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‘The system needs to change’: Philly woman is suing OCF Realty for housing discrimination

Under city law, property owners can’t refuse to rent to a prospective tenant because they participate in a housing assistance program.

3 years ago

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Community

New Jersey’s Sikh community want schools to teach kids about Sikhism

A N.J. resident drafted a resolution urging the state to incorporate instruction on Sikhism into grade-school curriculum. Community members say it could help prevent bullying.

3 years ago

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Local, national, and international journalists represented during ONA23 in Philadelphia

This past week, Philadelphia played host to 1,707 media professionals from across the globe for the first part of the Online News Association’s 2023 convention.

3 years ago

Before the ceremony at the Ukrainian Folk Festival in Horsham, Pa., both the national anthems of the United States and of Ukraine were sung on August 27, 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Ukrainian Folk Festival highlights unity between Ukraine and U.S. amid ongoing war

Thousands flocked to Horsham, Pa. Sunday for the Ukrainian Folk Festival — immersing attendees in Ukrainian culture while celebrating “liberty and unity” with the U.S.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Russia says it confirmed Wagner leader Prigozhin died in a plane crash

Russia’s Investigative Committee has confirmed Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was killed in a plane crash.

3 years ago

Residents gather for a prayer near the scene of a mass shooting at a Dollar General store, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Community

Sheriff provides the first details of how a white man fatally shot 3 Black people at a Florida store

Jacksonville's sheriff says a white gunman who killed three people at a Dollar General store Saturday was racially motivated and hated Black people.

3 years ago

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Community

Man shot, killed in double shooting near Independence Hall in Philadelphia

The area where this incident took place is the center of tourist activity in Philadelphia.

3 years ago

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Education

Upgraded SAFE DE app designed to help Delaware students’ health and wellness

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency’s School Safety and Wellness Suite offers anonymous reporting, crisis messaging, and mental health education.

3 years ago

A path through a field leads toward a creek and trees.
Community

Improvements are coming to Rainbow Meadow Park in Delran

Money from the American Rescue Plan will go towards trails, family areas, and restrooms.

3 years ago

President of Spain's soccer federation, Luis Rubiales (left) stands next to Spain Head Coach Jorge Vilda after their World Cup victory at La Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023
Community

FIFA suspends Spain soccer federation president Luis Rubiales for 90 days

FIFA's disciplinary committee is investigating Rubiales' conduct at the Women’s World Cup final which included kissing a player on the lips without her consent.

3 years ago

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Community

Thousands converge on National Mall to mark the March on Washington’s 60th anniversary

The original march in 1963 drew as many as 250,000 people and helped till the ground for passage of federal civil rights and voting rights legislation in the next few years.

3 years ago

Sharon Drayton sits on a red bench with a red umbrella outside of her home.
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Urban Planning

Could patio umbrellas and planters help cool Philly blocks? Researchers team up with residents to find tree alternatives

Citizen scientists and Drexel researchers are testing whether planter benches make summer heat in five Philly neighborhoods more bearable.

3 years ago

Matt Meyer signs a check held by several other people in front of a new home.
Urban Planning

New Castle County cuts vacant properties in half through new initiative

The northern Delaware county cut vacant properties 53% since 2017 through the Vacant Spaces to Livable Places initiative.

3 years ago

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Health

Canadian wildfires led to spike in asthma ER visits, especially in the Northeast

Three studies show smoke from Canadian wildfires led to a spike in people with asthma visiting emergency rooms in the United States.

3 years ago

Michelle Carrera speaking with Bill Rogers
Community

‘Cracking the federal code’: New grant could help Latino businesses find money

The Truist Foundation’s $1.2 million grant will unlock federal money for small Latino businesses.

3 years ago

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