Community
The Chester County Library Center and Henrietta Hankin Branch are looking to hire creatives and artists to share their talent with library visitors.
4 years ago
Philly gun violence activists say the READI program can work, but only if it’s done right
Community activists say the Chicago-based READI program could be the solution Philly needs to curb gun violence – if it ever materializes.
4 years ago
Listen 3:24Don’t throw away that broken item. A coalition of Philly volunteers will help you fix it
Every month, the Philly Fixers Guild helps residents salvage broken, damaged, and disassembled items — and keep them out of the landfill.
4 years ago
Listen 1:40Flyers coach Tortorella defends Provorov’s Pride boycott
Provorov cites his Russian Orthodox religion as the reason he did not participate in warmups on Tuesday before the game against the Anaheim Ducks.
4 years ago
Philadelphia Housing Authority moves closer to starting construction at Westpark complex
The vote comes after a three-year delay caused by the pandemic and political opposition. Construction is expected to start early next year.
4 years ago
Stream thousands of movies for free: Kanopy is back at the Free Library
After being discontinued in 2021 because of cost, the popular service was reinstated under a new model.
4 years ago
Lower Merion residents call for independent investigation after police use Taser during traffic stop
“We're post-George Floyd,” said local NAACP leader Brian Reese-Turner, “Anybody in this community has to recognize what that means when anybody is in that type of situation."
4 years ago
Listen 1:39Ira Goldstein and Mitchell Little write that the latest attack on Black Philadelphians’ homeownership and wealth accumulation is a company called MV Realty.
4 years ago
‘People didn’t just bounce back’: Court records reveal troubling eviction trend for Philly renters
The median claim amount for eviction cases is more than double what it was prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
4 years ago
Campbell’s to make room for snacks business in Camden
The Campbell Soup Company will expand its Camden, N.J. headquarters to consolidate its snacks business.
4 years ago
Microsoft slashes 10,000 jobs, the latest in a wave of layoffs
Amazon, Salesforce and Goldman Sachs have also announced cuts during a brutal January for corporate workers.
4 years ago
Delaware school district closed after death of pro wrestler Jay Briscoe at age 38
According to Sports Illustrated, Jay Briscoe was killed in a crash in Laurel, Delaware.
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Philly faith leaders hope weeklong seminar awakens a ‘citywide culture of reparations’
One of the goals is to address poverty “in a way that acknowledges the root,” an organizer said.
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Flyers defenseman Provorov cites religion for boycott on Pride night
Provorov did not skate with his teammates before Tuesday night’s game against Anaheim as the Flyers celebrated their annual Pride night.
4 years ago
What should be the focus for Philly’s next mayor? Voters weigh in
During a community listening session Tuesday night, residents said reparations, youth opportunities should be among top concerns for the next mayor.
4 years ago
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