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‘Black Panther’ gets a musical premiere at Willingboro High School
A faith-based community theater company in New Jersey has turned the 2018 blockbuster superhero movie into a youth-empowering production.
6 years ago
Listen 2:21Do SEPTA signs confuse you? Help is on the way
General manager Leslie Richards plans to improve the transit system’s signage and wayfinding in hopes of making it easier to navigate.
6 years ago
$1.5 million grant kicks off renovation plan for Mifflin Square Park
The South Philly green space will get a new sprayground, two separate play areas, safety surfacing, and seating. Work should be done by early 2022.
6 years ago
Sakeenah Benjamin was 10 years old when her cousin was killed right around the corner from her house. Sixteen years later, she is still dealing with the pain.
6 years ago
Celebrate Leap Day with food, flowers and music in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
What’s happening in Philly, New Jersey and Delaware: Philly Flower Show, Kennett Square’s Winterfest, Shine A Light concert in Wilmington and St. Paddy’s Day kicks off in N.J.
6 years ago
Listen 4:15Former Penn coach slapped with 15-year show-cause penalty
Former Penn coach Jerome Allen was hit a 15-year show-cause penalty after he accepted $300,000 in bribes to get a wealthy Florida businessman's son into the university.
6 years ago
Trump says U.S. ‘very ready’ for virus; Pence to lead response
President Donald Trump says the U.S. is “very, very ready” for whatever the new coronavirus threat brings.
6 years ago
Multiple people dead in Milwaukee shooting at Molson Coors
Police tweeted that there was no longer an active threat. Authorities did not immediately release details about the shooter or how the shooting unfolded.
6 years ago
Watch live: Trump’s news conference on coronavirus U.S. threat
Trump and members of the administration have been sending mixed messages about the virus.
6 years ago
After sexual misconduct allegations, reformed N.J. chamber train rolls on
The N.J. Chamber of Commerce’s annual trip is called the “Walk to Washington” because so few people sit down while schmoozing their way to the nation’s capital.
6 years ago
Campaign to open Trump community centers to woo Black voters
In Pennsylvania, “Black Voices for Trump Community Centers” will open in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
6 years ago
Leadership of Philly teachers’ union wins re-election despite growing challenge from activists
Philly educators turned out in droves for the latest union election. But the energy was not enough to topple the current leadership.
6 years ago
South Philly injection site: As Rendell touts ‘tremendous’ upside, some neighbors flip out
Mayor Kenney, who supports the sites, said they could save up to 75 people from overdose death each year.
6 years ago
Federal judge: Philly courts must record bail hearings
Historically, these proceedings have effectively occurred off-the-record. There’s no stenographer and the public isn’t allowed to record what happens.
6 years ago
Pa. is preparing for coronavirus as CDC warns spread in U.S. may be ‘inevitable’
No one has tested positive for the new coronavirus in Pennsylvania, but the state’s health secretary said Wednesday preparations are underway to deal with the serious illness.
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