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A book is held up in front of the ornate gateway in Philadelphia's Chinatown.
Arts & Entertainment

‘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.

3 years ago

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Community

Neighbors 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.

3 years ago

A person stands at a podium.
Community

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.

3 years ago

File photo: Arthur and Angie Long get married in Love Park on Valentine’s Day. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

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.

3 years ago

School buses are seen in a file photo.
Education

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.

3 years ago

Temple University graduate students rally for better wages.
Education

Striking Temple grad students rally with state lawmakers as talks resume

The students are seeking better wages, claiming they can’t afford to eat on their current pay.

3 years ago

A group of people sit in chairs, and other people sit in a table at the front of the room.
Education

‘These are human rights issues’: Pa. school board directors condemn Central Bucks for apparent anti-LGBTQ actions

The open letter states that Central Bucks School Board is targeting its LGBTQ students.

3 years ago

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Philadelphia 76ers' Montrezl Harrell (5) dunks against Indiana Pacers' Buddy Hield (24) during overtime in an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Shapiro sat courtside at a Sixers game with a donor. His campaign called it a ‘political meeting.’

Shapiro’s attendance raised an unexpected question: When is a gift to a public official not a gift?

3 years ago

A closeup of of a school bus
Education

Michigan State University gunman found with note threatening Ewing, New Jersey schools

"All Ewing public schools are closed today while we investigate an unconfirmed school threat," police said.

3 years ago

Nikki Haley speaks during a news briefing at the White House
Politics & Policy

Nikki Haley announces presidential campaign, challenging Trump

Haley, 51, is the first in a long line of Republicans who are expected to launch 2024 campaigns in the coming months.

3 years ago

The exterior of Hedgerow House in Rose Valley
Arts & Entertainment

Hedgerow Theatre, the ‘mother of Philadelphia theater,’ turns 100

Hedgerow Theatre in Rose Valley, Pa., was once America’s leading repertory theater company.

3 years ago

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Workers pour ultra-high-performance concrete along the New Jersey-bound span of the Delaware Memorial Bridge during last year's phase one of the project
Community

Traffic delays return as phase II of the Delaware Memorial Bridge project gets underway

After taking a break over the holidays, construction work is back underway to overhaul the driving surface on the bridge connecting New Jersey and Delaware.

3 years ago

Haajar Abdullah-Aziz outside Robert Morris Elementary School in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Education

Sporadic and subjective: How Pennsylvania’s religious ‘garb ban’ has impacted teachers

The 100-plus-year-old ban is rooted in anti-Catholic sentiment and was used to prevent a hijab-wearing teacher from working in Philadelphia in the 1990s.

3 years ago

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Sen. Brian Stack (D-Hudson) speaks on a bill that would increase penalties for fentanyl-related crimes in New Jersey. (Tennyson Donyéa/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

N.J. lawmakers want to pass harsher penalties for fentanyl despite pleas from social justice and harm reduction advocates

Advocates argue that new legislation upping penalties for fentanyl will unfairly punish people from communities impacted by the war on drugs.

3 years ago

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Big Charlie's Saloon was open Monday following the decision to close for the Super Bowl due to an overwhelming demand of people trying to get access for Sunday's big game. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Community

As promised, Big Charlie’s Saloon opens back up following Super Bowl LVII

The Kansas City Chiefs bar in South Philly closed for Super Bowl LVII, but was back open for all Monday, regardless of team affiliation.

3 years ago

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