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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?
5 years ago
‘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.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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
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
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
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
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
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
Listen 7:09N.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
Shore town ends public booze consumption measure
With the resumption of outdoor dining, the town's mayor said that open alcohol consumption is over.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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
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
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.
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