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Lawnside residents concerned about development that’s paving over history
Some longtime residents of the historically Black borough in Camden County are concerned that development is coming at a cost of the town’s history.
3 years ago
Listen 6:01Rents reach ‘insane’ levels across U.S. with no end in sight
In the 50 largest U.S. metro areas, median rent rose an astounding 19.3% from December 2020 to December 2021.
3 years ago
Delaware bird rescue temporarily closes after bird tests positive for contagious disease
Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research is now in quarantine.
3 years ago
‘A deep depression after the Olympics.’ The challenges facing athletes at home
Since most Olympians don't win a medal and many don't even qualify for the finals, returning home after the Games can be hard.
3 years ago
1 in 10 Black people in the U.S. are migrants. Here’s what’s driving that shift
The Pew Research Center combed through census data and found the percentage of the Black population who had migrated to the U.S. had more than tripled over the last 40 years.
3 years ago
‘Obviously, we hope for peace’: Philadelphia’s Ukrainians watch Russia’s actions anxiously
Many worry about relatives living in Ukraine, and the country from which their families emigrated.
3 years ago
Trenton mayor hopes addressing mental health will interrupt violence
Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora hopes addressing mental health will stem the record bloodshed in New Jersey’s capital city.
3 years ago
‘Welcome back’ discounts and new schedules address SEPTA’s COVID ridership slump
Along with some discounts, SEPTA adds service on some routes, but longer waits on others, to adjust to COVID ridership trends.
3 years ago
After two years of giving away food in Philadelphia and other cities, the chefs behind the project now have a home at Chester's Vittles Food Court.
3 years ago
Stop using these baby formulas, the FDA says, after 4 infants are hospitalized
Abbott Nutrition voluntarily recalled some powdered formulas sold under the Similac, Alimentum and EleCare brands.
3 years ago
Trolley tour celebrates Black women-owned businesses in Philly
The weekly two-hour tour includes stops at Harriett’s, Franny Lou’s Porch, Freedom Apothecary, Marsh + Mane, and Yowie.
3 years ago
‘The trust is gone’: Fallout in Darby Twp. after some firefighters’ racist remarks go public
Some say the tension has been there all along in the town, which is physically and largely racially divided. The recorded comments are proof, they say.
3 years ago
Listen 4:16Yeadon Borough Council votes to fire police chief after allegations of overspending
After weeks of controversy, the Yeadon Borough Council has voted to fire its current police chief.
3 years ago
Amazon labor push escalates as workers at New York warehouse win a union vote
Amazon workers in New York will vote on unionization next month, as the company now faces two potentially groundbreaking union elections at once.
3 years ago
With $161 million to disburse, the county will host three town halls next week, in person and virtually, to offer more details on the process.
3 years ago