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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.
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Black Americans experiencing collective trauma, grief
Experts say the racial trauma impacting Black Americans is built upon centuries of oppressive systems and racist practices that are deeply embedded within the nation's fabric.
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A boom in use during the pandemic fuels expansion of trails in Montco
The Schuylkill River Trail will see a new connector to Route 422 near Pottstown, helping the link from Chester County all the way south to Philly.
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Free therapy program for Black men ramps up amid pandemic-era stressors
Leaders say the need is massive, as COVID-19 has brought grief and unemployment to the forefront — stress that’s disproportionately hit the Black community.
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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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