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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

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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

The Philadelphia Zoo is aglow with blue lights to thank frontline workers. (Photo by Hughe Dillon)
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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

Travelers wait in line to board a train at the 30th Street Station ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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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

Volunteers brought a broom and cleaning supplies to clear debris left in Kensington. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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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

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Income Inequality
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Philadelphia

Philabundance 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

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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

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Pennsylvania
Technology

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

The Cape May-Lewes Ferry cruises across the Delaware Bay between Cape May, New Jersey, and Lewes, Delaware.
New Jersey
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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

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Income Inequality
Pennsylvania
Public Health
WESA

‘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 Franklin Square Electrical Light Spectacle is presented by PECO. More than 50,000 lights dance to holiday music performed by The Philly Pops.
Things To Do
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December 3 - 9, 2020

Holiday lights aglow, orchestra on demand, and Michael Eric Dyson’s new book in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

The Delaware Valley region is ablaze with holiday light shows from the city to the suburbs.

5 years ago

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Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

Accidental 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

An anti-gun violence rally was held on the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum in June 2018. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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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

Camden County Freeholder Jon Young (center) and other volunteers and county employees carry boxes of fresh fruit and milk to a waiting car at Antioch Baptist Church.  (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Food & Drink
Income Inequality
New Jersey

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

Yolanda Biggers helps her daughter, Zyiah Satterwhite, 7, find her assignment.  After the coronavirus pandemic hit, Biggers gave up her shifts as a part-time nurse to focus all of her attention on Zyiah and her two older sisters as they adapted to virtual schooling. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
The Why
Gender
Public Health

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.

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