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Facebook board readies for its biggest decision yet: Whether to reinstate Trump
The decision to ban Trump from both Facebook and Instagram, which the company owns, came after the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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How to celebrate AAPI Heritage month in Philadelphia
Food pop-ups, fundraisers, rallies, discussions, and art exhibits across the city.
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Delaware’s Catholics, including President Biden, get new leader
Bishop-elect William Koenig will replace Most Reverend W. Francis Malooly who has led the Diocese of Wilmington since 2008.
5 years ago
This week; consolidating Pa.'s universities, the potential for Pa. to lose a congressional seat, and Persian poet Fatemeh Shams.
Air Date: May 3, 2021 12:00 am
Listen 49:00No prizes, few rules. To Crush the Commonwealth, just ‘ride yer damn bike’ across Pa.
Follow the brave souls who biked 380.3 miles across Pennsylvania, from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia, for the 2021 Crush the Commonwealth ride.
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Listen 4:42Why the air quality in Philly might be worse than we know
Experts say the problem here goes beyond 2 dangerous pollutants assessed nationally by the American Lung Association, ozone smog and fine particles.
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History is repeating in Kensington. It doesn’t have to be this way
Urban anthropologist and community leader Bill McKinney charts the history of Kensington and signs of a new path forward.
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Secret Philly: The 1914 trash cleanup program that gained nationwide fame
The weeklong effort was so robust it was called “a model” for other cities to follow.
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Cherry Hill man to be honored for spreading book wealth
Larry Abrams of Cherry Hill will receive the Russ Berrie Award from Ramapo College of New Jersey for his work with his organization, BookSmiles.
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Undocumented New Jerseyans are now eligible for driver’s licenses. Here’s how to apply
This policy change makes as many as 450,000 New Jerseyans newly eligible to get behind the wheel.
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The Philly Truce app launches on Sat. It relies on professional and trained volunteer conflict mediators to connect with residents who’ve reached out for help.
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Listen 5:15No college, no problem. Some employers drop degree requirements to diversify staffs
The tech industry is filled with people who have the same type of education and advantages. As the sector expands, economists say this reinforces inequality.
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Journalist and former S. Philly High student recall 2009 attacks against Asian teens
WHYY’s `Morning Edition’ host Jennifer Lynn discusses a Chalkbeat retrospective on the bias and violence that spurred a student boycott.
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Listen 6:35North Philly entrepreneurs and artisans bring life to a former junkyard at La Placita flea market
A new weekend flea market offers natural ice cream and other goods made and sold by North Philadelphia entrepreneurs.
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New museum on the Mall, Chestnut Hill home fest, and streaming Mozart in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
April 29 - May 2: The week’s events include roller skating at Dilworth Park, drive-in movies in Wilmington, and an evening stroll in a Jenkintown botanical garden.
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