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Christine King Farris, sister of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. speaks at the King holiday commemorative service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, the church where King preached, Jan. 19, 2015, in Atlanta.
National
Race & Ethnicity

Christine King Farris, the last living sibling of Martin Luther King Jr., dies at 95

For decades after her brother's assassination in 1968, Farris worked along with his widow, Coretta Scott King, to preserve and promote King's legacy.

3 years ago

First responders work to extinguish a vehicle fire, Sunday June 11, 2023, that caused an overpass on I-95 to collapse near the Cottman Avenue exit
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads

Driver lost control of tanker truck on off ramp before I-95 collapse, federal safety officials say

The driver exited I-95's northbound lanes at Cottman Ave. on a curved off-ramp that was posted with 25 mph speed limit and truck rollover warnings.

3 years ago

New York Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán, center, poses for a photograph with the team after his perfect game against the Oakland Athletics during a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, June 28, 2023.
NPR
National
Sports

What are the odds? A Yankees pitcher throws a prized rarity: the perfect game

New York Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán threw a perfect game Wednesday, just the fourth in team history and 24th overall in Major League Baseball history.

3 years ago

Fireworks in Francisville Playground, likely not used legally
Law
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Billy Penn

Can you set off fireworks in Philadelphia? What to know about the rules and regs in advance of July 4

Both state and local regulations have changed in recent years, and the rules can be confusing. Here’s what to know.

3 years ago

A sign for Walnut Street Garden.
Food & Drink
Law
Philadelphia
6abc

Pop-up cocktail garden in Philadelphia shut down by city due to violations

A pop-up cocktail garden has been shut down by the city of Philadelphia just one month after it opened.

3 years ago

Sunisa Lee and Simone Biles of Team USA during the Women's Balance Beam Final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Aug. 2021
NPR
Sports

Simone Biles and Sunisa Lee to return to competition, with 2024 in their sights

Biles hasn't competed since the 2020 Olympics, when she withdrew and spurred a global conversation on the pressures faced by athletes. Lee stepped in and won all-around gold.

3 years ago

Gospel singer Trina Ferge at the 2023 Gospel on Independence showcase, part of the Wawa Welcome America festival
Music
Philadelphia
Religion
Billy Penn

‘Lifting Voices’ celebrates Philly’s rich gospel history with a showcase of modern praise music

In the city where the “Godfather of Gospel” once worked, a new WHYY contest is open to all comers, and entry is free.

3 years ago

In this Oct. 9, 2015 file photo, Michael Johnson wears a firearm as he waits outside of Roseburg Municipal Airport in Roseburg, Ore.
Government
Gun Violence
Pennsylvania
Policing

New survey on red flag laws, license requirements shows holes in Pa. gun control legislation, advocates say

Most Americans, regardless of political party, support stronger gun laws according to a new survey. Pa. still lacks many of those policies.

3 years ago

NCCo Executive Matt Meyer visits Caffé Gelato in downtown Newark
Delaware
Gun Violence
Public Safety

Building Better Communities initiative in Delaware expands to new neighborhoods in New Castle County

The initiative aims to improve the quality of life and reduce violence with expansion to Brookside and Pleasantville communities.

3 years ago

A view of plants and the outdoor area in front of a building that is a compost facility.
PlanPhilly
Environment
Government
Philadelphia
Public Health

This company turns food scraps into compost for Philly community gardens at an old city building

“Food waste from our rec centers becomes high-quality compost, adding valuable nutrients back into city soils,” one official said.

3 years ago

Portable toilet
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Potty poll: Help name Philadelphia’s new public restrooms

The city of Philadelphia is taking on a public restroom shortage by asking for the public's help.

3 years ago

(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Business
Employment
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Philly workers say the city should shut down the Starbucks in Dilworth Park over ‘union-busting’ tactics

A company spokesperson says it’s the first time Starbucks Workers United has called for the shutdown of a specific location.

3 years ago

Residents in Sullivan County won’t be able to get grant money from the new Whole-Home Repairs Program after officials there opted out of participating. (Commonwealth Media Services)
Housing
Pennsylvania

Demand is set to swamp Pa.’s Whole-Home Repairs Program as some rural counties are left out

Homeowners in three rural Pa. counties can’t receive funds from a new home repair grant program, after local officials opted out.

3 years ago

Jolien Boumkwo competed in the 100-meter hurdles at the European Athletics Team Championships, in Chorchow, Silesia, Poland, this weekend, answering her team's call for help in securing two points in the competition.
NPR
International
Sports

A Belgian shot-putter runs the hurdles after answering her team’s call for help

"I really love it," Jolien Boumkwo said as her unusual turn in the 100-meter hurdles created a sensation.

3 years ago

Jesse Watters appearing on Fox News
Media
TV

Fox News unveils primetime lineup with Jesse Watters in Tucker Carlson’s former time slot

“Jesse Watters Primetime" will begin at 8 p.m. Eastern on July 17 as part of a revamped weekly nighttime lineup on Fox News.

3 years ago

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