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Philly officials to Vine Street swimmers: ‘Stay out of the water’ and ‘get a tetanus shot’
“It’s not something you want to go swimming in, or tubing in, or any of the other things we’ve seen folks do.”
3 years ago
Festivals, concerts, and fairs anchor Labor Day weekend in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
Sep. 2 - Sep. 6: Things to do in Pa., Del., and N.J.
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Listen 4:55Penn’s first Black newspaper EIC on racism in media
The Daily Pennsylvanian’s first Black editor-in-chief offers a look at how journalists of color are fighting racism in media and reshaping the industry.
3 years ago
Listen 4:06‘No one wants to say no’: Philly landlords work to resettle Afghan evacuees
In a region where affordable housing is scarce, resettlement agencies are asking landlords to offer up empty apartments.
3 years ago
‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to the city welcoming Afghan refugees
Tamara Russell, aka P.O.C., hit the streets to talk with residents and gauge their attitudes toward the promise of help for Afghan evacuees.
3 years ago
Listen 5:30Can’t get into your PGW account? 94,000 customers have to re-register after online update
Autopay customers still shouldn’t see any disruptions, the gas utility said.
3 years ago
Black marketplace moves from Camden to Glassboro, its ‘vibe of the tribe’ intact
Now, the Camden residents behind the popular Mask Melanin Market showcasing Black entrepreneurs have big plans to recreate their “very own Tulsa.”
3 years ago
In China, kids are limited to playing video games for only 3 hours per week
It's getting dangerously close to "game over" for some players in China: If you're under 18 and a fan of video games, you're now limited to just three hours of play a week.
3 years ago
Hundreds of Afghan evacuees stream through Philadelphia airport
Evacuees from Afghanistan are still arriving in the U.S. via Philadelphia International Airport. City officials expected hundreds more people to fly in Monday.
3 years ago
Jewish student center at Univ. of Delaware plans to rebuild after 2020 arson attack
One year after the Jewish student center at the University of Delaware was heavily damaged by arson, leaders unveiled plans for a new building for students.
3 years ago
N.I.C.E behind the scenes: How Saj Blackwell launched a radio station and got the name ‘purple’
WHYY’s Christopher “Flood the Drummer” Norris and Eric Marsh talk with West Philly’s Saj “Purple” Blackwell about her start in radio.
3 years ago
Brandywine Valley SPCA helps airlift 110 dogs and cats from Ida’s path — and more may be on the way
The BVSPCA helped airlift more than 100 homeless pets to safety ahead of Hurricane Ida. Now, it’s preparing for what’s to come.
3 years ago
Why 911 calls ring and ring: Inside the crisis at Philly police dispatch
A worker shortage means pressure is high and burnout is rampant.
3 years ago
The PA GOP may carry out an audit of the 2020 election. Plus, efforts to restore beaches at the Jersey shore might not be enough to address rising sea levels.
Air Date: August 30, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:14Rockets fired at Kabul airport amid U.S. withdrawal hit homes
Monday's attack came on the eve of the deadline for American troops to withdraw from Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover.
3 years ago