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‘We have nothing’: In Coatesville, residents brace to battle insurers, hope for government aid

Now that the waters have receded, the real work begins for many Chester County residents hit by historic flooding: dealing with insurers.

4 years ago

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International
Sports

Paralympic closing marks end of Tokyo’s 8-year Olympic saga

The Paralympics ended a 13-day run in a colorful, circus-like ceremony at the National Stadium overseen by Crown Prince Akishino, the brother of Emperor Naruhito.

4 years ago

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Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
Transportation
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Vine Street Expressway fully reopens both directions after historic flooding

Thousands of gallons of water were being pumped each minute from the highway in Center City.

4 years ago

The National Museum of American Jewish History
History
Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s Jewish museum emerges from bankruptcy

With a key $10 million gift, the National Museum of American Jewish History settled its overwhelming debt after an 18-month restructuring.

4 years ago

Flooding closes the Vine Street Expressway from Broad Street to the Schuylkill River.
Public Safety
Billy Penn

Philly officials to Vine Street swimmers: ‘Stay out of the water’ and ‘get a tetanus shot’

“It’s not something you want to go swimming in, or tubing in, or any of the other things we’ve seen folks do.”

4 years ago

A large crowd gathers for the Made in America festival in 2019.
Things To Do
Community Events

Festivals, concerts, and fairs anchor Labor Day weekend in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Sep. 2 - Sep. 6: Things to do in Pa., Del., and N.J.

4 years ago

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Black Lives Matter
Media
Race & Ethnicity
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Eyes on the Street

Penn’s first Black newspaper EIC on racism in media

The Daily Pennsylvanian’s first Black editor-in-chief offers a look at how journalists of color are fighting racism in media and reshaping the industry.

4 years ago

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Evacuees stand inside Philadelphia International Airport
PlanPhilly
Housing
Immigration
Philadelphia

‘No one wants to say no’: Philly landlords work to resettle Afghan evacuees

In a region where affordable housing is scarce, resettlement agencies are asking landlords to offer up empty apartments.

4 years ago

Afghan evacuees
Immigration

‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to the city welcoming Afghan refugees

Tamara Russell, aka P.O.C., hit the streets to talk with residents and gauge their attitudes toward the promise of help for Afghan evacuees.

4 years ago

Listen 5:30
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Government
Infrastructure
Billy Penn

Can’t get into your PGW account? 94,000 customers have to re-register after online update

Autopay customers still shouldn’t see any disruptions, the gas utility said.

4 years ago

Two people pose at grand opening of Mask Melanin Market in Glassboro.
Business
New Jersey
Outdoors

Black marketplace moves from Camden to Glassboro, its ‘vibe of the tribe’ intact

Now, the Camden residents behind the popular Mask Melanin Market showcasing Black entrepreneurs have big plans to recreate their “very own Tulsa.”

4 years ago

In an effort to curb video game addiction among children, Chinese authorities are tightening the reins on just how much that online gaming companies are allowed to offer young users.
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Kids

In China, kids are limited to playing video games for only 3 hours per week

It's getting dangerously close to "game over" for some players in China: If you're under 18 and a fan of video games, you're now limited to just three hours of play a week.

4 years ago

A sign welcomes Afghan refugees at PHL airport.
International
Public Safety

Hundreds of Afghan evacuees stream through Philadelphia airport

Evacuees from Afghanistan are still arriving in the U.S. via Philadelphia International Airport. City officials expected hundreds more people to fly in Monday.

4 years ago

Rabbi Chuni Vogel blows the shofar.
Delaware
Religion

Jewish student center at Univ. of Delaware plans to rebuild after 2020 arson attack

One year after the Jewish student center at the University of Delaware was heavily damaged by arson, leaders unveiled plans for a new building for students.

4 years ago

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Media
Philadelphia
Social Justice

N.I.C.E behind the scenes: How Saj Blackwell launched a radio station and got the name ‘purple’

WHYY’s Christopher “Flood the Drummer” Norris and Eric Marsh talk with West Philly’s Saj “Purple” Blackwell about her start in radio.

4 years ago

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