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We can curb illegal dumping. But it will take all of Camden to accomplish
Camden resident Shamere Fletcher calls for widespread collaboration to curb illegal dumping.
3 years ago
Facebook removes ‘stop the steal’ content; Twitter suspends QAnon accounts
Both tech companies cited the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden as a reason for taking more stringent approaches to stamp out misinformation campaigns.
3 years ago
‘Draw to Action’ coloring book features Philly artists and supports Philly nonprofits
When you buy a copy, you can choose which org gets the proceeds.
3 years ago
I’ve choked on toxic fumes coming from illegal dump sites. This shouldn’t be the Camden experience
Ivy Staten-Minor has a plan to solve the problem of illegal dumping. It begins with the launch of a social media campaign.
3 years ago
Listen 5:57Philadelphia’s COVID rental assistance program to roll out differently in 2021
After a year of hard lessons, Philadelphia officials say a new and improved COVID-19 rental assistance program will come online in March.
3 years ago
Restaurants could see post-pandemic boom, leading economist tells Del. business leaders
While bars and restaurants will likely return to business as usual once there’s widespread vaccination, JP Morgan Chase’s James Glassman says other sectors could see changes.
3 years ago
Doug Pederson out as Eagles’ head coach
Owner Jeff Lurie fired Pederson Monday in the wake of a miserable 4-11-1 season.
3 years ago
Parler files lawsuit against Amazon, seeking to restore web service
The company is seeking a temporary restraining order to prevent Amazon from removing Parler from its servers.
3 years ago
Temple alum’s martial arts program aims to pull kids away from gun violence
“You never see a Black man or Black kids do jiu jitsu,” said Jeff Whittingham, who is trying to change that.
3 years ago
This week; the fallout of the Capitol raid in the Pa. state house, liquified natural gas terminal proposed on the Delaware River, and trumbonist Papo Vazquez.
Air Date: January 11, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:15Philly has a ton of worker protection laws. But do workers actually know they exist?
It’s not easy to spread the word about employee rights, so the city is looking to community partners.
3 years ago
How to get involved in Philly’s MLK Day of Service — from reading coaching to citywide cleanups
Here’s a look at some of the volunteer opportunities going on in the Philly region.
3 years ago
‘Brian did his job’: Family remembers fallen Capitol officer
Sicknick's death has shaken America as it grapples with how an armed mob could storm the halls of the U.S. Capitol as the presidential election results were being certified.
3 years ago
South Philly was jealous, so film buffs opened the city’s third Free Blockbuster
The Delco native who came up with the idea is hoping no corporate buzzkills shut them down.
3 years ago
Say hello to Black Philadelphia Magazine, a new publication covering culture and community
The first issue of the glossy mag is out now, from the same publisher as the Uptown Standard newspaper.
3 years ago