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A Brewerytown business development group Mom Your Business listened to attendees at the National Black Business Expo in Philadelphia. (Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza/WHYY)
Community

Philly’s Black-owned businesses are still decades behind despite affirmative action

Why isn’t the business world a level playing field for women and minority-owned businesses decades later?

2 years ago

Close-up of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy as he speaks.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey’s ANCHOR Program acknowledges high cost of living, but is not a ‘game changer’

For the program to return this year, Murphy set aside more than $2 billion in the 2024 state budget that took effect July 1.

2 years ago

A walk way and buildings on Temple's campus.
Money

Pa. ranks No. 2 in the nation for higher ed credit card marketing deals

Two dozen universities and alumni associations across Pa. participate in credit card marketing agreements — the most lucrative of which can yield millions.

2 years ago

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File photo: Janna Goliff, communications team co-lead (left) and Hanae Togami, member (right) with the Renter’s Justice Campaign protested the Landlord Tenant Office outside the municipal court building in Philadelphia on August 21, 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

Housing advocates say Philly’s for-profit eviction system lacks dignity and compassion

During a committee hearing, lawmakers looked for potential ways to improve the city’s Landlord and Tenant Office.

2 years ago

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The exterior of Philadelphia School District headquarters
Education
6abc

School District of Philadelphia releases 2023-2024 COVID protocols

Masking will be optional for students and staff except when determined necessary to fight an outbreak.

2 years ago

A rendering shows a bike trail along a river.
Urban Planning

New bike trail in New Castle County funded with federal infrastructure dollars

The ADA-accessible path will connect Newport, Wilmington, and New Castle.

2 years ago

Overview of a yard in Evesham
Courts & Law
6abc

Child found in Evesham, New Jersey home with dozens of dead dogs, 2 charged

The rescue was giving this couple money to foster dogs, but instead police say they were letting the animals starve and die.

2 years ago

The Family Court Building redevelopment will incorporate the African American Museum in Philadelphia’s (AAMP) relocation along with the Free Library of Philadelphia’s expansion and a 60,000 square foot Children and Family Center
Urban Planning

Developers selected for Family Court Building project incorporating AAMP, Free Library, and ‘premier lifestyle hotel’

The city will provide $50 million dollars in capital funding for the Family Court Building project starting in 2025.

2 years ago

People are seated at round tables in a large conference room.
Politics & Policy

Telford woman threatened with arrest after criticizing local Moms for Liberty members

Telford Police sent a letter to the woman alleging that she was “harassing” members online. The ACLU of Pa. said law enforcement is violating her freedom of speech.

2 years ago

Union members and supporters marching in the street
Community

SEIU workers stage massive rally in Philly as cleaners fight for better wages

Members of the Service Employees International Union from the New York area filled buses in support of their Philly counterparts.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw
Courts & Law

Man accused of mass shooting in Kingsessing deemed unfit for trial

Kimbrady Carriker’s trial is on hold following an evaluation from a court-appointed psychiatrist. Carriker has been ordered to undergo 60 days of mental health treatment.

2 years ago

In order from left, Representatives Dallas Kephart, Justin Fleming, and Tarik Khan.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Scandals, power struggles and policy: 3 new state reps weather a wild 1st session

A large class of new lawmakers joined the Pa. legislature this year. Spotlight PA followed 3 of them as they navigated a freshman year full of power struggle and scandal.

2 years ago

In this photo taken March 28, 2017, a research technician works to clone DNA in the immunotherapy research lab of Dr. Stanley Riddell at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
PlanPhilly
Education

Drexel University Biomedical gets $1M grant to pilot new minor

The university’s School of Biomedical Engineering officials say that the new academic program offers more workforce training for the growing cell and gene therapy industry.

2 years ago

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A person holds a phone with a red screen and a box that reads
Community

Emergency alerts are on the rise in the Philly region. Here’s what you need to know

Everything from chemical spills to bridge collapses have triggered recent emergency notifications. Here’s how to navigate the systems behind them.

2 years ago

A view of the 69th Street bridge
Arts & Entertainment

Introducing Upper Darby’s first mural arts program. Large murals coming in spring 2024

UDTJ, an Upper Darby-based social justice nonprofit, is leading the pilot program. Philadelphia Mural Arts served as inspiration for Upper Darby.

2 years ago

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