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A first in 1922: Two Pa. women secure major party nominations for Congress
One was a professor, while the other was related to Ben Franklin.
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Philly’s first ‘slow zone’ aims to curb traffic deaths in Fairhill
The lower speed limit, new speed cushions and corner buffers were chosen with the involvement of community members.
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Ford is recalling about 39,000 SUVS after 16 catch fire under the hood
The company is urging those with affected vehicles to park their cars outside and away from structures.
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Philly ‘spraygrounds’ open a week early ahead of possible record temps
Temperatures in several places are expected to break daily records, with high humidity. Remember to stay hydrated and be careful working outside.
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‘How dare you!’: Grief, anger from Buffalo victims’ kin
Relatives of the 10 Black people massacred in a Buffalo supermarket are pleading with the nation to confront and stop racist violence.
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Port Richmond school gets a library after years of planning, and students are reading up a storm
Donations are helping Liguori Academy fill up the shelves.
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SEPTA kicks off Regional Rail makeover by asking you to dream up your ideal schedule
Convenience? Speed? Frequency? The transit authority is asking riders to help prioritize what gets addressed first.
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Teen committee conducts gun violence survey to bring solutions to city officials
A new teen committee surveyed 1300 students throughout the Philadelphia area on gun violence solutions. “Better gun laws” and more support for families were among the asks.
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Black Enterprise group fights pandemic and wealth gap during Philly summit
The national group, Black Enterprise, meets in Philly for three days to talk up Black businesses, dealing with the pandemic, and the wealth gap.
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Listen 5:57Pa. families have more time to apply for LIHEAP assistance paying for heating bills
The application deadline was moved from May 20 to June 17, to give Pennsylvanians in need more time to apply for help paying off this winter’s heating bills.
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Leadership shake-up for Philly airports: CEO for aviation departs for Chamber of Commerce
The city will start a national search to replace Philadelphia’s CEO for aviation, who will now lead the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia.
4 years ago
The Buffalo shooting and the rise in violent extremism
The suspected gunman that killed 10 Black Americans in Buffalo was inspired by white supremacist and racist ideology. How do we counter violent far-right extremism?
Air Date: May 19, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Five people wounded in shooting near Temple University
One of the victims, a 28-year-old man, is in extremely critical condition after being shot 14 times.
4 years ago
Philadelphia Parking Authority bike officers to take to the streets to keep bike lanes open
The officers will be tasked with keeping cars from illegally parking in bike lanes in Philadelphia in order to stop cyclists from being forced into the streets.
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Philadelphia’s Ride of Silence honors bicyclists who lost their lives
Philadelphia’s Ride of Silence will honor bicyclists who died or who were injured Wednesday evening.
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