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Jacqueline Taylor-Adams (center), development director for the House of Umoja and program director of the Youth Peace Corps, poses with three of her summer program students, (from left) Brielle Bartley, 16, Hameen Jackson, 15, and Jaelyn Mack, 14
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Billy Penn

Learning about the House of Umoja’s anti-violence work of inspires Philly teens: ‘We need to breathe together’

An upcoming documentary looks at the West Philadelphia organization’s efforts in the 1970s, and asks if they could be replicated today.

2 years ago

New Jersey Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour.
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New Jersey
Politics

N.J. Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour found dead in SUV outside her home: Police

The business analyst and part-time EMT was elected to the Sayreville council as a Republican in 2021.

2 years ago

Groundhog Club co-handler Al Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil
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Phil’s Groundhog Day prediction: 6 more weeks of winter

People gathered Thursday at Gobbler’s Knob as members of Punxsutawney Phil’s “inner circle” summoned him from his tree stump at dawn to learn if he has seen his shadow.

2 years ago

Last year, Parks and Rec recruited 196 lifeguards, and was able to open 80% of the city’s pools. Lifeguards are expected to make between $16-18 an hour depending on experience for 35 hours of work a week.(Cory Sharber/WHYY)
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Philadelphia

Philly Parks and Rec offering bonuses up to $1,000 in lifeguard recruitment effort

The $1,000 bonus is available for any lifeguard who submits their completed application by Apr. 15 and works throughout the summer season.

2 years ago

A group performs a skit at the front of a room.
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Philadelphia
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Sustainability

Advocacy coalition unveils ‘zero waste platform,’ challenges Philly mayoral candidates to commit

An agenda advocacy organizations launched Wednesday includes restructuring the city’s waste operations and rebuilding public trust around recycling.

2 years ago

Listen 1:03
Jeannine Cook (right) owner of Harriett's Bookshop in Fishtown, and her sister Jasmaine Cook, lead a procession on East Girard Avenue
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Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

Citywide specials and Harriett’s Bookshop star in Philly’s new tourism campaign

Leisure and business travel are expected to hit prepandemic levels by 2024.

2 years ago

Rooftops with snow
Housing
Income Inequality
Pennsylvania

Pa. takes over troubled mortgage relief program from contractor after complaints, backlogs

In an abrupt change, Pennsylvania’s struggling mortgage relief program will no longer work with the private company originally hired to run it.

2 years ago

A choir sings, dressed in black.
Black Lives Matter
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Social Justice

Impassioned calls for police reform at Tyre Nichols’ funeral

The family of Tyre Nichols plans to lay him to rest Wednesday, three weeks after he died following a brutal beating by Memphis police.

2 years ago

Kids pose for a photo, holding up the peace sign. Sneakers are visible in the background.
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Philadelphia
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76ers award Christy Rec Center kids with shopping spree for receiving good grades

Sixers player Montrezl Harrell made an appearance to help the kids pick out some cool kicks and threads.

2 years ago

Rowhomes are shown from across the street.
PlanPhilly
Government
Housing
Philadelphia

Philly rolls out new rental assistance program to resolve landlord-tenant disputes

Philadelphia launches a new financial assistance program to help resolve landlord-tenant disputes over back rent before they become the basis of an eviction filing.

2 years ago

A person speaks at a podium in a SEPTA subway station.
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SEPTA highlights signs of human trafficking in new campaign

The transit agency is adding information about trafficking on digital signage in addition to static signs being posted in bus depots.

2 years ago

Students walk out of Overbrook High School.
Gun Violence
K-12
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Drive-by shooting strikes student on way to Overbrook High School

The student, who is in stable condition, was shot three times in the arm and the thigh, according to a district spokesperson.

2 years ago

Linn's cleaners in South Philadelphia has been keeping the Eagles looking fresh on game day for a decade or so, and this week is no different. (6abc)
Business
Philadelphia
Sports

South Philadelphia cleaners responsible for keeping team’s jerseys game day ready

Joe Lattanzio and his brother Vince co-own the business on South 15th Street.

2 years ago

Loch Nairn
Outdoors
Pennsylvania
Public Spaces

New Garden Township acquires land for 106-acre public park in Chester County

New Garden Township has acquired 106-acres of land, once the site of the Loch Nairn Golf Club, for use as a passive-recreation park.

2 years ago

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Damaged ATM on the street corner.
Crime
Philadelphia
Public Safety
6abc

ATM explodes in another theft attempt in Philadelphia

Police found the ATM blown up on the sidewalk.

2 years ago

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