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Cleanups, planting, and playing with worms: Earth Day 2021 in Philly
Here’s how the Philadelphia area will be celebrating Earth Day this year, and how you can participate — from cleanups and plantings to scavenger hunts.
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Four Sikhs among victims of Indianapolis mass shooting
Indianapolis' tight-knit Sikh community mourned Saturday as members learned that four Sikhs were among the eight people killed in the mass shooting at a FedEx warehouse.
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Dozens march in Center City in protest of the killing of Daunte Wright by police
Dozens of demonstrators marched through the streets of Philadelphia in protest of the deadly police shooting of Daunte Wright in Minneapolis last week.
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Northern Liberties gym owner who grew up in the streets is giving Philly kids an alternative
Maleek Jackson’s path to entrepreneurship hasn’t been easy.
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Black arts landmark Dox Thrash House to live again as apartments, commercial space
Developer Beech Community Services bought the Sharswood landmark last year after activists worked to raise awareness of the Black history that happened there.
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Prince Philip is laid to rest as somber queen sits alone
Coronavirus restrictions mean that instead of the 800 mourners included in the plans for his funeral, there will be only 30 inside the castle's St. George’s Chapel.
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Anonymous gift to help preserve Abolition Hall in Whitemarsh
A $3.95 million agreement will allow the township and Whitemarsh Art Center to purchase the Underground Railroad stop.
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Jimmy Rollins reflects on decline of Black players in MLB
When Jimmy Rollins made his first All-Star team as a rookie with the Philadelphia Phillies 20 years ago, the percentage of Black players in the majors was 13. It’s down to 7.
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‘Let us stay united’: Mayor Kenney writes open letter to city ahead of Chauvin verdict
Mayor Jim Kenney released an open letter to Philadelphians, offering his thoughts in advance of the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin, accused of murdering George Floyd.
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Caribbean Restaurant Week seeks to drive traffic to local eateries
Blane Stoddart, of the Young Caribbean Professional Network, who co-organized Caribbean Restaurant Week, said that about 30% of Philly's restaurants have gone out of business.
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After a seemingly endless winter, signs of spring are finally sprouting throughout the region. Here's how to make the most out of your garden during this growing season.
Air Date: April 16, 2021
Listen 49:00Averting another Walter Wallace Jr. tragedy: $13 million boost for mental health crisis response
Mayor Kenney’s proposed city budget would up the number of units available and help integrate with police dispatch.
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Police ID killer in FedEx shooting as 19-year-old man
They said they could not yet say why he opened fire with a rifle late Thursday night at a FedEx processing center near the Indianapolis airport.
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Lemonade venture leads to sweet success for 10-year-old entrepreneur
After two years of running his stand and selling his drinks in various pop ups, Micah is gearing up to take his business on the road.
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A 6-year-old was shot and lost his dad in one night. The impact will be felt well beyond the family
More than 50 children under the age of 18 have been shot in Philly so far this year. Victims advocates on the impact and resources for young people and families.
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