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A parents group wants TikTok to let parents see all the videos their kids access.
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NPR
Kids
Media
Public Safety

Parents are asking TikTok for access to the videos their kids are watching

Tragedies have led a group of parents to call on TikTok to let them see all the videos accessed by their children, to keep abreast of the dangers.

5 years ago

The exterior of Giovanni's Pizzeria
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Best pizza in Philly? Tyrese Maxey picks Giovani’s in Center City

The rising Sixers star gave the underrated sports bar a shoutout on Instagram.

5 years ago

(Left to right) Laura Foreman doing her job; Convicted state legislator Henry 'Buddy' Cianfrani speaking to the media about their relationship.
Media
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

The story of Laura Foreman, reporter whose affair inspired Inquirer ethics policy and proved double standard

“I don’t care if my reporters are sleeping with elephants, as long as they aren’t covering the circus.”

5 years ago

Philadelphia 3rd District Councilmember Jamie Gauthier speaks from a podium at a press conference, with elected officials behind her
Radio Times
Crime
Gun Violence
Income Inequality
Social Justice

Gun violence and community trauma in the Covid-19 pandemic

Philadelphia has been in a gun violence crisis for a long time, but the number of shootings in the city since the beginning of the pandemic is staggeringly high.

Air Date: July 29, 2021 10:00 am

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An overhead view of Kaiserman JCC summer camp
Kids
Pennsylvania
Public Health
6abc

Popular summer camp goes on pause after COVID-19 outbreak in Wynnewood, Pa.

When Kaiserman JCC summer camp returns from a self-imposed pause, they'll require masks for all, no matter the location or vaccination status.

5 years ago

Cedar Street Pool Party (Danya Henninger/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

6 secrets for throwing an epic Philly block party

Philly throws legendary block parties. Here are the tips you need to know to master summer’s favorite urban art form.

5 years ago

Dancers dance onstage.
Things To Do
Community Events

Dance for everybody, sharks, and Shakespeare in the parks in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

This weekend, enjoy dance, Shakespeare, and sharks across the Delaware Valley.

5 years ago

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ACT UP protest outside of Mayor Kenney's condo. (Juno Rosenhaus / ACT UP)
PlanPhilly
Housing
Philadelphia
Policing
Protests

Five hospitalized after activists clash with police outside Mayor Kenney’s Old City home, two arrested

ACT UP, which organizes weekly housing protests near Mayor Kenney’s Old City apartment, said this was the first to be dispersed by law enforcement.

5 years ago

An empty SEPTA train car.
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Transportation

Weeks after SEPTA extends private security contract, a guard beat a man at a turnstile

The violence occurred soon after SEPTA extended its $1.5 million contract with Allied Universal to keep security guards stationed along the Market-Frankford Line.

5 years ago

British Olympic diver Tom Daley won his first gold medal on Monday after competing in three other Olympic games. (Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP)
NPR
LGBTQ
Sports

Openly LGBTQ Olympians would rank 14th in medal wins if they were a country

If all of the publicly out LGBTQ athletes at the Olympics represented a country under a single rainbow flag they'd be coming in 14th in the world for their medal count.

5 years ago

Sept 11. Tribute in Light
History
National

Remembering 9/11: Where were you?

Help us mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and tell us: Where were you?

5 years ago

Simone Biles from the U.S. performs on the vault during the gymnastics
NPR
International
Sports

U.S. women’s gymnastics takes silver in team final after Simone Biles pulls out

It's a devastating blow for her three teammates, who are all first-time Olympians. Biles was expected to compete on all four apparatuses.

5 years ago

Dancer lone Nash holds her leg in the air
Dance
History
Philadelphia

Philly’s great-grandmother of African dance, Ione Nash, has died

The dancer, teacher, and karate black belt stayed active until age 95.

5 years ago

Crabfries and cheese sauce are pictured at Yankee Stadium
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

It’s true, Philly sports fan favorite Crabfries are now sold at Yankee Stadium

Chickie’s & Pete’s opened the Bronx ballpark concession stand this spring after two years in talks.

5 years ago

A gaping hole at 6th and Bainbridge streets is closed off by Philly Streets Department barriers
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads

‘Like an asteroid struck’: Bella Vista residents survey damage after massive water main break

City officials say they’re still sorting through the damage and setting a recovery timeline after a water main busted Sunday morning near South Street.

5 years ago

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