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Environment
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Puerto Rico struggles to reach areas cut off by Fiona

Hurricane Fiona left hundreds of people stranded across Puerto Rico after smashing roads and bridges, with authorities still struggling to reach people.

3 years ago

Shawn Porter shares experiences he’s had raising his 19 year-old daughter at the Institute for the Development of African American Youth on September 20, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)

North Philly parenting workshop aims to prevent gun violence, one father at a time

This summer, Black fathers had an opportunity to learn parenting skills, connect to jobs and therapy, and meet other dads through a parenting workshop.

3 years ago

Playa Salinas is flooded after the passing of Hurricane Fiona in Salinas, Puerto Rico, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Alejandro Granadillo)
Environment
Public Safety
Billy Penn

How Philly can help with Hurricane Fiona relief efforts

After power was knocked out across Puerto Rico, local orgs jumped into action.

3 years ago

Gopuff co-founder Rafael Ilishayev cuts the ribbon on a new distribution facility in Spring Garden, alongside (starting second from left) Philadelphia City Councilmember Mark Squilla, Gopuff cofounder Yakir Gola and Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Business
Food & Drink
Philadelphia

Gopuff marks 10 million order milestone and a new facility in Philadelphia

The company is working on ways to improve distribution and cut the ribbon on a new Philly facility.

3 years ago

Delaware Coastal Airport in Georgetown, Sussex county. (Delaware Coastal Airport)
Delaware
Immigration
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Delaware preps for possible migrant flights to Georgetown

State leaders coordinated with nonprofit groups Tuesday, preparing to help potential arrivals as southern governors say they’ll send migrants to Delaware.

3 years ago

A woman clears debris on her property flooded by Hurricane Fiona in Salinas, Puerto Rico, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. (Alejandro Granadillo/AP)
NPR
Environment
Public Safety

How to help people in Puerto Rico recover from Hurricane Fiona

Here is a non-exhaustive, growing list of organizations that are asking for assistance. Donations can be made through the links to their websites or social media pages.

3 years ago

Shawn Coey, Kristopher Powell, and Jenna Boone enjoyed the sights and sounds of an Eagles tailgate ahead of Monday night's home opener against the Vikings. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Philadelphia
Sports

Thousands of Eagles fans ‘flock’ to Lincoln Financial Field for home opener

Thousands of diehard Eagles fans make the most of Monday’s primetime slot by tailgating from sunup til sundown.

3 years ago

A man stands in front of a beach before the arrival of Tropical Storm Fiona in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Fiona was expected to become a hurricane as it neared Puerto Rico on Saturday, threatening to dump up to 20 inches (51 centimeters) of rain as people braced for potential landslides, severe flooding and power outages. (AP Photo/Alejandro Granadillo)
Environment
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6abc

2 members of Pa Task Force-1 deploy to Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona

"There are reports of significant amount of damage. Bridges out. Power outage," said Ken Pagurek.

3 years ago

Rowhomes are shown from across the street.
Housing
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

What’s the difference between ‘rowhouse’ and ‘rowhome’?

Philly’s signature connected housing goes by a few different names, depending on habit — or structural specifics.

3 years ago

Police officers take positions ahead of the Queen Elizabeth II funeral in central London
International

Britain and the world to lay Queen Elizabeth II to rest

Monday has been declared a public holiday in honor of Elizabeth, who died Sept. 8 at 96.

3 years ago

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Community Events
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Mexican Independence Day Festival showcases ‘faith, family, and culture’ in Philly

“You see the diversity and you see how much progress Mexican people that moved to this area have done as a result of Philadelphia being such a welcoming city.”

3 years ago

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Pallbearers from the Queen's Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, prepare to carry the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II into Westminster Hall at the Palace of Westminster in London on Wednesday to lie in state following a procession from Buckingham Palace. Elizabeth's funeral is Monday. (Ben Stansall/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)
NPR
Government
International

2,000 guests are due to attend Queen Elizabeth’s funeral at Westminster Abbey

World leaders will join members of Britain's royal family at the funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II Monday morning.

3 years ago

Chef and historian Michael W. Twitty on the cover of his new book, 'Koshersoul' (Courtesy of The Weitzman)
Books
Food & Drink
Billy Penn

Renowned culinary scholar Michael Twitty on how food helps you ‘understand why you exist’

The Black, Jewish, and Southern queer chef will sign copies of “Koshersoul” after a talk at the Weitzman.

3 years ago

(6abc)
Crime
Philadelphia
Public Safety
6abc

Suspect identified and charged in Rittenhouse Square sex assault: Police

According to police, the 27-year-old victim left a bar and was walking home when the attack happened.

3 years ago

Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver is facing increasing pressure to leave the NBA franchise following a league investigation that found many instances of inappropriate workplace behavior. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
NPR
National
Race & Ethnicity
Sports

The NBA suspended the Suns’ owner for abusive behavior. Some want him gone for good

The majority owner faces increasing pressure from sponsors and members of his organization after a league investigation found he'd used racial slurs and demeaned employees.

3 years ago

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