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An ode to Harlem developed in Philly
The Negro Ensemble Company, of New York, came to Penn Live Arts in West Philadelphia to develop its new play about gentrification.
2 years ago
Listen 1:27New data show Philly’s housing market is still in a tough place
Mortgage rates are still elevated. Home prices are still considerably higher than they were pre-pandemic. And inventory is low.
2 years ago
Wilmington and New Castle County join to simplify housing voucher process to ease restrictions
Wilmington and New Castle County will collaborate to streamline their housing voucher programs to allow residents to relocate more easily.
2 years ago
Listen 1:22N.J.’s green goals for housing, cars, economy get pushback
Gov. Phil Murphy announced plans Wednesday to make New Jersey a national leader in clean energy.
2 years ago
Central Bucks School District is considering removing 60 more books from its libraries
The district will review a total of 65 books for “inappropriate” and “sexualized content.” All of the books show up on a book reporting site used by Moms for Liberty.
2 years ago
Listen 1:34Throughout his career, Steven Scott Bradley sought to serve as an example, building relationships across racial barriers.
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Listen 6:00White racist gets life sentence for Buffalo market massacre
Gendron pleaded guilty in November to charges including murder and domestic terrorism motivated by hate. The terrorism charge carries an automatic life sentence.
2 years ago
DA Krasner talks next steps following failed GOP impeachment effort
With Democrats now in control of the state House, many believe there’s a chance the impeachment effort could be abandoned. Krasner said he’s focusing on solving cases.
2 years ago
Listen 10:00The School District of Philadelphia is expanding its Safe Path program to 12 more schools in an effort to reduce fights and gun violence.
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Listen 3:52Delco seeking public input on plans to reestablish juvenile detention center
Delaware County officials want the public to attend one of their upcoming community meetings as it pushes to build a new juvenile detention center.
2 years ago
‘Interior Chinatown’ is the Free Library of Philadelphia’s all-city read
The comic novel written like a TV screenplay by Charles Yu takes on serious issues of being Asian in America. He’s now turning it into a TV show.
2 years ago
Listen 1:18Neighbors raise funds to help fix vehicle flipped by crowd during Super Bowl rampage
Residents of Arlington Street in Philadelphia originally set out to raise $4,000, but they’ve since raised more than $10,000.
2 years ago
New Delaware alliance aims to improve economic outcomes for Latino-owned businesses
The new alliance will offer Latino business owners in Delaware leadership courses, marketing assistance, and other help to help grow their market share.
2 years ago
Picture perfect Valentine’s Day for weddings at Philly’s Love Park
For years, the holiday tradition has seen hundreds get married under a legendary piece of art dedicated to love.
2 years ago
Murphy says New Jersey will expand AP Black history classes
Advanced Placement African American Studies courses will be expanded to 26 schools in New Jersey next year.
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