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This drag show in Philly is about climate change, and warm weather spoiled its opening night
After an opening night spoiled by weirdly warm weather, The Bearded Ladies are ready to inspire collective action against climate change using camp.
2 years ago
Philly teens are in the center of the gun violence crisis. Here’s what they want to do about it
Gun violence prevention was a popular theme at the annual MLK Day speech competition hosted by the Thomas and Woods Foundation.
2 years ago
Listen 1:41Delaware reopens prison visitation to pre-pandemic levels
In-person visits have been either halted or limited during the last three years, depending on the severity of community spread of COVID-19.
2 years ago
N.J. uses new law to bypass local approvals for offshore wind project
New Jersey utility regulators have used a controversial law enabling them to bypass local authorities and grant approvals needed for an offshore wind project to proceed.
2 years ago
Fetterman draws praise for getting help for depression
Senator John Fetterman's office said that he had experienced depression on and off in his life, but it had only become severe in recent weeks.
2 years ago
Chiefs fans raise thousands for Jason Kelce’s Be Philly Foundation after Super Bowl 57
Since their Super Bowl victory over the Eagles, Chiefs fans have been supporting Jason Kelce's (Be) Philly Foundation.
2 years ago
Wilmington celebrates fifth annual Cupid’s Fun Run to support Children’s Tumor Foundation
The four-hour celebration aims to raise awareness and money to support research into neurofibromatosis and childhood tumors.
2 years ago
‘We’re here to help’: Local diaper bank begins monthly distribution in Kensington
From diapers and wipes to period and adult incontinence products, the Greater Philadelphia Diaper Bank is providing families with what they need.
2 years ago
Listen 1:53YEAH Philly creates space for joy and healing in the midst of Philly’s gun violence epidemic
YEAH Philly was formed to provide a space for Black youth to engage and implement teen-led interventions to address community violence.
2 years ago
After 164 years, descendants of Frederick Douglass and John Brown finally meet
The great-great-grandsons of Frederick Douglass and John Brown rendezvous in Philadelphia at a play about their ancestors.
2 years ago
New council proposal would create Philly’s first Office of Chief Public Safety Director
Voters could decide on changing the city charter to create a new office to better coordinate the city’s efforts to reduce crime and violence.
2 years ago
‘Lights Out’ initiative appears to be saving birds from crashing into Philly buildings
The effort to darken buildings at night to protect migrating birds appears to be working, but organizers say more long-term data is needed.
2 years ago
Listen 1:01‘Doing Delco Safely’: Delaware County Health Department unveils free mail-order condom program
The new free mail-order condom program, named “Doing Delco Safely,” is meant to combat rising rates of sexually transmitted infections across the county.
2 years ago
Pa. Department of Health sues to keep medical marijuana program data secret
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is again suing Spotlight PA in an attempt to keep information about how patients obtain a medical marijuana card secret from the public.
2 years ago
Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital for depression
Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to seek treatment for clinical depression.
2 years ago