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Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf
Pennsylvania
Policing
Social Justice

First George Floyd-inspired bills become law in Pennsylvania

Wolf, a Democrat, characterized the two bills he signed as small, but important steps “toward what we have to do to make our society fair."

5 years ago

Hundreds of people filled the street outside Lebanon’s courthouse at a Black Lives Matter protest in early June. (Alanna Elder/WITF)
Keystone Crossroads
Pennsylvania
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice

Voices of the movement: Meet the women who organized the anti-racist protest in this divided Pa. town

Lebanon, Pa. is known for being a town divided. These three women are trying to bring the town together in the wake of George Floyd’s killing.

5 years ago

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Taylor Corbin, 4, (center) helps block captain Roslyn Myers inflate a hopper ball
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100 extremely hot Philly blocks are getting super soakers and other toys to beat the heat

Philadelphia is expanding its Playstreets program to help cool the city’s hottest neighborhoods.

5 years ago

PhillyResist protesters marched through the streets on Monday. (Avi Wolfman-Arent / WHYY)
Policing
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice

Philly protest marks deaths of Sandra Bland, Breonna Taylor

It’s been four months since the police killing of Breonna Taylor, five years since the death of Sandra Bland. Protesters honored the pair in Center City.

5 years ago

A white van that says
Policing
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice

Protest in Allentown after cop uses knee to restrain man

Allentown police appeared to violate their own policy against neck restraints when an officer used his knee to bear down on the man's head, the activists said.

5 years ago

Homeless encampment on the Ben Franklin Parkway
Homelessness
Housing
Social Justice
Broke in Philly

Protest encampment residents say they’re not leaving Parkway, despite city deadline

Residents of the camp on Benjamin Franklin Parkway say they won’t move unless Philadelphia provides them with permanent housing.

5 years ago

Columbus monument at Penn's Landing
History
Public Spaces
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice

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.

5 years ago

Central Branch of Philadelphia Free Public Library. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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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Piles of trash in Kensington. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Pennsylvania
Public Health

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

U.S. Coast Guard
Down the Shore
New Jersey

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
Public Safety

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

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