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Philly family is free after years in sanctuary, but struggling to start over
The Thompsons, originally from Jamaica, spent 843 days hiding out in two churches in Philadelphia to avoid deportation.
3 years ago
Las comunidades latinas de Filadelfia reflejan el futuro de Estados Unidos
Las familias latinas, como portadores de la cultura que dan nueva vida a los vecindarios de Filadelfia, ofrecen un vistazo al futuro de los Estados Unidos.
3 years ago
Philly’s growing Latino communities reflect America’s future
The Latino entrepreneurs, families and cultural-bearers breathing new life into Philly neighborhoods offer a glimpse into the future of the United States.
3 years ago
Philly still weeks away from completing evaluation of new anti-violence program
The Group Violence Intervention Program was launched in August to help reduce gun violence in Philly, which is experiencing a record surge.
3 years ago
As Tacony mourns St. Leo’s after fire, parishioners hope to find buried time capsule
One day after a fire destroyed the historic Northeast Philadelphia church, Tacony residents are hunting memories long ago buried in the building.
3 years ago
Philadelphia police officials acknowledged that a lack of trust in law enforcement among the communities they serve is partly to blame for the cycle of violence.
3 years ago
This week; getting Delaware residents legal protection when evicted, a preview of the Pa. primary, and combating bee population decline.
Air Date: May 10, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:45Social media hate speech, harassment ‘significant problem’ for LGBTQ users, per GLAAD report
LGBTQ social media users encounter hate speech and harassment at higher rates than all other identity groups at 64%, according to GLAAD's inaugural social media index report.
3 years ago
The labor pool is empty at the Jersey Shore, but why?
There are plenty of seasonal jobs available at Jersey Shore resorts. But businesses are having a hard time finding people to hire.
3 years ago
Quintuple shooting in Olney leaves teen and man dead, 3 others injured
The shooting was one of several that occurred in Philadelphia on Mother's Day.
3 years ago
Through events like “Bird Watching While Black,” The Brothers’ Network aims to celebrate Black men as “full human beings” who aren’t limited by others’ perceptions.
3 years ago
Listen 1:24Girl killed, 2 women and 4 children injured, in crash on I-95 in Delaware County
A driver was traveling northbound on I-95 in Tinicum Township when she somehow lost control of the vehicle.
3 years ago
Climate activists and ecologists oppose the Lower Merion School District’s latest plan to build playing fields for its overcrowded middle schools.
3 years ago
In a grief-filled year, brands from Etsy to Pandora let you skip Mother’s Day emails
The small but growing trend is seen as a welcome acknowledgment of people who are grieving, as well as a sign that email marketing is becoming increasingly personalized.
3 years ago
The Philly woman behind Mother’s Day hated what it became
Anna Jarvis, who created the holiday to honor her own mom, petitioned FDR to remove it from the country’s official calendar.
3 years ago