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Tears and relief sweep intersection where George Floyd was killed
In the place now known as George Floyd Square, a spot that millions around the world have seen in videos shot by bystanders during Floyd's arrest, there was relief.
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‘This is a landmark case’: Philly area processes guilty verdict in the murder of George Floyd
Philly area residents reacted with relief, joy, and some sadness after a Minnesota jury found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of murdering George Floyd.
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Brush fires spread along train tracks in Philadelphia’s Hunting Park neighborhood
The fires started around 2:40 p.m. Tuesday and spread along the tracks from Broad and Lycoming streets to 12th and Luzerne streets.
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Black Food & Dessert Expo pop-up returns for a spring experience
The annual Black Food and Dessert Expo, founded by Aneesah Smith-Ward, returns April 23-25 at Urbn Ridge Center at 5261 Ridge Ave. with 19 businesses signed up so far.
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Working on a sharp new look for Philly’s 120-year-old tall ship, Gazela
A hull rebuild will enable the ship to sail beyond the sheltered waters of the Delaware. Another goal: Teaching job skills that will travel too.
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Listen 5:25From bachata to barber shop: La historia de un emprendedor en Filadelfia
Raymon Rincón owns two barber shops on North Fifth Street in Philadelphia. He is part of a strong community of business owners from the Dominican Republic.
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Listen 4:47‘La Salsa’ de los emprendedores dominicanos en Filadelfia
Raymon Rincón es dueño de dos barbería en North Fifth Street en Filadelfia. Es parte de una comunidad de empresarios de la República Dominicana.
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Listen 4:47How a bachata musician created the United Nations of barber shops in North Philly
Raymon Rincón owns two barber shops on North Fifth Street in Philadelphia. He is part of a strong community of business owners from the Dominican Republic.
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Listen 4:47As Philadelphians brace themselves for what the Chauvin verdict will be, the city is facilitating a series of conversations meant to heal.
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Apple signals return of right-wing ‘free speech’ app Parler
Apple said it has reached an agreement with the right-wing social app Parler that could lead to its reinstatement in the company's app store.
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About 900 Camden students have returned to the classroom for hybrid learning
While the school year is almost over, hundreds of Camden’s youngest learners came back to the classroom Monday as the district rolls out hybrid learning.
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Odunde Festival goes virtual for 46th anniversary
The virtual festival will be held June 6-13 and will feature 46th anniversary pop-up t-shirt and mask giveaways.
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The complete guide to every reference, joke, and obscure history lesson on the Philly iceberg
Writer Cameron Jones combined his own research with feedback from social media to create the viral meme.
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This week; Philadelphia City Councilperson Maria Quiñones Sánchez on the Mayor's budget address, Rev. Mark Tyler on the looming Chauvin verdict, and Marcus Hayes talks sports.
Air Date: April 19, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:30Best fan base, large media market, plenty of stadium space — it’s a no-brainer.
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