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Columbus monument supporters file suit, seek injunction

They accuse Penn's Landing of breaking an agreement to maintain the 28-year-old monument by covering up its base following recent protests.

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The Why
Philadelphia

Problems at the Free Library boil over

Recently, library workers have complained about racism and a lack of safety and leadership in the workplace. Why did current events reveal deep mistrust at the library?

Air Date: July 13, 2020

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Pa. coronavirus recovery: Philadelphia trash collection delayed this week

City officials said recycling and trash pickup will be running one day behind schedule the week of July 13, due to “increased tonnage and severe weather.”

5 years ago

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Man drowns after helping friends caught in rip current off N.J. beach

"Months ago, I told him my biggest fear is drowning," wrote one of the friends who Alston helped rescue. "He did everything he could to make sure that wouldn’t happen to me."

5 years ago

NJ Transit
New Jersey
Public Health

N.J. coronavirus recovery: NJ Transit capacity limit to lift Wednesday night

The 50 percent capacity limit on NJ Transit services will be lifted as of 8 p.m. Wednesday. You still have to wear a face-covering though.

5 years ago

The spotted lanternfly is spreading through Southeast Pennsylvania. It was spotted for the first time in the United States in Berks County. (Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture)
Radio Times
Higher Education
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Regional Roundup – 07/13/2020

This week; City Council President Clarke on the uptick in city violence, Delaware HBCU Delaware State University acquires Wesely College, and the return of the lanternfly.

Air Date: July 13, 2020 10:00 am

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The Washington Redskins logo
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice
Sports

Washington NFL team dropping ‘Redskins’ name after 87 years

The team said it is "retiring" the name and logo and that Snyder and coach Ron Rivera are working closely to develop a new name and design.

5 years ago

Cheesesteaks on the grill
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Note to other cities: We’re so sorry about your cheesesteaks

What about the sandwich is hard to understand?

5 years ago

Pastor Michael Doyle
New Jersey
Religion

After 46 years in Camden, Monsignor Michael Doyle retires. But he’s not going anywhere

Sacred Heart Church’s pastor worked to improve the lives of the poorest. Still, there’s more to be done — he’d like to be remembered for failing “nicely.”

5 years ago

Police patrol car with flashing lights and siren on
Pennsylvania
Policing
NBC10

Video of Allentown officer kneeling on man sparks protests

Various protesters in Allentown took to the streets Saturday night, demanding answers from the city’s mayor, Ray O'Connell, and Police Chief Glenn Granitz.

5 years ago

Free Library of Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice
Billy Penn

Why Free Library workers are calling for their director to resign

Allegations of discrimination have been piling up for years.

5 years ago

Fans sit in the stands before the start of a game between the New York Giants and Washington Redskins at FedEx Field in 2019 in Landover, Md. The Redskins, and other teams, are reviewing their names. (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
NPR
Race & Ethnicity
Sports

The racial justice reckoning over sports team names is spreading

In the wake of George Floyd's killing, Confederate monuments have fallen, companies have scrubbed racist imagery from labels, and now, pro sports team names are under review.

5 years ago

Comic book author Reggie Byers was selling copies of his latest book, 'AFROBOY AND PUFFGIRL' at the street fair in Media. (Zachariah Hughes/WHYY)
Pennsylvania
Race & Ethnicity

Channeling protest energy, a Delco street fair highlights Black business owners

Building on calls for racial justice, a teen in Media worked with local organizations to connect people with Black-owned businesses in the region.

5 years ago

Kids exploring the Wissahickon creek near the historic Evans-Mumbower Mill. (Photo by Julie Watt)
PlanPhilly
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Eyes on the Street

Quarantine inspired us to explore parks. Science suggests the habit could stick.

Park and trail use skyrocketed during our stay-at-home period. Social science gives us reason to believe these healthy habits will stick.

5 years ago

The Flats, an affordable housing community in western Wilmington, Del. (Mark Eichmann/WHYY)
Criminal Justice
Delaware
Housing

Delaware launches statewide family reentry program

A statewide pilot program will allow people recently released from prison to move in with family members living in public housing.

5 years ago

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