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Six-year-old Melvin chose two books from Treehouse Books’ mobile library
Books
Kids
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia

A nonprofit’s free book distribution took a hit during the pandemic. It hopes to change that with a mobile library

How is Tree House Books hosting book giveaways for kids during the pandemic? By taking their show on the road.

5 years ago

Writer Eric Marsh Sr. (Derrick Dean Photography)
PlanPhilly
Gun Violence
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Eyes on the Street

Philly’s gun violence epidemic knows no borders and never has

For many Philadelphians, gun violence is a daily threat. Eric Marsh writes that he has never feared for his life more than he does now.

5 years ago

People dine outside in Northern Liberties. (Courtesy of Northern Liberties Business Improvement District)
Things To Do
Community Events
April 8 - 14, 2021

NoLibs restaurant week, classic guitar fest, Low Cut Connie, and empanadas at home in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

April 8-11: NoLibs restaurant week, jazz celebrated, music fest, and more.

5 years ago

A Philadelphia Police Department cruiser is seen traveling down a Philly street.
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Policing
Public Safety
NBC10

Gunman killed, officer hurt after traffic stop leads to police shooting in North Philly

The ordeal began at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday on the 1500 block of Somerville Avenue when police pulled over a blue Kia sedan with three men and a woman inside.

5 years ago

Panelists at Tuesday's Teal Day Virtual Press Conference marking the 20th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month hosted by WOAR Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence
Gender
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Philly’s rape crisis center marks 20th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month

At a virtual forum, WOAR-Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence noted the continuing need to support victims and reduce incidents of assault.

5 years ago

(AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Radio Times
Gun Violence
Public Health
Race & Ethnicity

The root causes of gun violence

2021 is on track to be Philadelphia’s deadliest year due to the disturbing rise in gun violence. We'll discuss the root causes of gun violence and effective interventions.

Air Date: April 7, 2021 10:00 am

Listen 49:31
The scene of an apparent explosion at a Tacony home.
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Good Samaritan rescues man after explosion rips front off Northeast Philly home

Philadelphia firefighters could be seen pouring water onto the exposed front of the home in the area of Levick and Walker streets.

5 years ago

Philadelphia City Councilmember Mark Squilla. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Race & Ethnicity
Billy Penn

Italian American groups and Councilmember Squilla sue Mayor Kenney for nixing Columbus Day

Filed in federal court, the lawsuit also cites the removal of the Rizzo statue and the demotion of a police captain.

5 years ago

Nahye Hyman stands next to a horse
Movies
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Donations to North Philly riding club skyrocket after confusion over ‘Concrete Cowboy’ fundraiser

The Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club is still searching for a new permanent home.

5 years ago

Edgar Ramírez fills up the wooden library with books
PlanPhilly
Neighborhoods
Public Spaces

Created by and for South Philly’s Latino community, Philibros offers Spanish books to share

A group of Latino South Philadelphia residents launched the book-sharing project to give Spanish readers easy access to books in their language.

5 years ago

Andre Frantone speaks from a podium
Delaware
Housing
Income Inequality

Delaware renters get $200 million in COVID-19 assistance

Thousands of Delaware renters will be able to get help paying rent thanks to $200 million in federal funding that will restart the state’s assistance program.

5 years ago

The U.S. Capitol is seen behind security fencing after a car that crashed into a barrier on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, April 2, 2021.
The Philadelphia Experiment
Black Lives Matter
Mental Health
Public Health
Race & Ethnicity
The Philadelphia Experiment

After a second deadly Capitol attack, mental health must become a priority in the Black community

Structural racism, stigma, and fear keep too many from receiving the help they need.

5 years ago

 'Alice Paul' by Harris & Ewing, Inc. (This image is available from the United States Library of Congress's Prints and Photographs division/Licensed under Public Domain via Commons https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Alice_paul.jpg#/media/File:Alice_paul.jpg)
Radio Times
Energy
Gender

Regional Roundup – 04/05/21

This week; Philadelphians facing higher electricity bills, NJ plans for a massive offshore wind farm, and discovering an early feminist icon's handwritten dissertation.

Air Date: April 5, 2021

Listen 49:42
A screenshot shows the participants in the final class of the spring session of Theatre Horizon’s Autism Drama Program
Behavioral Health
Pennsylvania
Performing Arts

Theatre Horizon’s autism theater classes continue through the pandemic

Theatre Horizon in Norristown moved its theater classes online. Some students with autism prefer it that way.

5 years ago

A person wearing a face mask as a precaution against the coronavirus walks in Philadelphia
Mental Health
Public Health

Coming out of the cave: As life creeps back, some feel dread

While much of the country is gleefully making dinner reservations again and booking long canceled vacations, some are secretly dreading each milestone toward normalcy.

5 years ago

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