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To play, or not to play: Schools wrestle with CDC’s athletics recommendations
New CDC guidance warns schools about resuming athletic activities, especially indoors, but some districts are still sending their kids to play ball.
5 years ago
State parks opening more campsites to pets, after surge of people visited in 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic limited indoor gatherings and large outdoor events last year, people flocked to state parks for fun —and safe — things to do.
5 years ago
26-day hunger strike ends after activist extracts Kenney promise to act on gun violence
Philly radio host Purple Queen facilitated the truce with Jamal Johnson, through the mayor stopped short of declaring gun violence a citywide emergency.
5 years ago
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with musician Leyla McCalla, who plays Twoubadou music to connect with her Haitian heritage.
5 years ago
Listen 5:59How the PSPCA is showing love to shelter pets this Valentine’s Day
If you are looking for an excuse to shower shelter animals with unconditional love, here’s what the PSPCA has going on this weekend.
5 years ago
Black women celebrate growing support for the CROWN Act in Delaware
Delaware appears poised to pass legislation protecting Black people with natural hairstyles from discrimination.
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Listen 2:08Chick Corea, jazz fusion pioneer, has died of cancer at 79
The keyboardist, composer and bandleader died Feb. 9. He was one of the fathers of jazz fusion, with his work spanning from acoustic jazz to his own Mozart interpretations.
5 years ago
‘This is unprecedented’: Study finds link between COVID lockdowns and shootings in Philly
Researchers at Temple University found the average number of people shot in Philly each week nearly doubled during the first eight months of the pandemic.
5 years ago
‘How many lives?’: Survivors want to know why Philly won’t declare gun violence emergency
As City Council and Mayor Kenney continue to clash over a resolution to declare gun violence an emergency, Philadelphians on the frontlines call for leadership.
5 years ago
12 awesome (and safe) Valentine’s Day dates that support Philly entrepreneurs
Options include cookie decorating, serenades, card making and…romantic Zoom crashing.
5 years ago
Free supplies, clean bathrooms and a safe haven: Germantown hub opens to address ‘period poverty’
Lynette Medley, who started the hashtag #BlackGirlsBleed, is launching a new project for her community.
5 years ago
The ‘untold’ revolutionaries: Identity series explores lesser-known Black social movements
The most recent installment of Philadelphia journalist and storyteller Sofiya Ballin’s Black History Untold series explores the 'untold' histories of Black social movements.
5 years ago
Listen 4:59Attorney-turned-author to defend soul food at the Camden library
The author of the award-winning “Soul Food” book says don’t be afraid of the health and history of soul food.
5 years ago
Black Lives Matter and rainbows: How Philly windows got political
The pandemic turned a place for cozy seasonal displays into a space for public dialogue.
5 years ago
Listen 8:35Valentine’s Day may be nippy this year, but venues around the city are offering warm vibes.
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