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Snap Judgment tells intriguing stories about extraordinary and defining events in people's lives. The program's raw, intimate, and musical brand of storytelling dares listeners to see a sliver of the world through another's eye.

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Delaware
Public Health

Delaware State Fair opens in ‘uncharted waters’

One year after celebrating its 100th birthday, the Delaware State Fair cautiously opens with lots of restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

5 years ago

Siobhan Reardon in the Parkway Central Library. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Free Library director Siobhan Reardon has resigned

The leadership change comes after intense pressure from Black workers to change a culture of discrimination.

5 years ago

Vannah Banana founder Kianu Walker and his vegan ice creams
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

This rose ice cream with 24k gold is the perfect antidote to summer 2020

Vannah Banana’s vegan treats are available at pop-ups and via Instagram.

5 years ago

Finn Nahill holds a new drivers license, which uses the gender-neutral designation
Gender
Pennsylvania
Transportation

Pennsylvania introduces gender-neutral driver license option

PennDOT said 16 other states offer a non-binary option on state-issued licenses or cards.

5 years ago

Virus Outbreak Unemployment
Economy
Income Inequality
National

1.4 million seek jobless aid, first increase since March

Last week’s pace of unemployment applications — the 18th straight week it’s topped 1 million — was up from 1.3 million the previous week.

5 years ago

Mae Krier is busy sewing face masks in the ‘Rosie the Riveter’ pattern at her home in Levittown, Pa. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
History
Pennsylvania

‘We did it, and we can do it’: A Bucks County Rosie helps fight a new foe

Mae Krier stitches masks echoing the World War II-era poster’s red and white bandana. Recognition of women’s contributions then is tied up in Congress.

5 years ago

Emiulie Krause as Henry V in Delaware Shakespeare's production of 'Henry V.' (Courtesy of Alessandra Nicole)
Things To Do
Community Events
July 23 - 29, 2020

Del. Shakespeare celebration, tailgate concert series and a big virtual music festival in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Now in our fourth month of social distancing, venues continue to slowly reopen around the Delaware Valley — with lots of public health protocols in place.

5 years ago

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King Hill
The Philadelphia Experiment
Criminal Justice
Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Experiment

And a little child shall lead them: King Hill’s death brings call for change

A chaotic week featuring Trump, John Lewis, coronavirus and federal troops is overshadowed by the murder of a 2-year-old child.

5 years ago

A group of armed people guard a statue of Christopher Columbus located in Marconi Park on South Broad St. These men said they believed that Black Lives Matter/ANTIFA protestors were on their way to destroy the statue. (Courtesy of Ryan Collerd)
History
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Race & Ethnicity

‘What’s next?’ Rage greets city plan to remove Marconi Plaza’s Christopher Columbus statue

Cultural divides took center stage at the first public hearing on Mayor Jim Kenney’s plan to uproot Marconi Plaza’s Christopher Columbus statue.

5 years ago

CJ Thompson (center) with his parents Oneita and Clive Thompson-Lewis (right), and his siblings, Christine, 17, and Timothy, 14. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Higher Education
Immigration

From sanctuary to the Ivy League: A DACA recipient’s journey to Columbia University

After his parents went into sanctuary to avoid deportation, CJ Thompson worked nights to help pay the family mortgage. Now, he’s been accepted to Columbia University.

5 years ago

Listen 4:05
Parkway Central Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia MIGUEL MARTINEZ / FOR BILLY PENN
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice
Billy Penn

Free Library director expected to resign within the week over discrimination allegations

Many board members “were unaware of the true climate at the FLP,” a diversity consultancy found.

5 years ago

(Kim Brent/The Beaumont Enterprise via AP)
Down the Shore
Environment
New Jersey

American Red Cross seeks N.J. volunteers ahead of hurricane season peak

The American Red Cross is seeking to increase its cadre of New Jersey volunteers ahead of the peak of a hurricane season that forecasters say is likely to be active. 

5 years ago

Arlette Morales helped was an organizer of a recent Black Lives Matter march in York, Pa. (Courtesy of Morales.)
Immigration
Pennsylvania
Social Justice
PA Post

Central Pa. teen hopes to be among the first new DACA recipients

Program’s status remains unclear despite federal court rulings; immigration agency says some applications have already been rejected.

5 years ago

Wildwoods
Down the Shore
New Jersey
Public Safety

Jogger commandeers boogie board to rescue man struggling off N.J. beach

A Wildwood official said the successful rescue was the second time in as many weeks that a civilian risked their life to save another in the shore town.

5 years ago

A Philadelphia Police Department cruiser is seen traveling down a Philly street.
Kids
Philadelphia

Missing cousins found safe, reunited with family in Nicetown

Police say the young children, who went missing Tuesday afternoon, were located and unharmed.

5 years ago

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