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Philly’s Black community didn’t create the gun violence epidemic we face
West Philadelphian Amir Bey Richardson writes about his experiences with guns and how U.S. history and struggles for white power have shaped them.
4 years ago
Gunman fires into crowd outside Philly bar; 4 critically wounded
Four of the wounded were in critical condition and three were stable, news outlets reported. A person of interest was in custody.
4 years ago
To stop Philly gun violence, officials should put their money where their mouth is, protesters say
“We are robbing our children of a childhood,” said an organizer of Friday’s rally at City Hall.
4 years ago
When yellow fever ravaged Philadelphia, Black residents were asked for help. Then they died.
During the early stages of the 18th century epidemic, doctors believed African Americans were immune.
4 years ago
Video shows assault on Asian American worker outside Philadelphia shop
A viral video depicting an Asian American shop worker in Philadelphia being assaulted is sparking outrage.
4 years ago
Local congregations more prepared for second pandemic Passover than first
“There's a lot in the Passover Seder that has to do with rebirth and starting again. It kind of feels that this year will feel much more like that.”
4 years ago
Listen 1:26‘I do not feel safe’: Over 300 rally in Chinatown against anti-Asian violence, harassment
The rally and march were held to honor the 8 victims of last week’s shooting in the Atlanta area and support the city’s own Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
4 years ago
Philly Style Bagels expands, bringing ‘best in America’ bagels to Old City
The original Fishtown location is also now back in business.
4 years ago
The Township Council unanimously repealed a homophobic 1987 ordinance after community members brought it to their attention.
4 years ago
‘Be a better listener’: Philly business owners share their pandemic lessons
The pandemic forced business owners that have had the same routines for years to reexamine their values and priorities.
4 years ago
Listen 5:42‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to recent violence at SEPTA stations
Tamara Russell hit the streets to talk to Philadelphians about SEPTA and their perceptions of safety within the transit system.
4 years ago
Listen 4:33Virtual ballet, Rembrandt revisited, and Freedom Seder in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
March 25 - 31: The week’s events include virtual screenings of the Pennsylvania Ballet, local theater performances available online, and a historic Passover Seder.
4 years ago
Listen 5:07Police investigating ‘hateful and racist’ vandalism in Chinatown, South Philly
Philly police say they are actively investigating two incidents of racist vandalism in Chinatown and in South Philly.
4 years ago
The search for the gravesite at John Dickinson Plantation in Delaware started after documents were found describing an area where as many as 400 enslaved people were buried.
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Six months in, Zoom still plagues Bucks quarry hearings, and prompts fairness concerns
A Clean Air Council attorney maintains the lawyer for developer H&K Group is coaching the quarry project manager through his witness testimony.
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