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Photographer Lori Waselchuk is now trading her t-shirts in return for donations to Philly mutual aid organizations. (Courtesy of Lori Waselchuk)
Politics
Social Justice
Billy Penn

4 years, 1,400 t-shirts and one message: Trump sucks

West Philly photographer Lori Waselchuk started her apparel messaging project exactly four years ago.

5 years ago

The Mass Konfusion drill team makes their way down Woodland Avenue as a Liberian flag hangs above the street at Southwest Pride Day in 2017. (Annie Risemberg for WHYY)
Immigration
Philadelphia

Biden action on Liberian immigrants has community in Philly hopeful

President Joe Biden issued an executive order to shield certain Liberians from deportation, and promised to fix a green card program launched under Trump.

5 years ago

Makayla Coleman, 15 (left), and her brother Devon Hester, 13 (right), have been tapped for their opinions about city planning and civics. Philadelphia is targeting the Gen Z’ers for more government and civic participation. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Government Accountability
Music
Social Justice

Fewer empty lots, police from community: Philly teens tell Mayor how to make a safer city

For some of Philly's Gen Z residents, 2020 was a political wake-up call. Now, they're bringing their ideas to city government.

5 years ago

(Facebook/Chasing Eagles Nation)
Philadelphia
Sports

AP Sources: Eagles plan to hire Colts OC Nick Sirianni

According to two people familiar with the decision, the Philadelphia Eagles are nearing a deal to hire Nick Sirianni to be their head coach.

5 years ago

Ruth 'Butter' Ginsburg and Butter Baby Yoda
Food & Drink
Pennsylvania
Billy Penn

Butter Baby Yoda, Ruth ‘Butter’ Ginsburg: Vote for your favorite DIY sculpture at the Pa. Farm Show

They're no Butter Gritty, but some entries are pretty sweet.

5 years ago

Headquarters of Susquehanna International Group in Bala Cynwyd
Elections
Pennsylvania
Billy Penn

Who is Jeffrey Yass? The Philly-area billionaire whose cash supported election challengers

A look at his philanthropic history reveals consistent support for organizations connected to extremism and white supremacy.

5 years ago

Neighbors Allison Sacks (left), Brayden Varr (center) and Christie Vazquez (right) outside the Station Bar at 16th and McKean streets in South Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Food & Drink
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Eyes on the Street

4 broken windows, 150 311 calls: What needs to happen before a bar is shut down?

We fear how many other businesses in the city are breaking laws and impairing the quality of life for residents without any consequences.

5 years ago

Marie Watt, Skywalker/Skyscraper (Allegory), 2012. Featured in PAFA's Taking Space: Contemporary Women Artists and the Politics of Scale exhibit. (PAFA)
Things To Do
Community Events
January 21 - 27, 2021

Pop-up dining, a tribute to Clifford Brown, and new exhibits at PAFA and Penn in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

This week’s Things to Do includes cultural and educational events outdoors and online.

5 years ago

Listen 4:57
Vice President Kamala Harris looks on during the inauguration of President Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan.  20, 2021 in Washington. (Tasos Katopodis/Pool Photo via AP)
Immigration
International
Politics

‘Motivates the whole community’: South Asian residents from Philly react to VP Kamala Harris

“It is very inspiring for all of us, especially for South Asians who are not necessarily politically engaged,” said one supporter. “Perhaps it will inspire some of our younger

5 years ago

Alpha Kappa Alpha member Brandee Anderson is ecstatic for fellow AKA member and Vice President Kamala Harris at her home in Philadelphia on Inauguration Day 2021. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Philadelphia
Politics
Race & Ethnicity

‘The first but not the last’: Philly-area Black women celebrate VP Harris with pearls and pride

Dressed in pearls and Chucks, AKA sisters and elected officials cheered the historic moment. “She’s the first, but she won’t be the last,” said Philly's Dr. Ala Stanford.

5 years ago

Trump supporters participate in a rally ahead of a violent insurrection at the Capitol building
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
Policing
Transportation

SEPTA reassigns transit cop who attended Trump rally that led to Capitol insurrection

The reassigned SEPTA police officer was one of seven who attended the rally that preceded a deadly insurrection of the U.S. Capitol.

5 years ago

Media
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice

What people fighting for change today can learn from MLK’s use of media

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. used the media to advance the civil rights movement. Black media leaders in Philadelphia and beyond have ideas on how to continue his tradition.

5 years ago

Biden arrives at The Queen last month. (AP Photo)
Delaware
Politics

As Biden moves to D.C., Wilmington relishes its time in the spotlight

The city has received more attention in the past two months than ever before, but now the ‘Biden focus’ shifts to Washington.

5 years ago

Scott Hancock speaks in front of the Virginia monument in this still from the upcoming documentary
Keystone Crossroads
Home & Family
Public Safety
Social Justice

The Capitol riot could lead to further radicalization. Here’s how to pull people back from the brink

Here are what experts say about the rise in extremism, and what friends, family members, and bystanders can try to do about it.

5 years ago

Listen 2:00
Sharon James lost her son John Heggie III, 30, 2 years ago to the day to gun violence. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Social Justice

‘It changed me’: A year of protest and loss renews meaning of MLK Day

Through service, activism, and education, Philadelphians honored Dr. King while reconciling the traumatic events of the past 12 months.

5 years ago

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