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Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Mexican Independence Day Festival attracts thousands to Penn’s Landing to celebrate the ‘vibrant people’ of the region

In its 25th year, the Philly festival took place Sunday in the face of ongoing ICE operations.

8 months ago

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A happy shopper shows off her haul at the 20th anniversary Philly AIDS Thrift block party
Community Events
Gender
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Philly AIDS Thrift’s 20th anniversary block party draws a big crowd

Organizers said Saturday's event was nearly twice as large as any of the previous 19 block parties.

8 months ago

Michelle Flamer speaks to protesters at Independence National Historical Park
History
Philadelphia
Protests

Philly activists rally to protect President’s House history as Trump deadline to remove exhibits depicting slavery nears

The Trump administration has given a Sept. 17 deadline for federal agencies to remove materials that highlight the darker parts of American history.

8 months ago

University of Victoria postdoctoral fellow Nathaniel Brunt
History
International
Pennsylvania

Iraq’s Yazidis rediscover lost history through photos found in a Penn museum archive

A University of Pennsylvania researcher is leading an effort to connect photos taken of the Yazidi population in northern Iraq in the 1930s.

8 months ago

SNAP
Government
Income Inequality

SNAP cuts could devastate Atlantic City, one of New Jersey’s largest food deserts

Atlantic City food pantries brace for SNAP cuts, as one of N.J.’s worst food deserts faces rising hunger and limited grocery options.

8 months ago

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Studio 2
Black Lives Matter
Crime
Criminal Justice

Studio 2 Extra: Pulitzer Prize and Emmy-winning journalist Trymaine Lee

Trymaine Lee reflects on his book, childhood trauma and systemic violence in Black communities, emphasizing empathy, understanding and hope for healing and change.

Air Date: September 12, 2025 12:00 pm

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Media
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Penn State to wind down WPSU after board of trustees declines transfer to WHYY

In voting down a proposal to transfer the station to WHYY, trustees expressed concern over a $17 million subsidy and wanted a commitment to hire staff.

9 months ago

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Meals from new restaurant in Philly
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Mawn’s Phila and Rachel Lorn are on a roll with a new restaurant and two prestigious “best of” nods

This week, the duo opened Sao, an oyster, crudo and cocktail bar, made the New York Times’ list of top restaurants, and received a best chef honor from Food & Wine Magazine.

9 months ago

An American flag hanging
Community Events
History
Pennsylvania

Here’s how Delco plans to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary

Starting January 2026, Delaware County residents will have more than 100 events and programs to choose from.

9 months ago

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Members of Philadelphia’s police and fire departments gather
History
Philadelphia

Police officers, firefighters and other victims of the Sept. 11 attacks remembered at Philadelphia ceremony

The event included solemn ceremonies in remembrance of those who died in a series of terrorist attacks in 2001.

9 months ago

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Chivonn Anderson
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Marsha’s, Philly’s first women’s sports bar, opens next week

Located on South Street and named for an LGBTQ+ activist, the bar will prioritize women’s sports. The owner has plans to expand.

9 months ago

A child riding around with a helme
Kids
Pennsylvania
Public Safety

Haverford Township passes new helmet requirement for kids on e-bikes, electric scooters

Starting in January, parents of children under 16 not wearing a helmet could face $25 fines.

9 months ago

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A sign for Iron Hill Brewery
Business
Food & Drink
6abc

Iron Hill Brewery closing 3 locations in the region

The three locations are in Chestnut Hill on Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia, Main Street in Newark, Delaware, and Voorhees, New Jersey.

9 months ago

Scot Esdaile
Delaware
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice

‘Serious challenges’: National NAACP board takes action to revamp struggling Wilmington branch

Connecticut’s NAACP leader aims to stabilize operations, finances and community impact for the 110-year-old Wilmington branch.

9 months ago

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Members with the Burlington County Sheriff’s Office's inspection team at an event
Aging
New Jersey
Policing

A South Jersey sheriff’s office program is helping older residents with free safety and security checks

As part of the Burlington County Sheriff's Office program, inspectors check door and window locks, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and exterior home security issues.

9 months ago

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