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An undocumented former poultry worker who identified herself as Estela Roblero told her story to fellow members of the Delaware Poor People's Campaign. (Delaware Poor People's Campaign)
Delaware
Employment
Income Inequality

Minimum wage hike a priority for Delaware’s Poor People’s Campaign

A leader of Delaware’s chapter in the national movement says having Joe Biden in the White House can help make his state a model for America.

5 years ago

Listen 1:46
Parler, a social media network embraced by right-wing users, announced its relaunch, a month after it was dropped by app stores and its Web host in the wake of the Capitol riot. (Hollie Adams/Getty Images)
NPR
Media
Technology

After weeks of being offline, Parler finds a new web host

Far-right-friendly social media site Parler limped back to life on Monday with a new Web host, retooled community guidelines.

5 years ago

Tawanda Jones rests in what she calls her
Homelessness
Income Inequality
New Jersey

‘Warming more than just bodies’: School gym hosts Camden’s unhoused amid winter freeze

Two years ago, Tawanda Jones and Connie Kellum created a warming center for the unhoused in Camden. They’re back at it again.

5 years ago

Members of the Richard Allen, Penn Town and Harrison housing communities hold a 'Put the Guns Down' peace walk through their neighborhood.
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

North Philly neighbors finally get patrols on violent corner known for shootings

Richard Allen residents have been pushing for the change for years.

5 years ago

Danielle Brief and Jonah Adams stand next to a mural in South Philly
Home & Family
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

A very Philly engagement story: Couple plans identical proposals with murals

They both wanted to pop the question. This South Philly couple decided to say it with street art — unbeknownst to each other.

5 years ago

Edie Weinstein, founder of Hug Mobsters Armed With Love, is giving out 'virtual hugs' this Valentine's Day. (Photo by Kim Krause Berg)

‘Virtual hugs,’ Zoom Galentines, ‘traveling’ to China: How people are celebrating a very different Valentine’s Day

Many are finding creative ways this year to show their love to significant others, friends, and families.

5 years ago

Ruby K. Lane and Katherine Kirby, outside a church in West Philadelphia right after they received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Feb. 13, 2021. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Public Health

Black church leaders, health systems organize mass vaccination site in West Philadelphia

Area hospitals partnered with neighborhood faith leaders to encourage their flocks to get the COVID-19 shot. The first of 3 planned clinics was Saturday.

5 years ago

Fans watch the high school football game between Davison and Flint Powers Catholic on September 18, 2020 in Davison, Michigan.
NPR
K-12
Public Health
Sports

To play, or not to play: Schools wrestle with CDC’s athletics recommendations

New CDC guidance warns schools about resuming athletic activities, especially indoors, but some districts are still sending their kids to play ball.

5 years ago

The east branch of Wallenpaupack Creek runs through Promised Land State Park in Pike County. (Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania)
Environment
Outdoors
Pennsylvania
StateImpact Pennsylvania

State parks opening more campsites to pets, after surge of people visited in 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic limited indoor gatherings and large outdoor events last year, people flocked to state parks for fun —and safe — things to do.

5 years ago

Jamal Johnson continues to protest for more resources to combat gun violence in Philadelphia at City Hall despite snow and more forecast for later today. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Crime
Government Accountability
Gun Violence
Public Safety
Billy Penn

26-day hunger strike ends after activist extracts Kenney promise to act on gun violence

Philly radio host Purple Queen facilitated the truce with Jamal Johnson, through the mayor stopped short of declaring gun violence a citywide emergency.

5 years ago

Leyla McCalla, narrator of the radio program Kanaval: Haitian Rhythms (Courtesy of Rush Jagoe)
History
Race & Ethnicity

Haitian American musician says first Black-led republic should be celebrated during Black History Month

Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with musician Leyla McCalla, who plays Twoubadou music to connect with her Haitian heritage.

5 years ago

Listen 5:59
A PSPCA worker holds a cute puppy and his valentine
Animals
Home & Family
Philadelphia

How the PSPCA is showing love to shelter pets this Valentine’s Day

If you are looking for an excuse to shower shelter animals with unconditional love, here’s what the PSPCA has going on this weekend.

5 years ago

Reagan Campbell, 25, of Philadelphia, is a stylist who wants women to feel confident to wear their hair how they want. (Courtesy of Reagan Campbell)
Delaware
Race & Ethnicity

Black women celebrate growing support for the CROWN Act in Delaware

Delaware appears poised to pass legislation protecting Black people with natural hairstyles from discrimination.

5 years ago

Listen 2:08
Chick Corea, seen here performing in Turin, Italy, in 2018, died Feb. 9. (Giorgio Perottino/Getty Images for OGR)
NPR
Music
Performing Arts

Chick Corea, jazz fusion pioneer, has died of cancer at 79

The keyboardist, composer and bandleader died Feb. 9. He was one of the fathers of jazz fusion, with his work spanning from acoustic jazz to his own Mozart interpretations.

5 years ago

Researchers at Temple University found the average number of people shot in Philly each week nearly doubled during the first eight months of the pandemic. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Health

‘This is unprecedented’: Study finds link between COVID lockdowns and shootings in Philly

Researchers at Temple University found the average number of people shot in Philly each week nearly doubled during the first eight months of the pandemic.

5 years ago

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