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Philly sanctuary is an explosion of Latinx pride
Artes Ekeko (Ian Pierce) mined the mythologies of Central and South America to create an image of cultural pride and political dissent.
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Listen 1:19Pa. counties encouraged by landmark J&J opioid decision in Oklahoma
Local attorneys hope the landmark Oklahoma decision against the powerhouse drug manufacturer will set a precedent for similar cases in Pennsylvania.
7 years ago
After federal rule change, N.J. lawmakers want to hike funding for Planned Parenthood
New Jersey lawmakers want to provide state money to Planned Parenthood and other health care providers who have abandoned some of their federal funding.
7 years ago
What the Trump administration’s latest immigration move might mean for Pa.
A detention center in Berks County has been operating in a licensure ‘limbo’ that could be resolved under the administration’s proposal.
7 years ago
Fecal bacteria leads to swimming advisories at 2 N.J. beaches
Two New Jersey beaches are under swimming advisories issued Tuesday afternoon due to exceeding the allowable bacteria threshold, state officials said.
7 years ago
Gym endorsement crosses party lines, leaders
Philadelphia City Councilwoman Helen Gym is putting her support behind Working Families Party candidate Kendra Brooks, with whom she has worked for years.
7 years ago
South Philadelphia has one of the nation’s highest rates of bike commuters. That fact alone can’t solve the neighborhood’s street design divide.
7 years ago
N.J. law allowing terminally ill patients to end their lives back in effect
An N.J. court has overturned a ruling that put a controversial new law allowing terminally ill patients to end their lives with medical help on hold.
7 years ago
Now free from legal limbo, Meek Mill eyes prison reform
Rapper Meek Mill has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor gun charge to resolve a case that's kept him on probation for most of his adult life.
7 years ago
Can cheap internet close the digital divide?
Internet Essentials offers a broadband connection for under $10 per month.
7 years ago
N.J. residents tell pollster schools are diverse. Data says otherwise
Because of a suit seeking to desegregate New Jersey schools, pollsters asked residents about school population diversity. Most said status quo is “fine.”
7 years ago
Chester farm feeds the body and soul of a community
Chester's Ruth Bennett Community Farm is a vibrant oasis in a desert of dull brick and lifeless concrete.
7 years ago
Deported from Montco, dead in Mexico: ‘What [he] feared is exactly what happened’
The story illustrates the life-or-death stakes that can be inherent in immigration case law.
7 years ago
Listen 1:52‘We don’t understand why they haven’t done this yet’: Groups sue US Steel over emissions data
Lawsuit alleges company withheld required pollution data after Dec. 24 fire
7 years ago
Death of Grays Ferry community leader Kyle Shenandoah leaves many in mourning
The ardent advocate for more public transportation and walkability in his South Philadelphia neighborhood was fatally struck by a car last week.
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