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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.
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Listen 1:46After 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.
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‘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.
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North Philly neighbors finally get patrols on violent corner known for shootings
Richard Allen residents have been pushing for the change for years.
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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.
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Many are finding creative ways this year to show their love to significant others, friends, and families.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with musician Leyla McCalla, who plays Twoubadou music to connect with her Haitian heritage.
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Listen 5:59How 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.
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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.
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Listen 2:08Chick 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.
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‘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.
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