leave the house.
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Black Lives Matter groups plan convention
The 2020 Black National Convention will take place Aug. 28 via a live broadcast.
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Police reimagined: The future of public safety, part 3
WHYY's Community Engagement Editor Christopher Norris leads a discussion on defunding the police & the future of public safety.
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