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Blame SEPTA, not riders, for woman’s rape on a train
SEPTA was at fault for creating the conditions that would allow something so heinous to take place, WHYY columnist Solomon Jones writes.
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A possible SEPTA strike of over 5,000 workers in Philadelphia. Major Ben Simmons drama with the 76ers. And, two students who travelled the US documenting pandemic tales.
Air Date: October 25, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:29After a rape on a SEPTA train made national headlines, Philadelphians offer tips on how to interrupt sexual violence.
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‘It’s very important to have your voice heard’: N.J. Black churches bring ‘souls to the polls’
A civil rights era Black church tradition came to the Garden State for the first time on Sunday as New Jersey rolled out an early, in-person voting period this weekend.
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SEPTA union authorizes strike if no agreement is made this week
The current contract expires midnight on Oct. 31.
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University City foot traffic returns to pre-pandemic levels
While Center City is still missing 93,000 office workers, University City streets are seeing the same amount of foot traffic as they did before the pandemic.
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Gov. Murphy proposes $100 million investment in urban parks
Through the Green Acres Program, several projects across the state in cities will receive funding for either improvement or development.
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How a new park in Media will honor the borough’s historic Black heritage
As the park was developed, it became clear that it was “a logical place … to honor that heritage,” a councilman says. It will be dedicated Nov. 6.
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Benjamin L. Bynum Sr., Philly jazz and blues scene legend, dies at 98
Benjamin L. Bynum Sr. was a longtime Philadelphia entrepreneur and patriarch of a family associated with popular restaurants and jazz and blues venues in the city.
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Philly gets another $35 million for rental assistance, but it’s far from enough
Tens of thousands of people affected by the pandemic are still waiting for help from the city’s emergency fund. The additional money will help just a fraction.
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Philly teens drank less soda after the beverage tax took effect, new study finds
The research from CHOP and UPenn showed a significant drop compared to other cities.
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Philly broadband survey: 84 percent of homes have high-speed internet, up from 70 in 2019
Local government was eager to learn how discounted or free broadband access programs affected digital access across Philly. With updated stats, it can focus on what works.
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Why didn't passengers on a Philadelphia train intervene when a woman was being raped? We examine the bystander effect and why people fail to help.
Air Date: October 21, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Why helping people pay rent can fight the pandemic
A family in Houston and plumber in Maryland couldn't afford rent, which pushed them into crowded living quarters. During the pandemic, that predicament has upped viral spread.
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