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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Brandywine Valley SPCA helps airlift 110 dogs and cats from Ida’s path — and more may be on the way
The BVSPCA helped airlift more than 100 homeless pets to safety ahead of Hurricane Ida. Now, it’s preparing for what’s to come.
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Why 911 calls ring and ring: Inside the crisis at Philly police dispatch
A worker shortage means pressure is high and burnout is rampant.
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The PA GOP may carry out an audit of the 2020 election. Plus, efforts to restore beaches at the Jersey shore might not be enough to address rising sea levels.
Air Date: August 30, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:14Rockets fired at Kabul airport amid U.S. withdrawal hit homes
Monday's attack came on the eve of the deadline for American troops to withdraw from Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover.
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Families spending big bucks on big gowns as quinceañera parties return
People in the quinceañera industry in the Philadelphia region report a surge in families wanting to book everything from DJs to videographers — and fast.
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Listen 4:10Death of teenage lifeguard in Cape May prompts concern about surfboats
Cape May officials are re-examining the use of surfboats following the death of a teenage lifeguard.
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Anxious tenants await assistance as evictions resume
States have begun to ramp up the amount of rental assistance reaching tenants, but there are still millions of families facing eviction who haven't gotten help.
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‘You start to feel less scared’: Vax Up Philly Parade draws residents for first and second doses
Philly’s latest effort to boost COVID-19 vaccinations took the form of a parade down Broad Street Sunday, with live music, soccer, and mobile clinics.
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Philly Naked Bike Ride 2021: Clothes off, masks on
There was lots of color on display for the 12th annual body positivity event.
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U.S. says drone kills IS bombers targeting Kabul airport
The strike came as the United States winds down a historic airlift that saw tens of thousands evacuated from Kabul’s international airport.
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