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Mayor Jim Kenney addresses the media alongside a group of other state and local leaders
Gun Violence
Philadelphia

‘Mad or nah?’: Kenney remains unwilling to declare gun violence a citywide emergency

Tamara Russell, aka P.O.C., hit the streets of Philadelphia to hear how residents feel about Mayor Jim Kenney’s hesitancy to declare gun violence a citywide emergency.

4 years ago

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Sharon Rivera adjusts flowers and other items left at the grave of her daughter, Victoria
Addiction
National
Public Health

U.S. overdose deaths hit record 93,000 in pandemic last year — a 29 percent jump

Overdose deaths in 2020 are just one facet of what was overall the deadliest year in U.S. history, with about 378,000 deaths attributed to COVID-19.

4 years ago

Broad Street Run
Community Events
Philadelphia
Sports

Broad Street Run returns to Philly this October

The 2021 Blue Cross Broad Street Run, the 41st iteration of the race, will take place on Sunday, Oct. 10 after a pandemic-induced hiatus.

4 years ago

In his new book for young teenagers, Charles Kenny points out signs of global progress, including the growing number of kids in school. Above: The Oloo Education Center aims to provide an education to kids in Kibera, a poor community in Nairobi, Kenya. When you type
NPR
Kids

Two 14-year-olds grill an author about the future of humanity

What kind of world will Gen Z live in 20 years from now?

That's one of the questions that Charles Kenny aims to answer in a new book targeted to 12-15 year olds.

4 years ago

Uptown Beer Garden (Eddy Marenco / Uptown Beer Garden)
Community Events
Food & Drink
Public Spaces

Love Park has a new neighbor: Uptown Beer Garden

Uptown Beer Garden has moved to a new location, expanding its outdoor space. Uptown will be able to entertain more guests and expand food and drink options!

4 years ago

Wayne Jacobs poses for a photo
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Billy Penn

‘I lost everything’: Philly anti-violence activist scrambles after house fire

Known for his criminal justice work in the community, Wayne Jacobs is asking for help.

4 years ago

A closeup of Michelle Obama
Income Inequality
Philadelphia
Public Health

‘Pass the Love’: Michelle Obama’s campaign to fight food insecurity coming to Philly

Former first lady Michelle Obama is bringing “Pass the Love w/ Waffles + Mochi,” a campaign to fight food insecurity, to Philadelphia.

4 years ago

Protesters march outside Penn Museum, with one sign prominent that reads,
History
Philadelphia
Social Justice

MOVE bombing victim remains from Penn have been returned, family says

The university’s investigation into mishandling of victims’ remains from the 1985 bombing is ongoing.

4 years ago

Saj “Purple” Blackwell (left) and Terence chat outside
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety

‘The community is tired’: No Gun Zone founder, residents react to rash of gun violence

Amid ongoing gun violence in Philadelphia, residents are rethinking innocuous summer activities and how police should respond to public safety concerns.

4 years ago

Playstreets captains (from left) Jah’sier Birchett, Taylor Elliot, Makalah Hanible and Semaj McFadden stand outside
Kids
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia

Philly neighborhoods celebrate teen ‘play captains’ at kickoff event

Teen “play captains” will teach kids on “Playstreets,” closed-off roads pre-designated by the city that draw over 150 kids daily.

4 years ago

Trash sits on a Philly sidewalk.
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
Billy Penn

Philadelphia issues more than 1,000 tickets for trash left outside, despite ongoing pickup delays

The city is “charging people for its own mismanagement of services,” said one West Philly resident.

4 years ago

The lowest parts of Turkey Path Trail are along a series of waterfalls at Colton Point State Park.
Outdoors
Pennsylvania
Public Health

Lyme disease and COVID: How to tell symptoms apart as Pa. hits peak tick season

Lyme disease cases have been on the rise in Pa. for two decades. But epidemiologists worry residents might confuse some symptoms with a mild case of COVID.

4 years ago

A pair of sandals are pictured in the foreground, with Blue Lagoon in the background
NPR
Business
Employment
Mental Health

Iceland cut its work week and found greater happiness and no loss in productivity

The results of two trials in Iceland found that a 35- to 36-hour workweek resulted in similar or greater productivity and improved well-being among workers.

4 years ago

Brett Roman Williams poses for a photograph while holding a pillow with a photo of his father, Donald Williams, lower right, and brother Derrick Williams
Gun Violence
Mental Health
Philadelphia

Grief counselors in short supply amid rising gun violence in Philly

In Philly, gun violence is prevalent and grief counselors are scarce. Experts say it's a nationwide trend, with most mental health professionals stretched to their limit.

4 years ago

People line up outside Dalessandro’s
Business
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Dalessandro’s leaps into the future with digital order board and texting for pickups

Longtime customers appreciate the added convenience at the classic Roxborough cheesesteak joint.

4 years ago

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