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‘Stop lying’: Muslim rights group sues Facebook over claims it removes hate groups
For the past eight years, the civil rights organization Muslim Advocates has reported scores of examples of bigotry and hate promoted across Facebook.
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Secret Philly: The history of Swann Memorial Fountain, from execution site to temperance monument
Logan Circle’s picturesque oasis has a fascinating backstory.
5 years ago
Strivers’ Row opens in Kensington as Philly’s first Latino-owned distillery
Soon you’ll able to order a bottle of Papa Juana, a whiskey-based twist on the Dominican drink mamajuana.
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How is Tree House Books hosting book giveaways for kids during the pandemic? By taking their show on the road.
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Philly’s gun violence epidemic knows no borders and never has
For many Philadelphians, gun violence is a daily threat. Eric Marsh writes that he has never feared for his life more than he does now.
5 years ago
April 8-11: NoLibs restaurant week, jazz celebrated, music fest, and more.
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Gunman killed, officer hurt after traffic stop leads to police shooting in North Philly
The ordeal began at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday on the 1500 block of Somerville Avenue when police pulled over a blue Kia sedan with three men and a woman inside.
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Philly’s rape crisis center marks 20th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month
At a virtual forum, WOAR-Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence noted the continuing need to support victims and reduce incidents of assault.
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The root causes of gun violence
2021 is on track to be Philadelphia’s deadliest year due to the disturbing rise in gun violence. We'll discuss the root causes of gun violence and effective interventions.
Air Date: April 7, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:31Good Samaritan rescues man after explosion rips front off Northeast Philly home
Philadelphia firefighters could be seen pouring water onto the exposed front of the home in the area of Levick and Walker streets.
5 years ago
Italian American groups and Councilmember Squilla sue Mayor Kenney for nixing Columbus Day
Filed in federal court, the lawsuit also cites the removal of the Rizzo statue and the demotion of a police captain.
5 years ago
Donations to North Philly riding club skyrocket after confusion over ‘Concrete Cowboy’ fundraiser
The Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club is still searching for a new permanent home.
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Created by and for South Philly’s Latino community, Philibros offers Spanish books to share
A group of Latino South Philadelphia residents launched the book-sharing project to give Spanish readers easy access to books in their language.
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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.
5 years ago
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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