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Maria Quiñones-Sanchez arriving at her victory party back in 2019 when she won the race for the 7th Council district. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
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Regional Roundup – 11/8/21

City Councilmember Maria Quinones Sanchez discusses her breast cancer diagnosis. And, Dr. Aaron Beck, pioneer of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, passed away last week at 100.

Air Date: November 8, 2021 10:00 am

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Travelers walk through the Salt Lake City International Airport
International
Public Health
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U.S. lifts pandemic travel ban, opens doors to visitors

Airlines are now preparing for a surge in travel after the pandemic and resulting restrictions caused international travel to plunge.

4 years ago

Larissa Hopwood and Aparna Nair dance
Community Events
Pennsylvania

Doylestown hosts its first annual Diwali Day

Doylestown had its first annual Diwali event at Burpee Park this Sunday. Hosted by Desis of Doylestown and Youth4Unity, community members came out for the festival of lights.

4 years ago

As childhood friends, they roughed it up on the football field in South Philadelphia. They still meet to play today. (6abc)
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
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6abc

40-year-long friendly football tradition lives on

As childhood friends, they roughed it up on the football field in South Philadelphia. They still meet to play today.

4 years ago

The happy couple, finally married at Clementine's Stable Cafe on North Broad COURTESY JEFF GRIMES AND HANNAH LIEBOW
Home & Family
Philadelphia
BillyPenn

Floods in Manayunk threatened their pandemic-postponed wedding, but friends stepped up to make it work

Even the replacement venue briefly lost power that weekend, thanks to Ida.

4 years ago

A Wilmington police officer approaches a car with teen drivers during a simulation witnessed by other students at William Penn High School. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Delaware
Policing
Streets & Roads
Transportation

Teen drivers taught how to ‘survive’ a traffic stop — by the cops

A new initiative from the U.S. Attorney’s office in Delaware has one goal in mind — “making sure everyone goes home safely.”

4 years ago

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NEW YORK, USA - MAY 15, 2019: Counter in Starbucks cafe with Straws and sugar to pick up to go
Food & Drink
Government
New Jersey

You now must request a straw with your soft drink in New Jersey

As part of an impending overall ban on single-use plastics in the Garden State, a restriction on straws took effect Thursday.

5 years ago

The Brotherly Grub cauliflower cheesesteak will be served during the ‘’Dig In Day’’ celebration
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
The Philadelphia Tribune

‘Dig in Day’ to celebrate Black-owned restaurants, chefs

The celebration kicks off a national movement spearheaded by Pepsi that aims to drive $100 million in sales toward Black-owned restaurants during the next five years.

5 years ago

A kidpreneur from Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, showcases his love of design and passion for his community with his trendy clothing brand that he hopes will inspire youth all over the world on “Shark Tank”
Business
Philadelphia
TV

15-year-old Philly entrepreneur appears on Shark Tank

Trey Brown was just 12 years old when he used his birthday money to start “SPERGO,” a colorful, sporty apparel company.

5 years ago

Community members and grassroots organizations were invited to participate in the Community Violence Prevention Summit at Esperanza Health Center in North Philadelphia on November 5, 2021. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Gun Violence
Public Safety

‘This is a Pennsylvania problem’: Bipartisan calls for statewide action on gun violence

Pa. Senator Sharif Street and Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal brought together state and local leaders to discuss gun violence prevention.

5 years ago

People are seen adjusting the clock during the summer time period in Salvador, Brazil
Public Safety

Daylight saving ends: Get ready to set back your clocks — and check your smoke alarms

On daylight saving, it’s also good practice to check your smoke alarms.

5 years ago

Coded by Kids founder Sylvester Mobley
Employment
Philadelphia
Technology

Coded by Kids works to close the race gap in the tech world

Germantown native Sylvester Mobley is founder of the organization, and the mastermind behind the effort.

5 years ago

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Community Events
Food & Drink
Philadelphia

A pie could help provide a meal for those in need this Thanksgiving

A Philadelphia-based group is selling holiday pies to help those in need have a healthy gourmet meal this Thanksgiving.

5 years ago

Maegan Llerena leads protesters at 20th and Matket streets
Keystone Crossroads
Immigration
Philadelphia
Protests

Immigrant groups frustrated by inaction in D.C. block traffic in front of Sen. Casey’s office

Instead of issuing citizenship, Democrats are proposing giving longtime undocumented residents temporary protection from deportation and work permits.

5 years ago

Park street area of Kolkata, India is decorated with Diwali lights on 12 Nov. 2020
Home & Family
Philadelphia
Religion

How is Diwali celebrated differently in India and the U.S.?

WHYY host Priyanka Tewari, who grew up in India, speaks with UPenn lecturer Dr. Murali Balaji about his experience celebrating Diwali in the U.S.

5 years ago

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