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Christmas assault? Maybe next year. Taller Puertorriqueño to host pandemic parranda online
Taller Puertorriqueño in North Philadelphia wraps holiday party/birthday celebration/fundraiser into one Zoom bash.
5 years ago
10 Philly authors read about revolution in year-end fundraiser film
Literary collective Blue Stoop is surviving the pandemic by focusing on the local community.
5 years ago
Philadelphia Zoo lights up blue to thank health care workers, first responders
Although LumiNature is a no-go this year because of the pandemic, the country’s oldest zoo is still finding ways to make things shine.
5 years ago
When will we know if Thanksgiving brought a COVID-19 spike?
Officials in the region tightened restrictions and warned against holiday gatherings and travel. Did it make a difference?
5 years ago
Kensington residents to speak out about journalist voyeurs in their neighborhood
The Philadelphia neighborhood has been in the national media as the epicenter of the opioid crisis. An online forum will let residents sound off about how their story is told.
5 years ago
Listen 2:07Philabundance donations earn you free admission to ‘Polar Express’ screening at drive-in
Philadelphia Film Society is sponsoring a food drive benefiting Philabundance, along with a free screening of the 2004 animated film “Polar Express.”
5 years ago
Bucks County boy, 2, dies of apparent gunshot, father arrested
The father allegedly told police the boy hit his head, but officers said he appeared to have sustained a gunshot wound.
5 years ago
Malware caused Delaware County government computer disruptions
Some Delaware County employees were prevented from accessing files on their network. The malware did not affect elections and emergency services systems.
5 years ago
Cape May-Lewes Ferry imposes restrictions due to COVID-19
Beginning Monday, only vehicles and their occupants will be allowed. Travel is suspended for pedestrians and passengers with bicycles.
5 years ago
‘Just scraping by’: Pa. families waiting on additional SNAP benefits as court fight continues
An October survey showed an increase in food insecurity in southwestern Pa. of more than 40 percent.
5 years ago
The Delaware Valley region is ablaze with holiday light shows from the city to the suburbs.
5 years ago
Listen 6:55Accidental overdose death at Philly’s COVID prevention site, which is closing in two weeks
Anthony Thomas, who previously lived at the Parkway protest camp, was discovered in his room over Thanksgiving weekend.
5 years ago
Philly Latinos call on community to get involved in fight against gun violence
In a virtual town hall, North Philly Latinos affected by gun violence called on fellow community members to join Black residents in fighting gun violence plaguing the city.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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
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