Community
Police reimagined: The future of public safety, part 4
WHYY's Community Engagement Editor Christopher Norris leads a discussion on defunding the police & the future of public safety.
4 years ago
Weekend of violence claims one of Philly’s hottest rising rappers at age 18
Aamir Johnson Daye, aka D4M Skiano, was loved by fans, friends, teachers and family.
4 years ago
Pa. coronavirus recovery: Delaware among 18 states in Philly’s travel advisory
Anyone traveling into Philadelphia from those states, which include its neighbor Delaware, are advised to self-quarantine for 14 days and monitor their symptoms.
4 years ago
Facebook civil rights audit: ‘Serious setbacks’ mar progress
The audit recommends building a “civil rights infrastructure” into every aspect of the company, as well as a “stronger interpretation” of existing voter suppression policies.
4 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: Murphy to mandate mask-wearing outside
Gov. Phil Murphy acknowledged that enforcing the order will be difficult, but emphasized hot spots and rising case numbers in other areas of the country.
4 years ago
PAFA stands by CEO and vows reforms after Black Lives Matter tensions go public
The academy is also reviewing its political speech and affiliation policy following a petition signing.
4 years ago
Marty and her guests discuss policing reform - why some efforts have failed, and what new approaches might stem pervasive police misconduct.
Air Date: July 8, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:59Christopher Columbus statue coming down in Trenton
Crews in Trenton started dismantling the statue Wednesday, a day after city Mayor Reed Gusciora announced the decision.
4 years ago
Parkway homeless encampment grows, while talks with city, PHA go slowly
The tents have encroached on Von Colln Park’s ballfield, where kids were scheduled to start playing this week. Demands go unmet; neighbors are frustrated.
4 years ago
Listen 5:57A new Trump administration rule limiting online classes for international students has thrown the tens of thousands of students enrolled in Pa. universities into uncertainty.
4 years ago
It’s a small town where people typically hold police officers in high regard, but amid national conversation about police brutality, there’s a groundswell pushing for change.
4 years ago
Listen 5:42‘It’s not normal’: After violent Fourth of July weekend, South Philly residents march for change
After a violent Fourth of July weekend, South Philly residents march for change and demand investments in violence intervention programs.
4 years ago
Say her name: How the fight for racial justice can be more inclusive of Black women
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Kimberlé Crenshaw, co-founder of the Say Her Name campaign, about how the Black Lives Matter movement can be more inclusive of Black women.
4 years ago
Eagles WR DeSean Jackson apologizes for anti-Semitic post
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson has apologized after backlash for sharing anti-Semitic posts on social media over the weekend.
4 years ago
PECO Crown Lights go dark until fall amid system upgrades
The Crown Lights, which made their debut on July 4, 1976, were powered down Monday night.
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