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Coffee, bowling, and getting vaxxed: What Google trends show about Philly in 2021
We regret to inform you that another year has passed.
4 years ago
If you don’t trust the air you breathe, keep reading
A new city advisory group needs the input of people who know what it's like to smell a tire fire outside or breathe in highway fumes day in and day out.
4 years ago
Rumblings of a community benefits agreement at PES refinery site have Hilco listening
A coalition of community organizations wants the new owner of the South Philly complex to protect residents from pollution and gentrification.
4 years ago
Philadelphia police officials say they’re improving community policing as homicides soar
Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw says the Philadelphia Police Department is working to address record numbers of homicides.
4 years ago
Pop-up bazaar in Chestnut Hill celebrates Indonesian culture
‘Morning Edition’ host Jennifer Lynn speaks with artist and educator Laura Cohn about curating an Indonesian pop-up bazaar in Chestnut Hill.
4 years ago
Listen 5:29Afghans wait and worry at U.S. bases after frantic evacuation
In New Jersey, many Afghans are relieved to be safe but also deeply fearful for family and friends back home.
4 years ago
6-year-old girl at center of Amber Alert in Philadelphia found safe
Police say the driver went into a pizza shop on Greene Street while the child was sitting in the backseat of the running car.
4 years ago
Investigation into I-295/Route 42 wall collapse is nearly complete
While the New Jersey Department of Transportation is finishing its investigation, they have begun designing a new wall that won’t be affected by heavy rains in the future.
4 years ago
Pearl Harbor survivors gather on 80th anniversary of attack
About 30 survivors and 100 other veterans of the war participated in a ceremony at a pier overlooking the USS Arizona Memorial.
4 years ago
The Business Center of NW Philly explains how small businesses can benefit from Build Back Better
During the pandemic, the group helped small Black and brown-owned businesses navigate government funding options, retool, and prepare for what’s next.
4 years ago
Marian Anderson Museum starts a long road back from flood damage
Contractors break ground on half-million dollar restoration as Marian Anderson Society seeks more funding.
4 years ago
Pour the wax, mix the oil: Making DIY candles at Loomen Labs in Queen Village
The couple behind the new shop recently got engaged.
4 years ago
Central Bucks residents speak up about transphobia and antisemitism in the community
Residents waited hours to speak in support of diversity, equity, and inclusion, responding to transphobic and antisemitic remarks at a Nov. 9 board meeting.
4 years ago
Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson to host one week of giving
Given all of the challenges this holiday season, Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson says he "wanted to do even more this year to bring smiles to the faces of children."
4 years ago
After Temple student’s shooting death, more policing, community partnerships on the table
One local lawmaker said he and parents agree that “the only way to keep Temple students safe is to make sure that everyone is safe.”
4 years ago