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These street art projects tell the story of Philadelphia in 2020
In a year that cried out for it, artists created hope, spread awareness, honored victims, and added beauty to the city.
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Payment for summer census work comes as a holiday gift for 5 Camden teens
When a fund ran out, five teenagers were paid less than others promoting census awareness in Camden. A church gave each of them $400 before Christmas.
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What got us through 2020? For many, it was hobbies, relationships and 4-legged pals
The events of 2020, however significant, had an effect on everyone. NPR's Morning Edition wanted to know what helped get people through the tough times.
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Philly closes out a violent 2020 with nearly 500 homicides
The particularly violent year gave way to more killings in the early hours of New Year’s Day, with three more murders after midnight.
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‘Lay on the bed, eat food, play with the dogs’: A very chill COVID New Year’s in Philly
Most Philly residents were ready to say so long to 2020. If anything, the year has taught them making plans can be a fool’s errand.
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Everyone knows a superhuman Black woman, but there are no superhuman Black women
2020 was the year that flapped me.
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US rings in new year with subdued celebrations
The CDC urged people to find an alternative option for celebrating the holiday — with an aim to avoid large crowds and indoor gatherings.
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Rogue, maskless Mummers kick off 2021 with ‘protest’ through South Philly
For the first time in decades, the new year dawned in Philadelphia without a formal Mummers Parade. Instead, there was a festive “protest.”
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Grocery stores remind customers to ‘Plan for the Ban’ as Del. moves to reusable bags
A ban on single-use plastic bags takes effect in 2021. Stores can sell reusable bags, or provide paper bags at no cost or a cost of their choice.
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Missed milestones to faded friendships: The unacknowledged grief of 2020
For people who are generally OK — healthy, employed — there's pressure to stay grateful. But those feeling so-called smaller losses also need to grieve.
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Virus is the wild card in how Atlantic City fares in 2021
When and how thoroughly Atlantic City bounces back is likely to depend on how quickly and effectively the coronavirus pandemic is brought under control in 2021.
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Newark, Del., residents complain of COVID-era church services in two-story home
Bay Pointe neighbors in Newark, Del., say Ignition Church is violating COVID-19 restrictions by holding services without masks and physical distancing.
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New Year’s Eve celebratory gunfire expected in Philly, leaving communities in fear
New Year’s Eve celebratory gunfire has some afraid to leave their homes and comes at the end of a historically violent year.
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Delawareans reveal plans to ring in 2021, and not everyone’s staying home
The governor is urging residents to limit gatherings to their immediate households. Some are heeding his call; others say they can keep safe while socializing.
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Listen 1:54How Philly’s biggest 2020 real estate deal could create opportunities for Philly students
Hilco has promised a first-of-its-kind public-private partnership that offers a new pathway into skilled professions for Philadelphia public school students.
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