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This West Philly biz owner is one of 550 who already got relief money from the city
Around 60% of awardees are people of color, and 34% are women.
4 years ago
Penn State furloughs some employees with 50% pay, doesn’t rule out future layoffs
Facing major financial losses, Penn State has furloughed some employees, but will be paying them 50% starting May 4 through June.
4 years ago
Why we need community organizers in the time of COVID-19
Grants are available to groups organizing around the pandemic and to those struggling to operate in a changed environment or generate lost revenue.
4 years ago
The Pennsylvania Innocence Project concluded Rudolph Sutton was likely innocent, just as his health began to decline after serving 30 years behind bars.
4 years ago
Listen 2:21Indego offers a 30-day discount to mark 5 years of blue bikes in Philly
The bike-share has logged more than 3.5 million rides and hit record numbers in 2020 before the coronavirus pandemic shut down the city.
4 years ago
NWS: Tornado caused damage as it moved across N.J. barrier island
A tornado caused damage on a New Jersey barrier island during Tuesday afternoon's severe thunderstorms, the National Weather Service confirmed Thursday.
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Rev. Dr. Alyn E. Waller tests positive for COVID-19
Rev. Dr. Alyn E. Waller shared Thursday that he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
4 years ago
Coast Guard suspends search for Ocean County man last spotted in rowboat
The Coast Guard has suspended its search for a man who went missing after taking his rowboat into a southern New Jersey waterway before strong storms swept through the area.
4 years ago
In the age of social distancing, Quakers have quickly adapted to online worship
In the last month, many things once deemed impossible have suddenly become imaginable. That’s certainly true for the Religious Society of Friends.
4 years ago
Bootsie Barnes, legendary Philadelphia jazz saxophonist, dies at 82
An icon in the Philly jazz scene, he grew up in West Philly, making a name for himself in the 1950's playing alongside the likes of legendary musicians such as Lee Morgan.
4 years ago
Betsy Wyeth, widow and muse of Andrew Wyeth, dies at 98
Betsy James Wyeth, the widow, business manager and muse of painter Andrew Wyeth, has died at age 98.
4 years ago
As we enter another week of self-isolation and social distancing, here's our latest Things To Do in the Philadelphia region, online edition.
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Listen 3:56Straight-line winds, not a tornado, caused damage at Jersey Shore, NWS says
A tornado was not responsible for the damage inflicted in an Ocean County municipality Tuesday, weather officials say.
4 years ago
Give help, get help: Two new apps offer food delivery — and a chance to volunteer
For Philly and Your Neighbor Good are helping Philadelphians in need.
4 years ago
How ‘Filthydelphia’ made Earth Day a thing
No, the Unicorn Killer did not found Earth Day. A look back at Philadelphia’s role in creating Earth Day and shaping the environmental movement.
4 years ago
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