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A vital rental assistance program is riddled with problems as Pa. prepares to resume evictions
A Spotlight PA review found many landlords have refused to participate, and lawmakers have failed to take action despite warnings the program is failing.
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‘Tired of the killings’: Pro athletes refuse to play amid racial injustice protests
Professional sports players in the NBA, MLB, NFL, WNBA, and MLS protested the police shooting of Jacob Blake. The players refused to play to raise social awareness.
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Chef Tyler Akin brings French brasserie to Wilmington’s Hotel DuPont Sept. 1
Coronavirus stay-at-home orders brought Le Cavalier’s debut to a halt. Delaware restaurants can do business now, but opening will still bring challenges.
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This week, as we start winding down to the official end of summer (way too soon) there are a variety of events that tease the senses, from sight to touch.
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Listen 4:23Philadelphia needs to invest in green space to combat climate change, support communities
City Councilmember Gilmore Richardson argues investment in green space is critical to fight climate change — and can help create jobs and reduce violence.
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Philly protests reignited after Wisconsin police shoot Jacob Blake
About 100 protesters are in attendance so far for the demonstration organized by Refuse Fascism Philly, with the streets surrounding City Hall being blocked off by police.
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Boycott: NBA playoff games called off amid player protest
NBA players made their strongest statement yet against racial injustice Wednesday.
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Philly pauses water shutoffs through September
The Philadelphia Water Department says people facing financial hardships should apply for help, but expect processing delays.
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Black Lives Matter mural now greets visitors at Philly’s Municipal Services Building
A temporary mural above the front door to Philly’s Municipal Services Building depicts the summer of protests that erupted after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
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National NAACP takes over Philadelphia chapter after president’s anti-Semitic Facebook post
The executive committee of the Philadelphia Chapter of the NAACP voted on Aug. 20 to dissolve itself and yield full control to the national office.
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N.J. coronavirus recovery: Gyms can reopen Sept. 1; masks required
After several months — and a feud with a South Jersey gym — Gov. Phil Murphy said gyms may reopen at the beginning of September; bring your masks.
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17-year-old arrested in killing of 2 people in Kenosha
Protests erupted after police shot Jacob Blake, who now has paralysis from the waist down. Attorney Ben Crump said it would “take a miracle” for Blake to walk again.
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Filmmaker Michelle Ortiz produced Las Madres de Berks to share the stories of detained immigrant families and the fight to close down the state’s oldest family prison.
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Philadelphia Black and Jewish leaders come together to clear the air, work on solutions
There’s been an unspoken tension since the local NAACP chapter president shared an anti-Semitic meme.
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Pa. unemployment update: Who gets the extra $300 and how long will it last?
When the commonwealth gets the program running, it’ll be retroactive to Aug. 1.
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