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Tackling period poverty in New Jersey’s most vulnerable communities
Advocates say the stigma around menstrual health is a barrier to equitable access to period products.
3 years ago
Listen 1:33Multiple food pantries and distribution sites can be found throughout the Delaware Valley to aid families facing SNAP cutbacks. Here’s a breakdown by area.
3 years ago
76ers rally to win 133-130, snap Bucks’ 16-game streak
Joel Embiid made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 41.4 seconds left as the Philadelphia 76ers rallied from an 18-point deficit to beat Milwaukee 133-130.
3 years ago
Saturday night violence in Philadelphia leaves several dead, including 14-year-old
Two teenagers, including a 14-year-old, were among four people killed in separate shootings on Saturday night in Philadelphia.
3 years ago
Meet the 10 entrepreneurs vying set up shop inside Philly rec centers
Winners of the “Making Space” program will lead no-cost programming for young people in their communities in exchange for free rent.
3 years ago
Philly’s hot podcast studio: How two longtime producers are growing the city’s audio scene
Alex Lewis and John Myers are the duo behind Rowhome Productions.
3 years ago
At the teaching kitchen, food is a way to bring people together to connect and learn.
3 years ago
Listen 2:02War, anger cloud Ukrainian athletes’ path to Paris Olympics
Russian bombardments have wrecked training venues. Air raids disrupt training sessions. Athletes have lost family members and friends. Or they worry that they will.
3 years ago
QVC, one of Chester County’s largest employers, lays off hundreds of people
The West Chester-based television network is cutting 400 jobs. The company is one of the largest employers in the county and hopes its multi-year plan can keep it afloat.
3 years ago
Zandra Flemister blazed a tough trail in the Secret Service. Now she’s getting credit
Flemister, who died last week, was the first Black woman to serve as a special agent in the 1970s, but was forced out by racial discrimination.
3 years ago
Microsoft’s new AI chatbot has been saying some ‘crazy and unhinged things’
After Microsoft's powerful AI chatbot verbally attacked people, and even compared one person to Hitler, the company has decided to rein in the technology until it works out t
3 years ago
Amy’s Pizzeria in Hatboro overwhelmed with local, global support after viral video of racist attack
The owner says Amy’s Pizzeria is getting calls from around the world. Some callers make donations, others order pizzas to be delivered to local spots.
3 years ago
Listen 1:29Greek prime minister says ‘human error’ caused a train collision that left 43 dead
A passenger train and a freight train were traveling down the same track when they crashed head-on, sending the first two passenger carriages flying into the air, twisting bac
3 years ago
Ohio senators introduce rail safety bill after fiery crash
The legislation would subject all trains carrying hazardous materials to additional safety regulations and state notification requirements, increasing penalties for violations
3 years ago
TikTok sets a new default screen-time limit for teen users
The changes are meant to help teens limit their screen time and be more intentional about how much of their day they spend on TikTok.
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