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N.J. fund offers loans to Black-owned firms impacted by COVID-19
The Equitable Small Business Initiative is a $5 million (and growing) pot of money used to award loans to businesses owned by people of color impacted by the pandemic.
3 years ago
COVID-19 kept swimmers out of the pools. Now Philly needs lifeguards so we can get back in
Philadelphia needs to certify close to 400 lifeguards to properly staff pools this year, but a hiring shortage threatens the possibility of a pool season.
3 years ago
Listen 3:31At Montco vigil for victims of anti-Asian attacks, community looks for ways to push back
At Sunday’s vigil in Norristown, speakers discussed strengthening Pennsylvania’s hate crime laws and offering more support for victims.
3 years ago
There’s no location barrier when it’s all remote — and being good at Zoom is now a vital workforce skill.
3 years ago
After data breach exposes 530 million, Facebook says it will not notify users
Facebook said "malicious actors" scraped the data through a vulnerability that it fixed in 2019. But the publicly available data still leaves millions of users vulnerable.
3 years ago
Prince Philip’s funeral to be at Windsor Castle on April 17
Philip, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh, took part in planning his funeral and its focus on family was in accordance with his wishes.
3 years ago
Philly on the rebound: Over 100,000 people walked through Center City last week
The numbers bode well for businesses in the heart of the city after a rough year.
3 years ago
Houseplant Cat Club: PSPCA helps shy cats flourish with time, patience, and plenty of sun
The Pennsylvania SPCA hopes to show that — with time, patience, and plenty of sun — under-socialized cats can blossom into forever companions.
3 years ago
Rapper-actor DMX, known for gruff delivery, dead at 50
The Grammy-nominated performer died after suffering “catastrophic cardiac arrest,” according to the hospital in White Plains, New York, where he died.
3 years ago
Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, dies aged 99
“It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh,” the palace said.
3 years ago
‘Stop lying’: Muslim rights group sues Facebook over claims it removes hate groups
For the past eight years, the civil rights organization Muslim Advocates has reported scores of examples of bigotry and hate promoted across Facebook.
3 years ago
Secret Philly: The history of Swann Memorial Fountain, from execution site to temperance monument
Logan Circle’s picturesque oasis has a fascinating backstory.
3 years ago
Strivers’ Row opens in Kensington as Philly’s first Latino-owned distillery
Soon you’ll able to order a bottle of Papa Juana, a whiskey-based twist on the Dominican drink mamajuana.
3 years ago
How is Tree House Books hosting book giveaways for kids during the pandemic? By taking their show on the road.
3 years ago
Philly’s gun violence epidemic knows no borders and never has
For many Philadelphians, gun violence is a daily threat. Eric Marsh writes that he has never feared for his life more than he does now.
3 years ago