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Organized labor pushes for racial justice on anniversary of George Floyd’s murder
The hourlong vigil in front of City Hall focused on solutions to systemic racism.
3 years ago
Biden meets with George Floyd’s family on the 1st anniversary of his death
The private meeting came as negotiators on Capitol Hill continue to work on a police overhaul named after Floyd, and which the president had hoped to sign by now.
3 years ago
Philly Kappas and Deltas are having a battle of the DJs for a good cause
Two of the largest sororities and fraternities are collaborating to uplift spirits and raise awareness for Sickle Cell Anemia.
3 years ago
Police Reimagined: One Year Later
3 years ago
Philadelphia marks 1 year since George Floyd’s murder
Officials are hosting a series of memorial events, including a vigil and community healing circles, that aim to pay tribute to Floyd and other victims of police violence.
3 years ago
Philly debate: Was the 500-foot sandwich actually one giant cheesesteak?
Either way, the Italian Market world record attempt made a great excuse for a big street party.
3 years ago
A year after N.J. State Trooper fatally shot Maurice Gordon Jr., his family awaits justice
The incident took place two days before George Floyd’s death and Gordon’s family says they’ve heard little from authorities.
3 years ago
The Movement for Black and Brown Lives in Montgomery County is bringing state Pardons Board Secretary Brandon Flood to Norristown next month.
3 years ago
In reversal, KeVen Parker’s Soul Food Café at Reading Terminal Market closes permanently
Although the market has expanded its number of Black-owned businesses in recent years to approximately 11, the booths are overwhelmingly white-owned businesses.
3 years ago
How do people cope with the trauma of last summer’s violent clashes with police?
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with Engaging Men of Color Initiative member Gabriel Bryant about healing from trauma due to police brutality.
3 years ago
Listen 6:09Northern Liberties house fire ‘under control,’ according to fire department
Crew responded to the large house fire on the 1000 block of North 4th Street on Monday morning.
3 years ago
A century after the race massacre, Tulsa confronts its bloody past
Survivors and their descendants say confronting the truth of the Tulsa Race Massacre is essential in the nation's struggle to confront racial injustice against Black people.
3 years ago
On this week's Regional Roundup: Olympian swimmer Kelsi Worrell Dahlia, summer jobs for youth, and pollen problems in the area.
Air Date: May 24, 2021
Listen 0:00Squatting for survival in Philadelphia: What it’s like to live in a ‘takeover house’
Occupying vacant properties has long been a tool of political protest — but it also lets families find homes.
3 years ago
N.J. beaches paid for by all, but parking keeps outsiders away
New Jersey says it is taking a hard look at Deal's proposed residents-only parking law near the beach, which was recently widened at taxpayer expense.
3 years ago