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Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports  – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.
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Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.

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Schuylkill River trail along Kelly Drive
Outdoors
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

15 minutes of zen: Ride the Schuylkill Banks and see Philly’s beautiful riverside trail

This 15-minute floating 4k video lets you experience the whole thing virtually.

5 years ago

Marsha Reid, executive director of Kindred Arts, with the
PlanPhilly
Public Spaces
Social Justice

‘Lend power to the community’: A 28-foot Afro pick takes over a 52nd St. lot

A touring exhibit is bringing the Afro pick to cities across the U.S. ahead of the November election, to continue conversations about racial injustice.

5 years ago

Phillies General Manager Matt Klentak (left) and  Phillies owner John Middleton. (NBC Sports)
Philadelphia
Sports
NBC10

Matt Klentak steps down as Phillies GM

The announcement comes six days after the Phillies finished four games under .500 in a pandemic-shortened, 60-game season.

5 years ago

Black Lives Matter protesters gathered on the steps of the Art Museum Saturday to hear from organizers of Black radical groups. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Philadelphia
Social Justice

Demonstration at Art Museum honors Breonna Taylor

The gathering is among several to take place in the Philadelphia region since a grand jury failed to indict any of the Louisville police officers involved with Taylor’s death.

5 years ago

Twitter said it will make changes to how preview images are cropped amid concerns about possible bias. Some Twitter users posted images the site's algorithm selected white faces over Black ones in preview images. (Richard Drew/AP)
NPR
Media
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice

Twitter announces changes to image cropping amid bias concern

Twitter is making changes to how preview photos are cropped after users raised concerns that the site's algorithm was showing preferences for white faces over Black ones.

5 years ago

Last month, women left jobs at four times the rate that men did. A new school year with children staying home instead of returning to classrooms in person led many women to drop out of the workforce. (Tom Werner/DigitalVision/Getty Images)
NPR
Gender
Home & Family
Public Health

Enough already: Multiple demands causing women to abandon workforce

Here's a stunning stat: Women are leaving the workforce at four times the rate as men.

5 years ago

Passerby walks between the camera and the Proud Boys as they pose for a photo. (Courtesy of Jason Peters)
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
Policing
Public Health
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice
Eyes on the Street

Stand back, Proud Boys. Philadelphia is stronger than you.

Philadelphia sent its own powerful message of joyful unity and powerful protest to the far-right fascist group last month.

5 years ago

A rocket launching at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility. (Wallops Flight Facility)
Down the Shore
New Jersey

Rocket launch likely to be visible at the Jersey Shore

A rocket launch will likely dazzle sky-gazers throughout the New Jersey region early Friday evening.

5 years ago

Devin White was killed after being caught in crossfire, police said, when an off-campus party turned violent. (Instagram)
Delaware
Higher Education
K-12

Student’s ‘shocking’ shooting death at party spurs warning by Delaware State U. president

Devin Wright was a gregarious young man who police say was caught in the crossfire when a shootout erupted at a party organized by students.

5 years ago

Lisa Forrest, Philadelphia's Fire Department Battalion Chief, joins other members of the firefighters and paramedics union in denouncing the local's endorsement of Donald Trump and calling for a retraction. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Elections
Philadelphia
Politics

Philly firefighters and paramedics protest union local’s endorsement of President Trump

Members of IAFF Local 22 in Philadelphia protested their chapter’s unprecedented decision to buck their national chapter and endorse President Trump.

5 years ago

Sacred Heart Church in Camden, N.J.
New Jersey
Religion

Camden diocese becomes latest to file for bankruptcy

The filing comes after New Jersey eased its civil statute of limitations in 2019 to make it easier for victims of sexual abuse at the hands of clergy to sue for damages.

5 years ago

People gathered at Malcolm X Park in West Philadelphia to hold a vigil for Breonna Taylor on Oct. 1, 2020. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Policing
Social Justice

Activists urge action on police accountability at Philly vigil for Breonna Taylor

On Thursday night, roughly 150 people gathered at Malcolm X Park for a candlelight vigil to remember Breonna Taylor and demand accountability for police.

5 years ago

Judah, a high-energy dog at Morris Animal Refuge. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Home & Family
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Red Paw pet relief will pass the torch to Philadelphia Fire Dept.

The group has been operating in the region for almost 10 years, and estimates it helps 1,000 animals a year during fires and other disasters.

5 years ago

FILE - In this Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers talks to his players during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Los Angeles. Walt Disney World is the NBA’s home away from home for the foreseeable future. “We’re trying to just live our life,” Rivers said. “Have our best Disney life.” (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)
Philadelphia
Sports

76ers set to hire Doc Rivers as new coach

Rivers takes over for Brett Brown, who was fired after the 76ers were swept in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

5 years ago

Airline workers held a rally outside Sen. Bob Casey’s office to raise visibility for impending furloughs earlier this year. (Courtesy of Paul Hartshorn, Jr.)
Keystone Crossroads
Economy
Philadelphia
Public Health
Travel

At least 1,400 furloughed at Philadelphia International Airport as federal aid deal falters

Airline staff cuts came as federal stimulus money meant to keep the industry afloat ran out and Congress failed to pass an extension.

5 years ago

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