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A police officer moves through tear gas deployed to disperse a crowd as Justice for George Floyd Philadelphia protests continue in Philly
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
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Philly police chief OK’d use of tear gas on protesters and residents, investigation finds

The controller’s report reveals new details about the internal dialogue between officials grappling with how to respond to unprecedented public unrest.

5 years ago

COVID-protective plexiglass barriers at a West Philly branch of the Free Library
Philadelphia
Public Health
Billy Penn

Free Library installs plexiglass after branch workers push for more COVID protections

With input from the union, the institution is trying to balance community needs and safety concerns.

5 years ago

In this Dec. 30, 2015, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant touches his chest as he walks off the court in Boston after the Lakers' 112-104 win over the Boston Celtics in an NBA basketball game. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
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Sports

Kobe’s presence remains strong, legacy growing

“It’s nice to see his memory, and just his way of his life being celebrated by people far beyond our area."

5 years ago

A promotional image for Conversations of Kings
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Social Justice

Conversations of Kings 2021: Media, narrative, and social change

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year, NewCORE and WHYY presented the 2021 Conversations of Kings: Media, narrative, and social change.

5 years ago

A viewing was held at The Met for Philadelphia restaurateur KeVen Parker, who died of cancer on Jan. 14 at age 57. (Ximena Conde/WHYY)
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The ‘epitome of Black excellence’: friends, mentees, and acquaintances remember KeVen Parker

Parker’s public viewing at the Met Monday drew a steady trickle of people. One by one, people shared examples of Parker’s advice, encouragement, and generosity.

5 years ago

State Sen. Vincent Hughes,  D-Philadelphia, speaks during a news conference at Andrew Jackson Elementary School in 2013 in Philadelphia. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Public Health

Food distribution hub gets a million dollars to fund repairs and go solar

A solar upgrade is on the way for a food distribution hub in Philly.

5 years ago

Demonstrators raise their arms and chant,
NPR
Black Lives Matter
Policing
Race & Ethnicity


In fatal shootings of unarmed Black people, many police are repeat offenders

Since 2015, police have fatally shot at least 135 unarmed Black people nationwide. The majority of officers were white and for some, the shootings weren't their first or last.

5 years ago

(AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Radio Times
Medicine
Sports

Regional Roundup – 01/25/21

This week; the confusing vaccination rollout in Philly, the gerrymandering battle ahead in 2021, and the Eagles name a new coach.

Air Date: January 25, 2021 10:00 am

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The site of a proposed solid waste management facility across from homes on Union Avenue
Environment
Pennsylvania
Race & Ethnicity

How an environmental justice controversy sparked in Upper Darby

Residents and officials of several Delaware County towns have joined forces in opposition to a proposal to put a solid waste facility near their neighborhoods.

5 years ago

Larry King's career spanned more than six decades. He's pictured above in May 2017 in West Hollywood, Calif.
NPR
Media
TV

Veteran broadcaster Larry King dies at 87

With his trademark suspenders and Brooklyn-accented baritone, King spoke with world leaders, celebrities, authors, scientists, athletes — everyone.

5 years ago

Parks Pop-up at Fairmount Horticulture Center (FCM Hospitality)
Community Events
Food & Drink
Philadelphia

Parks on Tap opening physically distanced indoor dining at Fairmount Horticulture Center

In non-pandemic times, Parks on Tap, run by Philly Parks & Rec and restaurant group FCM Hospitality, brings its boozy setup to public parks in neighborhoods across the city.

5 years ago

(Billy Penn)
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

More than 45 Philly-specific Bernie Sanders mittens memes

Savsies, Gritty, SEPTA — everyone got in on the game. We collected them here for posterity.

5 years ago

Anush Sridharan and his partner Gina Tomaine chose The Head & The Hand Books to be their first real date out since the pandemic started. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Business
Food & Drink
Public Health
Billy Penn

Rent out this entire Kensington bookstore for a romantic, affordable, indoor date night

The Head & The Hand Books offers a candlelit setting where couples have the space all to themselves.

5 years ago

circa 1955: American baseball player Hank Aaron swings a bat in an empty stadium. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
NPR
National
Sports

Hank Aaron, baseball’s legendary slugger, dies at 86

"Hammerin' Hank" was 86. He shattered Babe Ruth's home run record in 1974.

5 years ago

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

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