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A Pride Month event teaches LGBTQ teens circus techniques and connecting skills
Staff at the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts demonstrated the basics of aerial sling, juggling and trampoline, to help kids `find their tribe.’
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Today is Loving Day — when interracial marriage finally became legal in the U.S.
The Lovings had committed what Virginia called unlawful cohabitation. Their marriage was deemed illegal because Mildred was Black and Native American; and Richard was white.
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Philly LGBTQ history: An overview of the city’s legacy of pride
From Quaker house parties to the black-and-brown striped flag.
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Apple iPhones can soon hold your ID. Privacy experts are on edge
Buying a coffee and grabbing a train is already possible with an iPhone, but Apple wants to replace the physical wallet completely.
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‘More Color, More Pride’ flag ascends at Philly City Hall
The flag, created in 2017, includes black and brown stripes in addition to the traditional six-color rainbow layout.
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Trenton to mark Juneteenth next weekend with first citywide celebration
The African American Cultural Collaborative of Mercer County plans to host a three-day Juneteenth celebration next weekend in Trenton.
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Darnella Frazier, who filmed George Floyd’s murder, wins an honorary Pulitzer
The video played a major role in igniting a global protest movement against police violence, and was used as evidence in the trial of Floyd's killer.
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How a Philly bike dude built British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s new ride
Bearded bike-maker Stephen Bilenky typically builds high-performance steel bikes using vintage milling machines.
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Body of homeowner found after explosions, fire in Eagleville, Pa.
The body of the man who witnesses say chased a code enforcement officer with a gun Thursday was found inside the rubble of his Eagleville home shortly before midnight.
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“Worn Stories” and the clothing that makes us
For many of us, the items in our closet hold meaning, memory, and stories within their seams. On this show, we explore those stories and ask what our clothing means to us.
Air Date: June 11, 2021
Listen 49:15Convention and Visitors Bureau wants groups to `Meet the Moment’ in Philly
A new marketing blitz targets markets just a short hop away, as well as local businesses that could keep their conferences here.
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Thousands of Philly students line up to take advantage of expanded summer programs
Using federal stimulus dollars, the district is combining academics with other ways to enrich the learning experience for students. Almost 15,000 students have signed up.
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U.S. suffers over 7 ransomware attacks an hour. It’s now a national security risk
The surge in attacks has been years in the making. Last year, there were 65,000 ransomware attacks, according to the cybersecurity company Recorded Future.
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Pride, Philly Beer Week, a Prince tribute, and Take 6 in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
June 10-13 - Prince tribute, Philly Pride, Beer fest, Take 6
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Listen 3:52Tacos, crab cakes, spiked desserts: What to eat and drink at the Philadelphia Flower Show
Maybe skip the veggie hoagie, but there are local food trucks, a beer garden, and seating that overlooks the lakes.
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