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‘Cobbs Connects’: West Philly neighbors work together to design new trail signage

“Come out, walk the trails, discover nature,” said Alicia Burbage. “You'll be amazed at what you can find.”

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Philadelphia
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Streets & Roads

Philly’s Driving Equality Act inspires similar policy in Memphis after Tyre Nichols killing

Philadelphia has a law on the books that’s intended to prevent police stops from becoming deadly, but some activists say more accountability is needed.

4 years ago

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Philadelphia
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6abc

Twin brothers separated at birth rooting for opposing Super Bowl teams

The brothers started their life in a Japanese orphanage and were adopted by different families.

4 years ago

A SEPTA rider passes through the turnstile at the 8th and Market station. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Crime
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Transportation
6abc

Suspect wanted in deadly Center City SEPTA station stabbing captured

Police say a 22-year-old man was stabbed twice in the chest after an argument with the suspect.

4 years ago

State Rep. Franklin Cooke (left) loads a box of baby formula onto a truck with an unidentified volunteer
Delaware
Food & Drink
Income Inequality
Kids

Free baby formula is being distributed to Delaware parents in need

The 28.2-ounce canisters of powder are enough for a three-week supply. They arrived courtesy of a collaboration of state officials, nonprofits and an Australian manufacturer.

4 years ago

Jacqueline Taylor-Adams (center), development director for the House of Umoja and program director of the Youth Peace Corps, poses with three of her summer program students, (from left) Brielle Bartley, 16, Hameen Jackson, 15, and Jaelyn Mack, 14
Gun Violence
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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Learning about the House of Umoja’s anti-violence work of inspires Philly teens: ‘We need to breathe together’

An upcoming documentary looks at the West Philadelphia organization’s efforts in the 1970s, and asks if they could be replicated today.

4 years ago

Rory Szwed, left, and Kent Rowan watch the festivities while waiting for Punxsutawney Phil to make his prediction at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., early Thursday morning. (Barry Reeger/AP)
NPR
Animals
Community Events
Pennsylvania

How Groundhog Day came to the U.S. — and why we still celebrate it 137 years later

Punxsutawney Phil predicts more winter ahead. Groundhogs may not have a great track record when it comes to weather forecasts, but experts say the tradition sheds light on our

4 years ago

New Jersey Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour.
Crime
Government
New Jersey
Politics

N.J. Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour found dead in SUV outside her home: Police

The business analyst and part-time EMT was elected to the Sayreville council as a Republican in 2021.

4 years ago

Groundhog Club co-handler Al Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil
Animals
Pennsylvania

Phil’s Groundhog Day prediction: 6 more weeks of winter

People gathered Thursday at Gobbler’s Knob as members of Punxsutawney Phil’s “inner circle” summoned him from his tree stump at dawn to learn if he has seen his shadow.

4 years ago

Last year, Parks and Rec recruited 196 lifeguards, and was able to open 80% of the city’s pools. Lifeguards are expected to make between $16-18 an hour depending on experience for 35 hours of work a week.(Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Employment
Outdoors
Philadelphia

Philly Parks and Rec offering bonuses up to $1,000 in lifeguard recruitment effort

The $1,000 bonus is available for any lifeguard who submits their completed application by Apr. 15 and works throughout the summer season.

4 years ago

A group performs a skit at the front of a room.
PlanPhilly
Environment
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Sustainability

Advocacy coalition unveils ‘zero waste platform,’ challenges Philly mayoral candidates to commit

An agenda advocacy organizations launched Wednesday includes restructuring the city’s waste operations and rebuilding public trust around recycling.

4 years ago

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Jeannine Cook (right) owner of Harriett's Bookshop in Fishtown, and her sister Jasmaine Cook, lead a procession on East Girard Avenue
Books
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Philadelphia
Travel
Billy Penn

Citywide specials and Harriett’s Bookshop star in Philly’s new tourism campaign

Leisure and business travel are expected to hit prepandemic levels by 2024.

4 years ago

Rooftops with snow
Housing
Income Inequality
Pennsylvania

Pa. takes over troubled mortgage relief program from contractor after complaints, backlogs

In an abrupt change, Pennsylvania’s struggling mortgage relief program will no longer work with the private company originally hired to run it.

4 years ago

A choir sings, dressed in black.
Black Lives Matter
Policing
Social Justice

Impassioned calls for police reform at Tyre Nichols’ funeral

The family of Tyre Nichols plans to lay him to rest Wednesday, three weeks after he died following a brutal beating by Memphis police.

4 years ago

Vice President Harris (center) marches across the Edmund Pettus Bridge on March 6, 2022, in Selma, Ala., to commemorate the 57th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. (Elijah Nouvelage/AFP via Getty Images)
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History
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It’s Black History Month. Here are 3 things to know about the annual celebration

Here are three things to know about Black History Month.

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