Community
Philadelphia police officials say they’re improving community policing as homicides soar
Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw says the Philadelphia Police Department is working to address record numbers of homicides.
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Pop-up bazaar in Chestnut Hill celebrates Indonesian culture
‘Morning Edition’ host Jennifer Lynn speaks with artist and educator Laura Cohn about curating an Indonesian pop-up bazaar in Chestnut Hill.
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Listen 5:29Afghans wait and worry at U.S. bases after frantic evacuation
In New Jersey, many Afghans are relieved to be safe but also deeply fearful for family and friends back home.
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6-year-old girl at center of Amber Alert in Philadelphia found safe
Police say the driver went into a pizza shop on Greene Street while the child was sitting in the backseat of the running car.
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Investigation into I-295/Route 42 wall collapse is nearly complete
While the New Jersey Department of Transportation is finishing its investigation, they have begun designing a new wall that won’t be affected by heavy rains in the future.
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Pearl Harbor survivors gather on 80th anniversary of attack
About 30 survivors and 100 other veterans of the war participated in a ceremony at a pier overlooking the USS Arizona Memorial.
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The Business Center of NW Philly explains how small businesses can benefit from Build Back Better
During the pandemic, the group helped small Black and brown-owned businesses navigate government funding options, retool, and prepare for what’s next.
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Marian Anderson Museum starts a long road back from flood damage
Contractors break ground on half-million dollar restoration as Marian Anderson Society seeks more funding.
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Pour the wax, mix the oil: Making DIY candles at Loomen Labs in Queen Village
The couple behind the new shop recently got engaged.
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Central Bucks residents speak up about transphobia and antisemitism in the community
Residents waited hours to speak in support of diversity, equity, and inclusion, responding to transphobic and antisemitic remarks at a Nov. 9 board meeting.
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Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson to host one week of giving
Given all of the challenges this holiday season, Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson says he "wanted to do even more this year to bring smiles to the faces of children."
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After Temple student’s shooting death, more policing, community partnerships on the table
One local lawmaker said he and parents agree that “the only way to keep Temple students safe is to make sure that everyone is safe.”
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Philadelphia’s Jewish museum changes its name to honor donor Stuart Weitzman
The National Museum of American Jewish History has added the name Weitzman to its name in honor of a transformative gift from the shoe designer.
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Càphê Roasters highlights both Vietnamese and Philadelphia culture in Harrowgate
“We want people to spend time here,” said co-owner Thu Pham of the Kensington Avenue space. “We want them to talk to us and get to know our stories.”
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Flyers fire Vigneault after 8 straight losses
The Flyers have been one of NHL’s biggest flops of the season. Their latest loss was a 7-1 defeat by Tampa Bay on Sunday night that sealed Vigneault’s fate.
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