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Police reimagined: The future of public safety, part 2

How do you reduce funding for police, and change their role in communities, while ensuring public safety for all?

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‘Clear as mud’: How Pa.’s chaotic coronavirus waiver program hurt small businesses

The Wolf administration has faced widespread criticism for how it carried out the closures.

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N.J. coronavirus recovery: Travelers from states with high COVID-19 rates told to isolate

All individuals traveling to New Jersey, New York and Connecticut from states with “significant community spread” must self-quarantine for 14 days.

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Shirley Trostle celebrated her 91st birthday in 2016 (center). She loved to attend and throw parties and gatherings with her family, which included three children, six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild. (Courtesy of Craig Trostle)
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Shirley Trostle, 94, showed her family how to appreciate ‘simple joys’

Before she died of COVID-19, the matriarch shared her passion for Christmas and card games, and demonstrated unconditional love.

5 years ago

Keith Russell, program manager of urban conservation at Audubon Pennsylvania, lowers his binoculars while conducting a breeding bird census, at Wissahickon Valley Park Friday, June 5, 2020 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Jacqueline Larma)
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Black bird watchers draw attention to racial issues outdoors

The Amy Cooper video in Central Park has brought attention to how the great outdoors can be far from great for Black people.

5 years ago

Cooling off at a sprayground (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Broke in Philly

Summer arrives and Philly heat plan is still work-in-progress

A plan for cooling centers, which in the past included libraries and swimming pools, has not yet been finalized. Pools will not open this year and libraries remain closed.

5 years ago

Mattie Davis
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Philadelphia
The Notebook

Long-time elementary teacher prepares for seeing her students in person again

From hand-washing schedules to spare masks, Mattie Davis is has started getting ready for an unusual back to school season.

5 years ago

duPont Hospital, ChristianaCare hospital system staff and the Delaware National Guard conduct training
Delaware
Public Health

Del. coronavirus recovery: New review uncovers 67 additional COVID-19 related death

A review of death certificates found 67 deaths related to the coronavirus that had not been reported to the Division of Public Health.

5 years ago

Penn Valley resident Andrea Gosfield, proposes anti-hate protocol after racist social media posts by Lower Merion School District students (Photo by Andrea Gosfield)
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Racist social media posts inspire Lower Merion parent to call for anti-hate training in schools

Jennifer Lynn talks with Andrea Gosfield, who calls for a more racially equitable district after her son showed her racist social media posts by schoolmates.

5 years ago

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Six Flags Amusement Park in Jackson, N.J.
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New Jersey
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N.J. coronavirus recovery: Amusement parks to reopen; state reaches deal with CWA

These are the latest businesses given the OK to reopen, just in time for the Independence Day weekend.

5 years ago

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Down the Shore
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New Jersey
Public Spaces

Shore town ends public booze consumption measure

With the resumption of outdoor dining, the town's mayor said that open alcohol consumption is over.

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Protesters at the Philadelphia Municipal Services Building demand the resignation of city Managing Director Brian Abernathy. (Emma lee/WHYY)
Income Inequality
Philadelphia
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Dozens of ‘defund-the-police’ protesters arrested for occupying Municipal Services Building

The group occupied the Municipal Services Building, which has been closed to the public during the pandemic, to demand a $120M police budget cut.

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A scene from the 2017 Night in Venice boat parade in Ocean City, N.J. (Bill Barlow/WHYY)
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Ocean City, N.J. cancels July 4 fireworks, ‘Night in Venice’ boat parade

"The health and safety of everybody who loves Ocean City will always be our top priority," Mayor Jay Gillian said in a statement.

5 years ago

Groceries outside the Germantown Mutual Aid
Home & Family
Income Inequality
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

At this Germantown hub, the groceries are free — as long as the community keeps giving back

Mutual aid has a long history among oppressed groups, and is embraced by many modern Indigenous societies.

5 years ago

Fireworks
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Billy Penn

It’s the first year fireworks are legal in Philly, and police have gotten nearly 1,000 complaints

Mayor Jim Kenney signed the law allowing their use on July 3, 2019.

5 years ago

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