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Comcast offers $10K grants to small businesses owned by people of color

Next month, small businesses owned by people of color in Philly, Chester, and four other cities can apply for $10,000 grants offered by the media giant.

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‘They are chasing these kids to their deaths’: Camden police pursuit prompts questions, flashbacks for Thomas family

Michael Thomas ended up in the Cooper River following a police chase in Camden. Two years later, questions remain.

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From all walks of life, Philadelphians gather to mourn John Chaney

The late Temple men’s basketball coach left an impression on Philadelphians off and on the court.

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Temple University guard Eddie Jones, right, keeps basketball coach John Chaney in a headlock as they walk off the court after their practice session at the USAir Arena, Thursday, Match 17, 1994. (AP Photo/Ted Mathias)
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Regional Roundup – 02/08/21

This week; remembering legendary Temple basketball coach John Chaney, CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank Patrick Harker, and South Jersey soul singer Mary Cross.

Air Date: February 8, 2021 10:00 am

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(YouTube/Fiverr Super Bowl teaser)
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Billy Penn

Watch the Four Seasons Total Landscaping Super Bowl commercial

Thanks to a Fiverr ad, the Northeast Philly small biz had another moment on the global stage.

5 years ago

A close-up of a giant banh mi
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

‘America’s best restaurant’ made 60 feet of sandwiches for the Super Bowl, because Philly

Kalaya’s giant pork belly banh mi special sold out ~super~ fast.

5 years ago

A police officer drives in Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Policing

Police officer charged with DUI was at FOP lounge before crashing into NE Philly home, injuring 2

Philadelphia’s police commissioner has vowed “a complete and thorough investigation” into the incident, which left a woman in critical condition.

5 years ago

The Green Resource Center at Norristown Farm Park
Environment
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Income Inequality
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‘A beautiful addition’: PHS bringing a Green Resource Center to Montgomery County

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society effort will include a 2-acre teaching farm, a solar-powered greenhouse, and community garden beds.

5 years ago

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Animals
Pennsylvania
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6 Delaware Valley pups to be featured in Puppy Bowl 2021

On Sunday, Feb. 7, Puppy Bowl XVII will feature pups from Providence Animal Center, Match Dog Rescue, and The Center for Animal Health & Welfare.

5 years ago

Authors exchange ideas during the social justice panel at the 29th annual African American Children's Book Fair. (Hopin screenshot)
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Philadelphia
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‘Thank you to the kids’: Virtual African American Children’s Book Fair attracts guests from around the world

An online audience that included people from Botswana and Albania heard authors and illustrators talk about their work at the Philly-based event.

5 years ago

Skate instructor Sultana Afifiah helps a new skater at Laura Sims Skatehouse in Philadelphia. The city’s rinks are reopening with COVID restrictions in February. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY
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Philly public ice rinks will open with COVID-19 safety precautions

Rinks will host public skate hours on evenings and weekends to offer residents safe, affordable family fun.

5 years ago

Born in Toronto, Christopher Plummer made his name as a classical actor -- performing Shakespeare at the Stratford Festival in Canada and the Royal Shakespeare Company in England. He began acting in films in the 1950s. He's pictured above in 2011.
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Christopher Plummer, star of stage, screen, ‘Sound Of Music,’ dies at 91

The Oscar, Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor died Friday at his home in Connecticut. He was 91.

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Pennsylvania

Upper Darby and the township workers union are at odds over a no-layoff clause

The union represents the township’s sanitation workers and animal control, parking enforcement, and other non-first responder uniformed employees.

5 years ago

Left: Rosa Parks honored during SEPTA ceremony (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) Right: Caroline LeCount (Courtesy of Transportationhistory.org)
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Philadelphia
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Before Rosa Parks: The fight for Philly transit equity and the Black women on the frontlines

As SEPTA honored Rosa Parks on her birthday, history remembers Caroline LeCount, who risked her life to desegregate 19th century Philadelphia’s streetcars.

5 years ago

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Keystone Crossroads

Conspiracy theorists in the family? We want to hear from you.

Have you lost a family member to a world of conspiracy theories? Share your story.

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