
Community
Kick-off event will boost AIDS awareness for annual 5K walk in Philly
On Sept. 24, members of the Philadelphia community affected by HIV will share their experiences. The 35th annual AIDS Walk Philly is set for Oct. 17.
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One stop in Norristown brings a chance to connect to food, job contacts, and other aid
A Saturday event in Norristown attracted some people still dealing with Ida’s impact on the area. Another event is set for Sept. 25 in Pottstown.
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New children’s book shows girls that women can build houses too
“The House That She Built” is based on a real house in Utah constructed entirely by women.
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Guided hikes and movie nights: A fall 2021 guide to exploring Philly’s parks
As the delta variant drives a surge in new COVID-19 cases, the outdoor recreation boom may continue. Here’s a guide to exploring Philly’s parks this fall.
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Philly wins another new corporate HQ as Harsco follows Rite Aid to Philly
The industrial services firm said the move will bring 100 jobs to the city. Long based near Harrisburg, Harsco expects to be in Philly by 2023.
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WHYY’s N.I.C.E. partnership amplifies underrepresented community voices
The effort is a collaboration with producers, publishers, journalists, artists, and laypeople who help connect our audiences to diverse communities.
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Listen 4:49Harrisburg Hispanic heritage festival back in-person with music, food and vaccines
The Latino Hispanic American Community Center is celebrating its 11th annual Hispanic heritage festival Saturday in Harrisburg.
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Frederick Douglass portrait unveiled at Union League
It is widely considered that the great abolitionist Frederick Douglass was the most photographed American of the 19th century.
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Heads up, transit fans: online shopping is coming next year.
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Pennsylvania liquor stores put 2-bottle limit on some booze
Pennsylvania's state-run liquor system will begin rationing sales of a few dozen products on Friday in response to what it describes as supply shortages beyond its control.
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‘Good for the soul’: Salsa pros offer lunchtime dance lessons at Love Park
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Siempre Salsa Philly is leading a Latin dance lunch break every Thursday at the park across from City Hall.
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Listen 2:19After a grim 2020, Philly Fashion District welcomes a fast-fashion giant
Primark is known for its affordable, stylish offerings. Can the Irish retailer help Philadelphia Fashion District turn around after a terrible year?
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4 young people with ties to Simon Gratz High School have been shot in past week
"Think about how tragic that is, not only for my school community but for those families," the principal said.
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‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to the expiration of pandemic-related benefits
P.O.C. hit the streets of Philadelphia to see how residents were reacting to the news that federal unemployment benefits expired a week after the eviction moratorium.
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Listen 5:14Neighbors and Newsroom Summit: Forming collaborations between residents & reporters
The Neighbors and Newsroom Summit is a WHYY series that fosters relationships and collaborations between the public and our news teams.
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