Community
The pandemic labor market through the eyes of Philly’s immigrant restaurant workers
The lack of safety net in the undocumented immigrant community pushed many towards other jobs. But vacancies in restaurants also gave them newfound leverage.
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Listen 3:22Worker killed in accident at Three Mile Island
A worker at the deactivated Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Dauphin County died in an accident at the plant last week, officials said.
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Gymnasts Simone Biles, Aly Raisman to testify at senate hearing on Larry Nassar case
Four decorated gymnasts will testify at a U.S. Senate hearing this week regarding the FBI's shortcomings in investigating the Larry Nassar case.
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The Flyers have a ’new-look roster.’ Now they need a new goal song
In a first for the franchise, the Philadelphia Flyers are asking for fans’ help in selecting a new goal song.
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Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson on grants going to community organizations throughout Philadelphia to help combat gun violence. And, the Fringe Festival turns 25.
Air Date: September 13, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:01Eagles fans optimistic as new season kicks off, but wary after too many ‘broken hearts’
At a tailgate block party in Fishtown, people were excited for a fresh start with a new coach and quarterback, but tempered their expectations after too many “broken hearts.”
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Making *real* Philadelphia cream cheese inside a Kensington shipping container
At Perrystead Dairy, the mission is the milk.
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Need for costly repairs is forcing the temporary closure of two Cheltenham libraries
The American Library Association said the township’s issues are common: Similar infrastructure problems plague public libraries across the country.
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At the Garden of Reflection, looking back on the passing of so many on 9/11
About 200 people gathered for a ceremony in Lower Makefield Township, Bucks County, to honor those who lost their lives exactly 20 years ago.
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Exhibition traces a 200-year history of water pollution in Philadelphia
The Science History Institute opens “Downstream,” a historical exhibition of the science behind Delaware River watershed analysis.
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More money available to help struggling businesses in Camden County
Camden County is making another $10 million in federal aid available to struggling businesses to help them survive the COVID-19 delta surge.
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The cleanup continues in Mullica Hill and other parts of Gloucester County
A week after a tornado devastated parts of Gloucester County, residents continue to pick up the pieces and rebuild.
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The ‘war tax’ resistance movement and the Philly athlete who pioneered anthem protests
After they were arrested at a 1961 sit-in, Philadelphians Juanita and Wally Nelson and Eroseanna Robinson continued their activism throughout their lives.
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Virus claims Black morticians, leaving holes in communities
About 130 Black morticians have died of COVID-19 across the United States.
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Ground zero rebuilding still unfinished, 20 years later
Two planned skyscrapers, a performing arts center and a church are still unfinished at the site, which plays host to the annual ceremony honoring nearly 3,000 people killed.
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