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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.

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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.
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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.

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Radio Times
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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

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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

Pope Francis speaks prior to deliver his Urbi et Orbi Blessing, after celebrating Easter Mass
NPR
International
Public Health
Religion

In Easter message, Pope Francis urges broad access to vaccines and an end to conflicts

During Sunday's ceremony, the pope had harsh words for armed forces, support for struggling countries, and urged the use of vaccinations to curb the pandemic.

5 years ago

The high-visibility display encircling PECO's headquarters.
Housing
Pennsylvania
Personal Finance
Philadelphia

PECO proposes electric rate hike that would increase residential bills by nearly 10%

PECO's proposal before the PUC would increase the monthly bill for a residential customer by about 9.65% — an increase of $9.68 for a typical residential account.

5 years ago

A box of Whitman Sampler
Food & Drink
History
Philadelphia

How Philly and Pennsylvania grew to dominate the candy industry

When the Whitman Sampler was created in Philadelphia in 1842, it was the first of its kind.

5 years ago

Hikers in Ridley State Park in Media, Pa.
Environment
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Pennsylvania
Public Spaces

Cool for the spring: Pennsylvania park programs are open again

Medical experts agree that it’s wisest to keep group gatherings outside. Good news: Pennsylvania’s park programming and party permits are open.

5 years ago

People attend an anti-violence press conference on Tuesday outside the building where a 65-year-old Asian woman was attacked in New York.
NPR
Public Safety
Race & Ethnicity

In response to anti-Asian hate incidents, groups step up trainings for bystanders

A surge in anti-Asian harassment over the past year has shed light on the role of the bystander. Groups have teamed up to offer tactics you can deploy if you're a witness.

5 years ago

File photo: A volunteer picks up seedlings to donate to a community garden. (Kenny Cooper/WHYY)
Environment
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Philadelphia
Sustainability

‘A common goal of growing food for donation’: Horticultural Society distributes seedlings to get community gardens started

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society gave away free seedlings to about 40 of Philadelphia’s community gardens Saturday at Awbury Arboretum.

5 years ago

The Kensington Storefront is closing after four years (Instagram/@Lisakelleyart)
Addiction
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Mural Arts is shutting down the Kensington arts center next to Somerset Station

Citing zoning issues, the organization is searching for a new location, but the closure is a loss to many in the neighborhood.

5 years ago

SnackTime, a Philadelphia 10-man brass band playing in Rittenhouse Park. (Photo Courtesy of SnackTime)
PlanPhilly
Music
Outdoors
Public Spaces
Eyes on the Street

Dear Rittenhouse neighbors, please quit over-policing musicians in a public park

Residential groups and local businesses are using their influence to limit one band’s outdoor music performances in Rittenhouse Park.

5 years ago

FILE - In this April 18, 2020, file photo, San Francisco-Marin Food Bank volunteers pack food into bags to be delivered to people in San Francisco. About 25 million Americans will be eligible for more food assistance money under a new policy adopted by President Joe Biden's administration under a change announced Thursday, April 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Food & Drink
Income Inequality
Public Health

Estimated 25 million to see boost in federal food benefits

About 25 million Americans will be eligible for more money in food assistance under a new policy adopted by Democratic President Joe Biden's administration.

5 years ago

Angialeen Mullen runs tap water to demonstrate the horrible smell coming from the faucet Tuesday, Oct. 08, 2019, in Ellendale, Del. (Saquan Stimpson for WHYY)
Delaware
Environment
Public Health

Dedicated funding is one step closer for Delaware clean-water improvements

The Clean Water Trust is designed to provide a consistent way to pay for projects that improve the quality of Delaware’s water.

5 years ago

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