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A large group gathers to watch a wreath-laying ceremony at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
Politics & Policy

On King’s holiday, daughter calls for bold action over words

The Rev. Bernice King said leaders — especially politicians — too often cheapen her father’s legacy into a “comfortable and convenient King” offering easy platitudes.

3 years ago

Josh Shapiro is seen entering a vehicle
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Secrecy has dominated Shapiro’s transition to Pa. governor. It may be a sign of what’s to come

The incoming Democratic governor had transition advisors sign NDAs, and isn’t sharing which private donors are paying for his inauguration.

3 years ago

James
Politics & Policy

Philly mayoral contenders talk Black economic opportunities at candidate forum

The BBEx Network on Sunday brought together Black and brown professionals from across Philly to hear from some of the mayoral candidates directly.

3 years ago

In this 1960 file photo, Martin Luther King Jr. speaks in Atlanta. The civil rights leader had carried the banner for the causes of social justice — organizing protests, leading marches and making powerful speeches exposing the scourges of segregation, poverty and racism
Politics & Policy

Constitutional lawyer speaks of obstacles to the promise of democracy laid out by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

WHYY and NewCORE present this year’s Conversations of King, a free, virtual event, streaming live on the WHYY News Facebook page Monday at 1 p.m.

3 years ago

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Council President Darrell Clarke is seen inside the chamber
Politics & Policy

Philly Council returns from holiday break facing election year distractions

In addition to running for re-election and passing a budget, council will take a look into the problems hiring city workers.

3 years ago

Closeup of the Pennsylvania Capitol
Politics & Policy

Pa. lawmakers convicted of a felony would be automatically expelled under new proposal

Supporters say the goal is to restore the public trust in state government.

3 years ago

Councilmember Kendra Brooks
PlanPhilly
Community

‘No work is insignificant’: When community service is what you’re called to do, you do it every day

Philly City Councilmember Kendra Brooks reflects on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and encourages people to show up for their community, in whatever way they can.

3 years ago

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart speaks while standing between the 2022 and 2023 championship trophies during a ceremony celebrating the Bulldog's second consecutive NCAA college football national championship, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Athens, Ga.
Community

Georgia football player killed in wreck after title celebration

Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock and a recruiting staff member have been killed in a car wreck hours after the Bulldogs celebrated their second straight championship.

3 years ago

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Community

Officer hospitalized after head-on crash in Southwest Philadelphia

A police officer is in stable condition after a head-on crash Saturday night in Southwest Philadelphia.

3 years ago

President Joe Biden, center, holds hands with Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., a senior pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church, second from left, and Keisha Lance Bottoms, senior adviser to Biden for public engagement and former Atlanta Mayor, second from right, after Biden spoke at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, during a service honoring Martin Luther King Jr
Politics & Policy

Biden: Americans should ‘pay attention’ to MLK’s legacy

President Joe Biden has made a historical pilgrimage to what he calls “America’s freedom church” to mark Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.

3 years ago

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) celebrates following a victory over the Utah Jazz
Arts & Entertainment

Embiid’s jumper gives 76ers 118-117 win over Jazz

James Harden had 31 points and 11 assists to lead Philadelphia. Embiid chipped in 30 points and seven rebounds.

3 years ago

A row of people hold red tape and pose for a photo.
Arts & Entertainment

Murder mystery theater has a new home in the Curtis building

After 20 rambling years, Without a Cue Productions puts down stakes in the Curtis building.

3 years ago

A turtle rests on a red blanket.
Community

The Philadelphia Zoo takes its show on the road again to entertain at airport

The shows are designed to remove some of the boredom involved with waiting for planes.

3 years ago

A close-up photo of Scott Perry speaking into a microphone.
Politics & Policy
WITF

How Pennsylvania Rep. Scott Perry gained the potential power to influence a federal investigation involving himself

To gain enough votes to claim victory, Kevin McCarthy made many key concessions to Republican Congressman Scott Perry and the Trump-aligned House Freedom Caucus he heads.

3 years ago

A person fills up a jug of water from a faucet.
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania sets drinking water standards on two ‘forever chemical’ PFAS compounds

Pennsylvania has joined a list of growing states setting drinking water standards for a toxic chemical known as PFAS. The EPA has yet to propose nationwide limits.

3 years ago

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