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Activists hung caution tape around City Hall in Philadelphia on March 26, 2021, to bring the crime scenes they witness in their neighborhoods to city officials’ work place. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Would a gun violence emergency help Philadelphia? Advocates just want action, whatever you call it

Semantics aside, the city still hasn’t set a timeline for distributing its new anti-violence grants.

4 years ago

Christmas on the beach with santa hat
Things To Do
Community Events

Christmas in July, National Ice Cream Day, and the music of ‘Toy Story’ in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

If you're a fan of Christmas in July, you have multiple options this weekend. We highlight them and other fun events in the Delaware Valley.

4 years ago

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A memorial on 60th Street in West Philadelphia
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Philly mayor doubles down against calls to declare gun violence emergency

Kenney launched his bi-weekly gun violence update by doubling down on his refusal to declare a citywide emergency, arguing it would not help stem the bloodshed.

4 years ago

The funeral for former Camden Mayor Gwen Faison on July 21 at Antioch Baptist Church in Camden. (April Saul for WHYY)
History
New Jersey
Politics

Former Camden Mayor Gwen Faison remembered as ‘the epitome of class’

The first woman to serve as Camden’s mayor was remembered as ‘a trailblazer’ and ‘a lady at all times’ who cared deeply about her adopted city.

4 years ago

Marc Zumoff calls the play-by-plays for the 76ers. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Philadelphia
Sports

Catching up with Marc Zumoff one month into retirement

“Morning Edition” host Jennifer Lynn catches up with longtime Sixers play-by-play announcer Marc Zumoff one month into his retirement.

4 years ago

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A view looking down Front Street towards the Benjamin Franklin Bridge
Employment
Income Inequality
Philadelphia

A one-stop shop aims to connect Philly job-seekers, employers, and social services

The free digital platform intends to match people with businesses that have immediate hiring needs and lower the city’s unemployment rate.

4 years ago

Maso Kibble, Diamond Anthony, Jessica Kallup, Manny Frank-Lampon, Rich Frank-Lampon, André Henson aka Alzei Barbei Mizrahi, Elicia Gonzales, Jamaal Henderson, Abdul-Aliy Muhammad.
LGBTQ
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Reinventing Philly’s Pride Parade: What happens next?

A new group is working to create a celebration that’s affordable, representative, and inclusive — without police.

4 years ago

Chris Pieretti holds up a compost bucket on the sidewalk
Environment
Pennsylvania
Sustainability

‘Gotta get a bucket’: Media Borough debuts municipal-wide composting program

The borough hopes the program will reduce household waste up to 30%, create nutrient-rich soil, and lower the carbon footprint.

4 years ago

Participants of the youth advocacy programs at Philadelphia's Juvenile Law Center pose at the Pa. State Capitol with program managers Cathy Moffa (L) and Marcía Hopkins (R) COURTESY JUVENILE LAW CENTER
Billy Penn

Thousands of Philly foster youth are still waiting for pandemic relief money

The $1.1 million in federal funding is being distributed via $200 gift cards.

4 years ago

A person flies a Cuban flag outside the White House
International
Philadelphia
Protests

‘People are really, really suffering’: Philly area Cubans help amplify protesters’ cries for freedom

As unrest continues in that country, many Cuban Americans and immigrants living in the Philadelphia region are showing their solidarity.

4 years ago

A woman wearing a protective mask walks with a baseball cap to shield from the sun walks in front of a Tokyo 2020 display
International
Sports

Olympics finally arrive, 1 year later and far from Tokyo

The Games of the 32nd Olympiad were to have started last July 22 but were pushed back by the coronavirus pandemic.

4 years ago

A makeshift memorial grows outside the Pulse nightclub
Gun Violence
Philadelphia

Philly native who lived through Pulse nightclub shooting to lead Gun Violence Survivors Foundation

After suffering serious injuries during the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting, Patience Carter says the Gun Violence Survivors Foundation helped her regain confidence.

4 years ago

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An illustration of a film projector overlays an image of the Philly Free Library
Movies
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Users upset as costs force Free Library to drop free movie streaming service

Kanopy and Hoopla were projected to cost 10% of the library’s entire budget. The funds will be redirected to physical branches.

4 years ago

A small plane makes an emergency landing on an Ocean City bridge.
New Jersey
Public Safety
Transportation

Small plane makes emergency landing on bridge in Ocean City, New Jersey

There was no immediate word on what caused the plane to make the emergency landing on the 9th Street Bridge.

4 years ago

A Lyft logo is installed on a Lyft driver's car next to an Uber sticker
Philadelphia
Transportation

Need a Lyft? Shared rides return to Philly on ride-hailing platform

The ride-hailing company had halted the popular, money-saving option due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

4 years ago

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