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Veterans Day in 2020: Quiet parades, somber virtual events
Cemeteries were silent as well, as many traditional ceremonies were canceled. With infections raging nationwide, several veterans homes are fighting new outbreaks.
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US deports migrant women who alleged abuse by Georgia doctor
ICE has already deported six former patients who complained about Dr. Mahendra Amin, who has been accused of operating on migrant women without their consent.
5 years ago
West Philly voters want Biden to deliver on police reform, education and an ‘even’ playing field
We talked to West Philadelphia voters about their White House wish list under a Biden-Harris administration.
5 years ago
Boot & Saddle is closing, long live the Boot & Saddle sign
The indie music venue is closing so sister concert hall Union Transfer can live on, owners said.
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First-place Eagles have a cushion despite losing record
While the Eagles (3-4-1) rested and recovered during their bye, they didn’t lose any ground in the NFC East.
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The impact and lessons from the shooting of Walter Wallace Jr.
Following the release of bodycam footage of the police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr., we'll discuss the impact that the incident has had and what should change.
Air Date: November 10, 2020
Listen 49:43Philly’s world-famous sneaker brand Ubiq is gone, but Atmos has arrived
With founder John Lee’s blessing, the shop that originated in the Gallery Mall is now part of a Japanese global chain.
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The trauma caused by viral videos of police killing Black men
Watching videos of police killings, like the one of Walter Wallace Jr., can be traumatic, especially for Black and brown people. Should people share them anyway?
Air Date: November 9, 2020
Listen 15:04Smog alert: Philly air quality is twice as bad as usual, thanks to the warm weather
Blame “temperature inversion” for the hazy sky.
5 years ago
This week: COVID update in Philadelphia, what the rollout of legal pot will look like in NJ, and jazz musician Micah Graves.
Air Date: November 9, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:57Best Yelp reviews of Four Seasons Total Landscaping, which will sell t-shirts Monday
The garden service center is next door to an adult bookshop, across the street from a crematorium, and down the block from a city prison.
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How mental health pros intervene on a 911 call — what didn’t happen for Walter Wallace Jr.
If there is a weapon involved, “people feel comfortable enough to relinquish [it],” a local crisis response expert said.
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‘He fought hard’: Walter Wallace Jr. eulogized at emotional funeral service
Friends and family described a version of Wallace that went beyond his mental illness. And politicians vowed reform.
5 years ago
These Philly music playlists celebrate the Biden-Harris win
Featuring Meek Mill, Taylor Swift, Boyz II Men and so many others.
5 years ago
Wind down Philly’s epic election week with a bittersweet Día de los Muertos livestream
Fleisher Art Memorial’s Día de los Muertos celebration goes virtual, but “still carries the spirit.”
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