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A North Philadelphia grower is planting an orchard on a vacant lot
The fledgling farm is growing quietly on a piece of city-owned land, part of a grassroots movement that seeks to turn vacant lots into green spaces.
4 years ago
Listen 4:04Philly students get vaxxed at the zoo before heading back to school
The event is the first of its kind for the school district, but arrives after months of partnering with CHOP to organize other vaccination clinics around the city.
4 years ago
How dirt bikes in the city build community, culture
WHYY youth interns talk with supporters of the local dirt bike community about the future of the culture and its positive impacts.
4 years ago
Here’s how you can support earthquake relief efforts in Haiti
Looking to get involved but not sure how to help? Here are some resources to get you started.
4 years ago
Coronavirus concerns again force cancellation of N.J. marathon
The New Jersey Marathon and Half Marathon were scheduled to be held in and around Long Branch on Oct. 16 and 17.
4 years ago
How to get more people vaccinated? In Philly, by hosting a parade down Broad Street
A brass band, a rap emcee — and free vax clinics along the way.
4 years ago
Haitians in N.J. and Del. hope for the best as post-earthquake recovery efforts continue
Haitians in New Jersey and Delaware hope to help family and friends back home as the recovery continues.
4 years ago
‘My mind’s made up’: Trusted vaccine messengers in Camden have their work cut out for them
An effort to get Camden barbers to act as trusted messengers for the COVID-19 vaccine shows how hard fighting misinformation really is.
4 years ago
Listen 4:51The grants, which range in size from $10,000 to $48,400, will go to 10 different community-based groups.
4 years ago
From Delran to Olympics: Carli Lloyd announces retirement
The Burlington County, New Jersey, native who became a global soccer superstar and Olympic gold medalist has announced her retirement from the sport.
4 years ago
Philly gun violence leaves pain, numbness
A “perfect storm” of deadly factors helped revive an old nickname for Philadelphia popularized by its detractors — “Killadelphia.”
4 years ago
Two new bars in the Gayborhood are owned by people of color, marking a major shift
Said one proprietor of telling people his place is brown-owned: “You wouldn’t believe the number of people who are shocked.”
4 years ago
New from Yards Brewing, Philly Standard is made for tailgating — and priced to match
Sometimes you just want a regular beer.
4 years ago
Masks? Vaccine mandates? An update on the changing Covid-19 restrictions in the Delaware Valley. Plus, a new model putting therapists in New Jersey public schools.
Air Date: August 16, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:01Afghanistan falls to the Taliban again as the U.S.-backed government collapses
In a sudden, final offensive, the Taliban pushed into Kabul, as Afghanistan's U.S.-backed president left the country and diplomatic personnel beat a retreat from the embassy.
4 years ago