Community
South Jersey food bank hopes Giving Tuesday will bolster their resources
The southern branch of the Community Food Bank of New Jersey hopes to receive enough donations to get beyond the holidays as COVID-19 cases surge.
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The struggle is real for working women during the pandemic
Not only are women serving as caregivers for family members and monitors over their children's virtual learning, but they're also more likely to lose their jobs in 2020.
Air Date: December 1, 2020
Listen 12:23Shop sustainable in Philly at East Passyunk’s new Good Buy Supply
The new shop offers environmentally friendly everyday products like soap, deodorant and laundry detergent.
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Philabundance says cyber thieves took nearly $1M in a scam this year
The local nonprofit Philabundance provides food to people in need. It lost nearly $1 million this year when a scammer pretended to be a construction company.
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Willingboro Township asked for residents’ input in a forthcoming food and entertainment venue. 400 completed surveys have been collected so far.
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N.J. has the most affordable-housing units exposed to sea-level rise, report says
Atlantic City, Hoboken and Camden among the most vulnerable to climate effects.
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How the pandemic has exacerbated the drug crisis
Long before COVID-19 jumped from an animal to a human to start the global pandemic, western Pa. was already grappling with another health crisis — the drug epidemic.
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N.J. coronavirus update: Murphy to reduce outdoor gathering limit, ban indoor sports
New Jersey will drop its capacity limit on outdoor gatherings and ban youth and high school indoor sports in an attempt to stop a rising trend in new coronavirus cases.
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This week; SEPTA head talks huge budget shortfalls, Congressman Andy Kim on reelection, Philly dance company gets a new director.
Air Date: November 30, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:43Thousands became activists in 2020. Organizers say they expect a dip in participation and that’s OK
Thousands phone banked, marched, and attended public meetings during a record year of activism demanding changes in local and federal governments.
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Listen 1:55City launches ‘collaborative dialogue’ series to strengthen police-community relations
Mayor, police seek open dialogue with community on police reform.
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Families welcome return of Philly’s Christmas village despite COVID-19 surge
Philly’s Christmas Village is back for another season, but with fewer vendors and with coronavirus mitigation efforts in place as cases rise across the city.
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Iran vows retaliation in ‘proper time’ for nuclear scientist’s killing
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani blamed Israel for the ambush that left Mohsen Fakhrizadeh and several other people dead Friday.
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AP source: Phillies lost $145 million during pandemic season
The Phillies are searching for a general manager to replace Matt Klentak and face important decisions regarding catcher J.T. Realmuto and shortstop Didi Gregorius.
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Trenton tops homicide record after 2 men killed overnight
New Jersey’s capital city has surpassed the homicide record it set in 2013.
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