Community
The week’s events in and around Philadelphia include Black history on celluloid and an East Passyunk food fest.
3 years ago
Listen 3:47After a year of pandemic sacrifices, the faithful make one more for Lent
After a year of so many pandemic sacrifices, the faithful ponder living a little leaner still on Ash Wednesday.
3 years ago
Listen 1:34After anti-Asian speech sparks outrage, Lower Moreland school officials act. Is it enough?
After the Lower Moreland board approved the creation of a diversity council and planned for increased training, community members called the actions the “bare minimum.”
3 years ago
8 people shot near Olney Transportation Center
Philadelphia police say eight people were shot just before 3 p.m. Wednesday afternoon near the busy intersection of Broad Street and Olney Avenue.
3 years ago
24 animatronic dinosaurs to take over Philly Zoo in new exhibit
Guests will embark on a prehistoric journey to when dinosaurs roamed the Earth in the zoo’s forthcoming exhibit.
3 years ago
Former Trump Plaza Casino in Atlantic City goes out with a bang
The former Trump Plaza casino was imploded after falling into such disrepair that chunks of the building began peeling off and crashing to the ground.
3 years ago
Crews rescue 11 people during massive water main break in North Philly
Crews rescued 11 people after a massive water main break flooded roads and vehicles in North Philadelphia early Tuesday evening.
3 years ago
Penn State THON prepares for a virtual weekend of dancing
The pandemic means thousands of people – including many immunocompromised kids with cancer – can’t gather together in the Bryce Jordan Center.
3 years ago
Mutual aid is booming in Philly. Here’s how you can help
Team up, talk to your neighbors, practice self-care, and don’t judge, say folks who’ve joined the local movement.
3 years ago
SEPTA employees endure steady threats of violence even as transit ridership drops
Bus drivers and others on SEPTA’s frontlines describe harassment and attacks as part of the job. The pandemic has worsened the situation, some say.
3 years ago
Minimum wage hike a priority for Delaware’s Poor People’s Campaign
A leader of Delaware’s chapter in the national movement says having Joe Biden in the White House can help make his state a model for America.
3 years ago
Listen 1:46After weeks of being offline, Parler finds a new web host
Far-right-friendly social media site Parler limped back to life on Monday with a new Web host, retooled community guidelines.
3 years ago
‘Warming more than just bodies’: School gym hosts Camden’s unhoused amid winter freeze
Two years ago, Tawanda Jones and Connie Kellum created a warming center for the unhoused in Camden. They’re back at it again.
3 years ago
North Philly neighbors finally get patrols on violent corner known for shootings
Richard Allen residents have been pushing for the change for years.
3 years ago
A very Philly engagement story: Couple plans identical proposals with murals
They both wanted to pop the question. This South Philly couple decided to say it with street art — unbeknownst to each other.
3 years ago