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Raymon “La Salsa” Rincón inside of his shop, which he has owned since 2007. | Raymon “La Salsa” Rincón dentro de su tienda, de la que es propietario desde 2007. (Photo by Bernardo Morillo/WHYY)
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From bachata to barber shop: La historia de un emprendedor en Filadelfia

Raymon Rincón owns two barber shops on North Fifth Street in Philadelphia. He is part of a strong community of business owners from the Dominican Republic.

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Raymon “La Salsa” Rincón inside of his shop, which he has owned since 2007. | Raymon “La Salsa” Rincón dentro de su tienda, de la que es propietario desde 2007. (Photo by Bernardo Morillo/WHYY)
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Version en Español

‘La Salsa’ de los emprendedores dominicanos en Filadelfia

Raymon Rincón es dueño de dos barbería en North Fifth Street en Filadelfia. Es parte de una comunidad de empresarios de la República Dominicana.

5 years ago

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Raymon “La Salsa” Rincón inside of his shop, which he has owned since 2007. | Raymon “La Salsa” Rincón dentro de su tienda, de la que es propietario desde 2007. (Photo by Bernardo Morillo/WHYY)
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Music
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How a bachata musician created the United Nations of barber shops in North Philly

Raymon Rincón owns two barber shops on North Fifth Street in Philadelphia. He is part of a strong community of business owners from the Dominican Republic.

5 years ago

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‘Don’t comply, die. Do comply, still die.’: Philadelphians process Chauvin trial in city-hosted healing circle

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Apple said it has reached an agreement with the right-wing social app Parler that could lead to its reinstatement in the company's app store.

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About 900 Camden students have returned to the classroom for hybrid learning

While the school year is almost over, hundreds of Camden’s youngest learners came back to the classroom Monday as the district rolls out hybrid learning.

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African Heritage Dancers and Drummers performer Kofi Hunt, 11, plays during the 42nd Annual Odunde Festival in Philadelphia. The dance group has performed at every festival since 1975.
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Odunde Festival goes virtual for 46th anniversary

The virtual festival will be held June 6-13 and will feature 46th anniversary pop-up t-shirt and mask giveaways.

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Billy Penn

The complete guide to every reference, joke, and obscure history lesson on the Philly iceberg

Writer Cameron Jones combined his own research with feedback from social media to create the viral meme.

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Philadelphia
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Regional Roundup – 04/19/21

This week; Philadelphia City Councilperson Maria Quiñones Sánchez on the Mayor's budget address, Rev. Mark Tyler on the looming Chauvin verdict, and Marcus Hayes talks sports.

Air Date: April 19, 2021 10:00 am

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Natasha Cloud appears in the foreground with a basketball; the Philadelphia skyline appears in the background
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Why doesn’t Philly have a WNBA team? The local history of women’s basketball and the case for bringing it back

Best fan base, large media market, plenty of stadium space — it’s a no-brainer.

5 years ago

Flowers are placed on a banner as demonstrators gather outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department
Black Lives Matter
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Social Justice

Black Americans experiencing collective trauma, grief

Experts say the racial trauma impacting Black Americans is built upon centuries of oppressive systems and racist practices that are deeply embedded within the nation's fabric.

5 years ago

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Environment
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Pennsylvania

A boom in use during the pandemic fuels expansion of trails in Montco

The Schuylkill River Trail will see a new connector to Route 422 near Pottstown, helping the link from Chester County all the way south to Philly.

5 years ago

A mix of providers, board members, and clients from Black Men Heal.
Mental Health
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Free therapy program for Black men ramps up amid pandemic-era stressors

Leaders say the need is massive, as COVID-19 has brought grief and unemployment to the forefront — stress that’s disproportionately hit the Black community.

5 years ago

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Environment
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

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Here’s how the Philadelphia area will be celebrating Earth Day this year, and how you can participate — from cleanups and plantings to scavenger hunts.

5 years ago

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Four Sikhs among victims of Indianapolis mass shooting

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5 years ago

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