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‘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.
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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.
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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
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.
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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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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.
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The open letter states that Central Bucks School Board is targeting its LGBTQ students.
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Listen 1:28Shapiro 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
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.
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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.
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Hedgerow Theatre, the ‘mother of Philadelphia theater,’ turns 100
Hedgerow Theatre in Rose Valley, Pa., was once America’s leading repertory theater company.
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Listen 1:32Traffic 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.
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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.
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Listen 2:23Advocates argue that new legislation upping penalties for fentanyl will unfairly punish people from communities impacted by the war on drugs.
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Listen 0:59As 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.
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