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Every week listeners hear stories about race and identity that expand their minds, and learn practical ways to make their lives better. It's lifelong learning that ranges from the big picture to tiny details and everything in between.

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The scene of a shooting that left two Philadelphia police officers wounded on Dec. 10, 2023. (6abc)
Crime
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Policing
6abc

2 Philadelphia police officers shot in Holmesburg; suspect also shot

For one of the officers, this is his second time being shot in the line of duty.

2 years ago

Decorated trees
Community Events
Health Care
Philadelphia

Festival of Trees gives Philly residents and visitors a chance to celebrate the true spirit of the holidays

The Festival of Trees, benefiting the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, is underway at the Love Park Welcome Center.

2 years ago

A menorah displayed on a table.
NPR
International
National
Religion

Hanukkah celebrations inspire Jewish joy despite war and increasing antisemitism

The war between Israel and Hamas and a rise in antisemitism has many Jews unsure how to celebrate Hanukkah this year. Some say they're focusing on hope and hospitality.

2 years ago

Delorese Butley-Whaley brings her purchases of milk and bread to the register
Food & Drink
New Jersey
Public Health

With no supermarket for residents of Atlantic City, New Jersey and hospitals create mobile groceries

The state and a hospital system are sending a converted school bus laden with fresh food available for purchase as a temporary solution to the city's lack of a supermarket.

2 years ago

A Palestinian woman holds her child in a room
International
Military
National

Israel presses ahead with bombarding Gaza, including areas it told Palestinians to evacuate to

The strikes came a day after the United States vetoed a United Nations resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza, despite its wide support.

2 years ago

Members of the Dominican Grocers Association stand together and pose for a photo in front of a storefront
Business
Philadelphia
Public Health

Dominican grocers fight for their tobacco licensing in Philadelphia

The network of nearly 2,000 Dominican grocers feel that the Department of Public Health is unfairly targeting their tobacco licenses.

2 years ago

Bradley Cooper
Food & Drink
Philadelphia

Bradley Cooper teams up with Angelo’s Pizzeria owner for NYC cheesesteak food truck pop-up

Bradley Cooper teamed up with Danny DiGiampietro, the owner of Angelo's Pizzeria in South Philadelphia, for the New York City pop-up.

2 years ago

Aisha McCord
Government Accountability
Philadelphia
6abc

Philadelphia mother says medical examiner wrongfully cremated child’s remains

Aisha McCord said her family waited weeks to bury their daughter, Ashay, only to learn she'd been cremated.

2 years ago

Joe Festa speaks to a crowd while standing at a podium.
Business
New Jersey
Streets & Roads

Longtime Trenton barber who serves as a life coach for his customers gets a special honor

Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora said Joe Festa “has been an institution in this city for about 60 years and he’s still going strong.”

2 years ago

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Anteia Consorto looks off to the side in the foreground. In the background is Big Elk Creek and trees.
Environment
Outdoors
Pennsylvania

Neighbors are fighting a proposed campsite on Landenberg’s Big Elk Creek State Park

Residents believe the land should be protected from heavy foot traffic.

2 years ago

Listen 5:06
Rabbanit Dasi Fruchter lights the menorah
Community Events
Philadelphia
Religion

South Philadelphia Shtiebel lights menorah in ‘aggressive move towards hopefulness’ as Israel-Hamas war continues

“At a heartbreaking time for the Jewish people, the lights of the menorah are more important than ever,” Rabbanit Dasi Fruchter said.

2 years ago

Listen 1:14
Sean Hathcock, right, kisses Michelle Ashley after the two left candles for victims of a shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, in Las Vegas. The two graduated from the school and live nearby. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Crime
Gun Violence
National
Public Safety

No UNLV students killed in shooting; victims were faculty members, university president says

The attack at UNLV terrified a city that experienced the deadliest shooting in modern U.S. history in October 2017.

2 years ago

Nasheli Ortiz González and outgoing executive director of Taller Puertorriqueño Dr. Carmen Febo San Miguel.
Changing Communities
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Nasheli Ortiz-González and the power of creating community: ‘People have saved me’

Fashion is as much a vehicle for activism and art as community organizing is, says the new director of Taller Puertorriqueño.

2 years ago

Trish D'Antonio at home with her Santa collection
Delaware
Home & Family
6abc

Over 500 pieces of Santa collectibles bring joy to a Delaware woman’s home

"He's always smiling, he brings joy to people, I just love Santa," said D'Antonio of Wilmington, Delaware.

2 years ago

Police on the scene of a partial train derailment
Philadelphia
Public Safety

CSX freight train partially derails in South Philadelphia, knocking down utility pole

No hazardous materials were found in the box cars.

2 years ago

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