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Sexual assault reports increase at US military academies
The increase continues what officials believe is an upward trend at the academies, despite new sexual assault prevention and treatment programs.
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Kennett Square was a crucial stop for freedom seekers on the Underground Railroad
The Chester County town formed a bridge between states that allowed slavery and Philadelphia.
3 years ago
Effort to preserve Trenton’s Black history gets a funding boost from Amazon employees
The money will help restore the historic Locust Hill Cemetery, the city’s oldest burial site for African Americans.
3 years ago
Murphy announces $10M for N.J. program to help homeowners facing foreclosure
The program allows N.J. to buy eligible homes that are up for foreclosure and help residents stay by working with them to afford their mortgages.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania parks need more than $1.4 billion in infrastructure repairs
Pennsylvania’s parks need more investment for conservation and to address wear and tear on the 121 parks used by more than 42 million people last year.
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Philly launches ‘Black + Gold Series’ to foster dialogue, unity across AAPI and Black communities
City officials said they chose to launch the series in February as a nod to two important celebrations: Black History Month and Lunar New Year.
3 years ago
Conspiracy theorists fueled bump in extremist killings in 2021, ADL reports
The ADL’s report says white supremacists, antigovernment sovereign citizens and other adherents of long-standing movements were responsible for most of the deadly attacks.
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PASSi will offer primary care to their limited English proficient seniors, allowing them to get proper primary care in their own language.
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What internet outrage reveals about race and TikTok’s algorithm
"Collaborative filtering may also reproduce whatever bias there is in people's behavior."
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The Regional Roundup – February 14th
We look at geothermal energy as a switch from fossil fuels in the region. A new law prohibits traffic stops for minor offenses in Philly. And, Covid in white-tailed deer.
Air Date: February 14, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:12PPP loan grift: Eddie Ibanez partnered with Logan Paul on NFT CryptoZoo, but his bio is full of lies
Was Zenabi Data ever legit? A billionaire investor was convinced, but a onetime employee said the FBI is now asking about his former boss.
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Philly’s restaurant scene is poised for a big resurgence. But there are winners and losers
Philadelphia’s restaurant scene is rebounding after nearly two grueling years of pandemic uncertainty.
3 years ago
Listen 1:54For some athletes, what is Chinese is not so simple
Who gets to play for a country's national team at the Winter Olympics is an especially complicated question in China.
3 years ago
Young workers give unions new hope
After decades of decline, U.S. unions have a new reason for hope: younger workers.
3 years ago