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People gather at Cup Foods after a guilty verdict was announced at the trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin for the 2020 death of George Floyd, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Minneapolis, Minn. Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of Floyd. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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National
Social Justice

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.

5 years ago

Demonstrators gather outside Cup Foods to celebrate the murder conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the killing of George Floyd
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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.

5 years ago

The fires are burning on 10th and Venango streets and extending to Broad and Lycoming streets, spreading to nearby brush, cars, and several buildings.
Philadelphia
Public Safety
NBC10

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.

5 years ago

Safety precautions for the Black Food & Dessert Expo include masks required, hour break between shop blocks, PPE (personal protective equipment) for all vendors and temperature checks for everyone who enters. (Submitted photo)
Business
Food & Drink
Race & Ethnicity
The Philadelphia Tribune

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.

5 years ago

The Gazela is pictured in Philly in June 2015
Environment
Outdoors
Philadelphia

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.

5 years ago

Listen 5:25
Raymon “La Salsa” Rincón inside of his shop, which he has owned since 2007. | Raymon “La Salsa” Rincón dentro de su tienda, de la que es propietario desde 2007. (Photo by Bernardo Morillo/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Business
Music
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Bilingual version

From 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.

5 years ago

Listen 4:47
Raymon “La Salsa” Rincón inside of his shop, which he has owned since 2007. | Raymon “La Salsa” Rincón dentro de su tienda, de la que es propietario desde 2007. (Photo by Bernardo Morillo/WHYY)
Business
Music
Race & Ethnicity
Version en Español

‘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.

5 years ago

Listen 4:47
Raymon “La Salsa” Rincón inside of his shop, which he has owned since 2007. | Raymon “La Salsa” Rincón dentro de su tienda, de la que es propietario desde 2007. (Photo by Bernardo Morillo/WHYY)
Business
Music
Race & Ethnicity
English version

How 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.

5 years ago

Listen 4:47
Protesters in West Philadelphia marched from the site of the MOVE bombing to Malcolm X park in protest of racial injustice. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Black Lives Matter
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Philadelphia
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‘Don’t comply, die. Do comply, still die.’: Philadelphians process Chauvin trial in city-hosted healing circle

As Philadelphians brace themselves for what the Chauvin verdict will be, the city is facilitating a series of conversations meant to heal.

5 years ago

Pro-Trump insurrectionists storm the U.S. Capitol
Media

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.

5 years ago

Teachers escort students to H.B. Wilson Elementary School
K-12
New Jersey
Public Health

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.

5 years ago

African Heritage Dancers and Drummers performer Kofi Hunt, 11, plays during the 42nd Annual Odunde Festival in Philadelphia. The dance group has performed at every festival since 1975.
Community Events
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
The Philadelphia Tribune

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.

5 years ago

Philly Iceberg meme
History
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

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.

5 years ago

General view of Citizens Bank Park during a Phillies game
Radio Times
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Regional Roundup – 04/19/21

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 49:30
Natasha Cloud appears in the foreground with a basketball; the Philadelphia skyline appears in the background
Gender
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Why doesn’t Philly have a WNBA team? The local history of women’s basketball and the case for bringing it back

Best fan base, large media market, plenty of stadium space — it’s a no-brainer.

5 years ago

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