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How the construction of the Vine Street Expressway uncovered lost Black burial grounds
The highway runs over a pair of cemeteries ran by the First African Baptist Church, which served a congregation of free Black people in the pre-Civil War era.
3 years ago
Everyone’s trying to solve Philly’s gun violence crisis. Is more collaboration the answer?
Four Philly nonprofits originally planned gun violence prevention events on the Saturday before Mother’s Day.
3 years ago
Listen 2:08As Mother’s Day approaches, grieving moms plead for gun violence solutions
Mothers in Charge, a nonprofit led by moms who’ve lost children to gun violence, gathered at City Hall to push for more action on Phily’s gun violence crisis.
3 years ago
SEPTA moves uniformed ambassadors into place to help with riders with no destination
The ambassadors work will work with those who need social services and have already prevented nearly 200 fare evaders from riding the SEPTA vehicles.
3 years ago
Lambertville residents still recovering from Ida as New Jersey announces more federal aid
While some Lambertville residents are hopeful that a $50 million federal investment into New Jersey’s Blue Acres program will help, others hope more will come.
3 years ago
Mariupol steel mill battle rages as Ukraine repels attacks
Fighting is raging at the besieged steel plant in Mariupol as Russian forces attempt to finish off the city’s last-ditch defenders and complete the capture of the port city.
3 years ago
Philly drops to 32nd place on national ParkScore index, because of funding cuts
The Kenney admin is boosting the Parks & Rec budget this year, but advocates say it’s not enough.
3 years ago
Philly tourism is up, but not to pre-pandemic levels yet
The new report shows that the rebound after COVID lockdowns is real, and both recreational and business travelers are coming back to Philadelphia.
3 years ago
14 Philadelphia lives honored at 2022 Living Flame Memorial Service
The names of 14 police officers and firefighters lost since 2019 are now etched on the Living Flame Memorial in Philadelphia’s Franklin Square Park.
3 years ago
A Canadian official says Americans can get abortions there if Roe is overturned
Karina Gould, the minister of families, children, and social development said that Canada would allow Americans to obtain abortions.
3 years ago
WHYY wins 11 Keystone Media Awards for pandemic, suburbs coverage
The Keystone Awards recognize “journalism that consistently provides relevance, integrity, and initiative in serving readers and audiences.”
3 years ago
Russia pounds Ukraine, targeting supply of Western arms
Meanwhile, the European Union moved Wednesday to further punish Moscow for the war with a proposed ban on oil imports.
3 years ago
What to know about Philly’s newest sports superstar, Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown
He’s best buds with QB Jalen Hurts — and he’s not bad on a baseball diamond, either.
3 years ago
Crews use doughnuts to lure black bear spotted roaming through Drexel Hill, Delaware County
Police urge everyone in the area to keep their distance if they happen to see the animal.
3 years ago
Ukrainian fighters: Russian forces storming Mariupol plant
The assault began almost two weeks after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his military not to storm the plant to finish off the defenders but to seal it off.
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