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People of color share stories of love through justice in ‘11 Days of Love Stories’
“Morning Edition” host Jennifer Lynn speaks with Jos Duncan, producer and chief storyteller with Love Now Media.
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Listen 5:19New survey designed to see just how connected Philadelphia actually is
The city aims to find out whether residents took advantage of pandemic-related programs to get internet service and understand the affordability of service for households.
3 years ago
Philly DA turns to residents for solutions to city’s gun violence epidemic
The office is hosting four town halls to crowdsource solutions to the city’s gun violence epidemic. The first one was held Monday in West Philly.
3 years ago
Wilmington kicks off City Restaurant Week as COVID restrictions lift
After last year’s event was canceled, Wilmington restaurant owners are celebrating the return of the weeklong event, eager to welcome back customers.
3 years ago
‘That ultimate Philly feeling’: Lifting of COVID restrictions draws celebrations large and small
The dive bars had no capacity restrictions and between Pride events, dance parties, and the Philadelphia Flower Show, Philly had something for everyone.
3 years ago
‘Nothing left uncarved’: A guide to the 250 sculptures on Philadelphia City Hall
Hundreds of figures, creatures, and symbols adorn the sides of the largest municipal building in the country.
3 years ago
Wilmington Kitchen Collective connects religious and corporate backers to aid culinary entrepreneurs
A rare combination of religious and corporate groups hopes to use a commercial kitchen in a church basement to support Wilmington’s future restaurateurs.
3 years ago
Listen 4:13Delco gasoline spill could take ‘weeks, maybe longer’ to clean up
An estimated 4,700 gallons of fuel leaked into a local tributary in Brookhaven late Friday night, killing some aquatic life.
3 years ago
How Philly doctor Christina Chung became a pro sports team owner
After buying into the Phoenix, the trained dermatologist and cancer researcher brought her push for diversity to the entire league.
3 years ago
Coronavirus FAQ: A guide to (ever-changing) rules of global air travel in a pandemic
Interest in international air travel is rising. If you're want to fly out of or into the United States, there's a LOT you need to know. Here's a guide.
3 years ago
‘A place that can inspire the world’: A deal is struck to save Camden’s MLK house
A nonprofit is purchasing the decaying Walnut Street house where Martin Luther King Jr. lived when he was denied service at a Maple Shade bar in 1950.
3 years ago
Biden to name Pulse Nightclub a national memorial
President Joe Biden said on the fifth anniversary of a mass shooting at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando that he will sign a bill naming the site as a national memorial.
3 years ago
Louder than a lawn mower, not big on social distancing, cicadas hit Central Pa.
Juniata County is one of the places Brood X cicadas emerged this year, after spending 17 years underground feeding on tree roots.
3 years ago
A Pride Month event teaches LGBTQ teens circus techniques and connecting skills
Staff at the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts demonstrated the basics of aerial sling, juggling and trampoline, to help kids `find their tribe.’
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Today is Loving Day — when interracial marriage finally became legal in the U.S.
The Lovings had committed what Virginia called unlawful cohabitation. Their marriage was deemed illegal because Mildred was Black and Native American; and Richard was white.
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