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Philly gets ready for back-to-school, amid surge in gun violence, with familiar tactics
Grassroots groups that share the goal of keeping students from harm said the city is not tapping them for their input, despite the trust they’ve earned with young people.
3 years ago
Neighbors & Newsroom Summit: A how-to on trust-building
NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle, NJ.com’s Tennyson Coleman and WHYY’s Eric Marsh join Watu Moja’s Ayinde Merrill and Reet Starwind to talk about building trust with communities.
3 years ago
Suspect wanted in Bucks County shot dead after police chase ends in Philadelphia
The incident began when authorities in Bucks County were chasing a suspect wanted in connection with a shooting in Levittown.
3 years ago
College move-in was supposed to mark a return to normal. Then came the delta variant
College students are heading back to campus this month — and with the delta variant spreading, many aren't sure what to expect from this school year.
3 years ago
In Pennsylvania, anguish and a scramble to help Afghans fleeing the Taliban
Local Afghan immigrants describe anguish over the situation in their home country, as the Taliban has rapidly taken control after 20 years of U.S. occupation.
3 years ago
A North Philadelphia grower is planting an orchard on a vacant lot
The fledgling farm is growing quietly on a piece of city-owned land, part of a grassroots movement that seeks to turn vacant lots into green spaces.
3 years ago
Listen 4:04Philly students get vaxxed at the zoo before heading back to school
The event is the first of its kind for the school district, but arrives after months of partnering with CHOP to organize other vaccination clinics around the city.
3 years ago
How dirt bikes in the city build community, culture
WHYY youth interns talk with supporters of the local dirt bike community about the future of the culture and its positive impacts.
3 years ago
Here’s how you can support earthquake relief efforts in Haiti
Looking to get involved but not sure how to help? Here are some resources to get you started.
3 years ago
Coronavirus concerns again force cancellation of N.J. marathon
The New Jersey Marathon and Half Marathon were scheduled to be held in and around Long Branch on Oct. 16 and 17.
3 years ago
How to get more people vaccinated? In Philly, by hosting a parade down Broad Street
A brass band, a rap emcee — and free vax clinics along the way.
3 years ago
Haitians in N.J. and Del. hope for the best as post-earthquake recovery efforts continue
Haitians in New Jersey and Delaware hope to help family and friends back home as the recovery continues.
3 years ago
‘My mind’s made up’: Trusted vaccine messengers in Camden have their work cut out for them
An effort to get Camden barbers to act as trusted messengers for the COVID-19 vaccine shows how hard fighting misinformation really is.
3 years ago
Listen 4:51The grants, which range in size from $10,000 to $48,400, will go to 10 different community-based groups.
3 years ago
From Delran to Olympics: Carli Lloyd announces retirement
The Burlington County, New Jersey, native who became a global soccer superstar and Olympic gold medalist has announced her retirement from the sport.
3 years ago