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Former Camden Mayor Gwen Faison remembered as ‘the epitome of class’
The first woman to serve as Camden’s mayor was remembered as ‘a trailblazer’ and ‘a lady at all times’ who cared deeply about her adopted city.
3 years ago
Catching up with Marc Zumoff one month into retirement
“Morning Edition” host Jennifer Lynn catches up with longtime Sixers play-by-play announcer Marc Zumoff one month into his retirement.
3 years ago
Listen 6:28A one-stop shop aims to connect Philly job-seekers, employers, and social services
The free digital platform intends to match people with businesses that have immediate hiring needs and lower the city’s unemployment rate.
3 years ago
Reinventing Philly’s Pride Parade: What happens next?
A new group is working to create a celebration that’s affordable, representative, and inclusive — without police.
3 years ago
‘Gotta get a bucket’: Media Borough debuts municipal-wide composting program
The borough hopes the program will reduce household waste up to 30%, create nutrient-rich soil, and lower the carbon footprint.
3 years ago
Thousands of Philly foster youth are still waiting for pandemic relief money
The $1.1 million in federal funding is being distributed via $200 gift cards.
3 years ago
‘People are really, really suffering’: Philly area Cubans help amplify protesters’ cries for freedom
As unrest continues in that country, many Cuban Americans and immigrants living in the Philadelphia region are showing their solidarity.
3 years ago
Olympics finally arrive, 1 year later and far from Tokyo
The Games of the 32nd Olympiad were to have started last July 22 but were pushed back by the coronavirus pandemic.
3 years ago
Philly native who lived through Pulse nightclub shooting to lead Gun Violence Survivors Foundation
After suffering serious injuries during the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting, Patience Carter says the Gun Violence Survivors Foundation helped her regain confidence.
3 years ago
Listen 6:03Users upset as costs force Free Library to drop free movie streaming service
Kanopy and Hoopla were projected to cost 10% of the library’s entire budget. The funds will be redirected to physical branches.
3 years ago
Small plane makes emergency landing on bridge in Ocean City, New Jersey
There was no immediate word on what caused the plane to make the emergency landing on the 9th Street Bridge.
3 years ago
Need a Lyft? Shared rides return to Philly on ride-hailing platform
The ride-hailing company had halted the popular, money-saving option due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
3 years ago
Encampments in Kensington are a major discussion point for activists and residents. And, NCAA players can monetize their name, image and likeness after new legislation passes.
Air Date: July 19, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:29An alternate for U.S. Olympic women’s gymnastics tests positive for COVID-19
It's not clear what, if anything, that means for the rest of the team, including superstar Simone Biles. The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee is not naming the athlete.
3 years ago
A 90-year-old Philly pretzel company is opening a gluten-free bakeshop in Oaklyn
Camden County’s A&A Soft Pretzels created a gluten-free recipe during the pandemic. Now, fourth-generation owners are opening the company’s first storefront after 92 years.
3 years ago