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Thomas Choinacky and Severin Blake, performers with Applied Mechanics, perform the piece “The Colonialists” earlier this year at Ball State University, in Indiana.
Arts & Entertainment

Trade School brings Detroit artists to mingle with their Philadelphia counterparts

The Trade School art festival in a variety of venues across Philadelphia brings Philly and Detroit artists together for collaboration.

4 years ago

A closeup of Philadelphia City Hall.
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Rebuild funds on hold as Council member seeks $20 million more for her Philly district

Councilmember Cindy Bass chairs the committee that could pump the brakes on Rebuild. She says her district is being shortchanged for no reason.

4 years ago

Listen 1:24
In this March 12, 2016, file photo, an Amtrak train passes a New Jersey Transit train stopped to discharge and board passengers at Elizabeth train station in Elizabeth, N.J., along Amtrak's Northeast Corridor. (AP Photo/Mel Evans, File)
Community

Amtrak upgrade in New Jersey will have trains moving 150 mph

The upgrades happened on Amtrak’s Acela line, between New Brunswick and South Brunswick. New trains introduced next year will go 160 mph.

4 years ago

G. Lamar Stewart (middle) with anti violence activists and faith leaders on evening walk, which is part of June effort to interrupt cycle of gun violence. (Courtesy of TaylorMADE Opportunities)
Community

Christian groups look to break the cycle of violence this Father’s Day

Corner’s to Connections is a Christian based group that will use Father’s Day in the hopes of breaking the cycle of violence in Philadelphia.

4 years ago

Listen 6:00
File photo: Beachgoers enjoy an afternoon on the sand in Point Pleasant Beach,N.J. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
Courts & Law

Judges block pop-up beach parties in 2 Jersey Shore towns

In separate rulings Thursday, judges in Monmouth and Ocean counties issued rulings prohibiting the parties from taking place without organizers first obtaining permits.

4 years ago

Kids swim at the James Finnegan Playground pool
Community

After intense lifeguard recruitment efforts, Philly to open 80% of public pools

The city will open 50 of its 63 pools this summer — eight more than last year.

4 years ago

Community Conversations
Community

The Atonement Agenda: Black America’s business

Addressing Black America’s business and considering how atonements could support and grow the rank of entrepreneurs and create pipelines to capital and resources.

4 years ago

Community Conversations
Community

The Atonement Agenda: Home and school

A panel of experts explores how reparations can close the wealth and opportunity gap in homeownership rates and academic access and attainment.

4 years ago

A sign outside Lovett notes that free meals are available for kids during the summer.
Community

Free summer meal sites for Philly kids and teens open next week

Hundreds of child and youth meal sites will open across the city this summer, most on June 21.

4 years ago

A closeup of a health worker's hands administering a COVID-19 vaccine
Health

FDA authorizes 1st COVID-19 shots for infants, preschoolers

U.S. regulators have authorized the first COVID-19 shots for infants and preschoolers. That paves the way for vaccinations for children under 5 to begin next week.

4 years ago

The We Walk PHL group at Lanier Playground in Grays Ferry meets three mornings a week at 6:30 a.m. They call themselves the 'phenomenal, elegant Lanier walkers.' (Elizabeth Estrada/WHYY)
Community

‘Phenomenal and elegant’ Philly walking group motivated by self-care, community

We Walk PHL is getting Philadelphians moving in parks across the city. Residents are getting healthy and making connections through the power of walking.

4 years ago

Listen 1:43
The former refinery is visible in the distance, with a bare, dirt field in the foreground.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

South Philly refinery re-do features trucking, despite calls for carbon-free development

Community groups representing areas that endured refinery pollution for 150 years say they have not gotten a say in the redevelopment plans.

4 years ago

Michael Hannon with his children (Courtesy of Hannon)
Health

A conversation with the author of ‘Black Fathering and Mental Health,’ a new book on navigating the challenges — and embracing the joys — of parenthood

While acknowledging the unique challenges that Black fathers and children face, Hannon’s goal is to also share the joys of being a parent.

4 years ago

Listen 3:18
The Delaware Capitol building, Dover, De.
Politics & Policy

‘AR-15s are not made for target shooting’: Ban on sales of assault-style weapons to become law in Delaware

The bill is part of a six-measure gun control package that Democrats who control both chambers support and that the party’s leader, Gov. John Carney, has pledged to sign.

4 years ago

Listen 1:23
The Delaware County courthouse in Media.
Politics & Policy

Delco elected officials debut bills aimed to protect Pennsylvania from for-profit health care

Delco elected officials unveiled a bill on Thursday that would prohibit for-profit entities from owning or managing hospitals in Pennsylvania.

4 years ago

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