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Kobe’s presence remains strong, legacy growing
“It’s nice to see his memory, and just his way of his life being celebrated by people far beyond our area."
3 years ago
Conversations of Kings 2021: Media, narrative, and social change
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year, NewCORE and WHYY presented the 2021 Conversations of Kings: Media, narrative, and social change.
3 years ago
The ‘epitome of Black excellence’: friends, mentees, and acquaintances remember KeVen Parker
Parker’s public viewing at the Met Monday drew a steady trickle of people. One by one, people shared examples of Parker’s advice, encouragement, and generosity.
3 years ago
Food distribution hub gets a million dollars to fund repairs and go solar
A solar upgrade is on the way for a food distribution hub in Philly.
3 years ago
In fatal shootings of unarmed Black people, many police are repeat offenders
Since 2015, police have fatally shot at least 135 unarmed Black people nationwide. The majority of officers were white and for some, the shootings weren't their first or last.
3 years ago
This week; the confusing vaccination rollout in Philly, the gerrymandering battle ahead in 2021, and the Eagles name a new coach.
Air Date: January 25, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:00How an environmental justice controversy sparked in Upper Darby
Residents and officials of several Delaware County towns have joined forces in opposition to a proposal to put a solid waste facility near their neighborhoods.
3 years ago
Veteran broadcaster Larry King dies at 87
With his trademark suspenders and Brooklyn-accented baritone, King spoke with world leaders, celebrities, authors, scientists, athletes — everyone.
3 years ago
Parks on Tap opening physically distanced indoor dining at Fairmount Horticulture Center
In non-pandemic times, Parks on Tap, run by Philly Parks & Rec and restaurant group FCM Hospitality, brings its boozy setup to public parks in neighborhoods across the city.
3 years ago
More than 45 Philly-specific Bernie Sanders mittens memes
Savsies, Gritty, SEPTA — everyone got in on the game. We collected them here for posterity.
3 years ago
Rent out this entire Kensington bookstore for a romantic, affordable, indoor date night
The Head & The Hand Books offers a candlelit setting where couples have the space all to themselves.
3 years ago
Hank Aaron, baseball’s legendary slugger, dies at 86
"Hammerin' Hank" was 86. He shattered Babe Ruth's home run record in 1974.
3 years ago
4 years, 1,400 t-shirts and one message: Trump sucks
West Philly photographer Lori Waselchuk started her apparel messaging project exactly four years ago.
3 years ago
Biden action on Liberian immigrants has community in Philly hopeful
President Joe Biden issued an executive order to shield certain Liberians from deportation, and promised to fix a green card program launched under Trump.
3 years ago
Fewer empty lots, police from community: Philly teens tell Mayor how to make a safer city
For some of Philly's Gen Z residents, 2020 was a political wake-up call. Now, they're bringing their ideas to city government.
3 years ago