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What can Philly learn from Detroit? Local leaders are heading to the Midwest to find out
The two cities have a lot in common, so organizers say this year’s GPLEX conference has a ton of potential.
2 years ago
Parents of recent mass shooting victims urge Congress to act on gun control
Parents of children injured and killed during last month's mass shootings in Buffalo, N.Y., and Uvalde, Texas, implored members of the House Oversight Committee to act quickly
2 years ago
Philadelphia’s cycle of gun violence: trauma, healing and possible solutions
After Saturday's mass shooting in Philadelphia, Police Commissioner Outlaw and three anti-gun violence advocates talk about how to make Philly streets safe.
Air Date: June 8, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:45Other food businesses, like Philly’s Federal Donuts, are seeking alternate potato roll vendors.
2 years ago
The “Seabin” trash capture devices will help the EPA, along with the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, to gather important data on what types of plastics are in the water.
2 years ago
Listen 1:53The city is working on ways to make the city safer in the wake of a deadly mass shooting that left three people dead and 11 others wounded.
2 years ago
State Capitol rally urges action to fight crime, aid victims
A group of crime victims and their allies rallied on the state Capitol steps Tuesday to call for changes, three days after a shooting in Philly killed three and wounded 11.
2 years ago
Trudy Haynes, first Black TV reporter in Philly dies at 95
CBS3 Eyewitness News has reported that Trudy Haynes, whose hiring there in 1965 made her the first Black television reporter in Philadelphia, has died at 95.
2 years ago
Juneteenth flag raised at Philadelphia City Hall
The Juneteenth flag was designed by Ben Haith, of Boston, who was honored by the city of Philadelphia 25 years later.
2 years ago
After anti-violence protest, Philadelphia students get meeting with Sen. Casey
Senator Casey met with students from the group “Enough is Enough,” who say they want to see the change start in Washington on the gun violence issue.
2 years ago
A new quarter honors Native American leader and activist Wilma Mankiller
The Cherokee National History Museum will host a launch event for the new quarter. Mankiller was the first woman to head a major Native American nation in the U.S.
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West Philly’s Memorial Garden is 19 years old — and deemed open for development
The community green space in Haddington was awarded to a Turn the Key developer with little notice or discussion. The Land Bank is now reconsidering its process.
2 years ago
Thousands march through Philadelphia for a revived Pride that celebrates all
First-time organizers PHL Pride Collective largely pulled off their goal of an inclusive, welcoming event.
2 years ago
PECO says no evidence shows the utility’s gas lines are the cause, while experts say it looks like some form of gas is the culprit.
2 years ago
Philly residents affected by gun violence will be researching the root causes of the crisis
Philly has been selected for a national study on the root causes of gun violence, and people affected by the problem will be doing the research.
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