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Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

It’s been 70 years since a lecture in Philadelphia inspired Dr. King’s civil rights journey

There will be no formal recognition of this monumental event, neither nationally nor in Philadelphia, where the event occurred. Here’s why.

6 years ago

'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' reunion (HBO Max)
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Opera ‘cycles,’ 30 years of the Fresh Prince and Tom Rush live in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

This week’s Things to Do includes holiday light shows in the Delaware Valley and a "royal" TV reunion.

6 years ago

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New Jersey
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N.J. coronavirus update: Murphy among governors pushing for more testing at colleges

Gov. Phil Murphy joined his counterparts in five other states to urge colleges and universities to make COVID-19 testing available.

6 years ago

Tina Miller, owner of Walkabout Outfitter, says the pandemic has been the most difficult period of her entire life. At one point, business was down 90%. (Tina Miller)
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Florida just passed a $15 minimum wage. Is the time right for a big nationwide hike?

More than two dozen states and nearly 50 localities have a wage floor that is higher than the federal minimum wage, which has been stagnant at $7.25 since 2009.

6 years ago

People dance as they celebrate outside the Pennsylvania Convention Center
Elections
Philadelphia
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‘Mad or nah?’: Philly reacts to Trump’s post-election defiance

Tamara Russell, aka Revive P.O.C., hit the streets of Philadelphia to see what residents think of President Trump’s refusal to concede.

6 years ago

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Neighborhoods
New Jersey
Public Safety

New Jersey’s capital city has tied its 2013 homicide record

Jeremy McTamney, 26, was fatally shot in Trenton on Tuesday, marking the city’s 37th homicide this year.

6 years ago

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NPR
International
National

‘We are shipping to the US’: Inside China’s online synthetic drug networks

China banned fentanyl last year, but an NPR investigation reveals how Chinese vendors continue to market the chemicals used to make the drug on e-commerce and social media.

6 years ago

Outdoor dining at Parc on Rittenhouse Square
Keystone Crossroads
Business
Philadelphia
Public Health

‘Adapt or die’: Small businesses brace for Philly’s new COVID-19 restrictions

Restaurants will no longer be allowed to serve diners indoors. Outdoor dining will now be limited to four people from the same household per table.

6 years ago

Colin Kaepernick has called for the release of Mumia Abu-Jamal. (youtube)
Criminal Justice
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice

Colin Kaepernick comes out in support of freeing Mumia Abu-Jamal

The quarterback stated his support of Abu-Jamal, who has been incarcerated for 38 years, and published one of Mumia’s essays on his new website.

6 years ago

Brittanie Boyd
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Sports
The Philadelphia Tribune

Philadelphia 76ers managing partners continue its diversity and branding

It looks like Boyd, O’Reilly and Berman will be making some major contributions to the organization.

6 years ago

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Business
Home & Family
Public Health

Here comes Santa Claus — with face masks and plexiglass

Despite the pandemic — and the fact that Santa's age and weight put him at high risk for severe illness from COVID-19 — mall owners plan to bring him back this year.

6 years ago

Outdoor dining at Parc on Rittenhouse Square
Business
Philadelphia
Public Health

Philly bans indoor gatherings, broadens restrictions amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Already-leaked restrictions become official. Starting Friday through Jan. 1, indoor dining is prohibited, gyms must close and outdoor events are limited.

6 years ago

Patrons enjoy food and drink at The Brass Rail in Hoboken, N.J.
Business
New Jersey
Public Health

Murphy tightens N.J. coronavirus gathering restrictions to slow second wave

New Jersey's coronavirus levels have been spiking, which Murphy has said amounts to a “second wave.”

6 years ago

Melanie Raye, left, poses with her daughter Aliyah Raye, right, the day of her senior prom. Melanie was fatally shot in North Philly this August, a week before she was set to get married. (Courtesy of Aliyah Raye)
Elections
Philadelphia
Public Safety

With over 400 homicides in Philly and little change in Harrisburg, gun violence prevention activists look to Biden

Philly area activists and organizers pushing for stricter gun safety laws and funding for gun violence intervention see Biden’s victory as a glimmer of hope.

6 years ago

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Christina Mclendon carries a plate of food during a giveaway event
Business
Philadelphia
Public Health

As partial shutdown looms, one Latin-American business owner is prepared to weather the storm

Mayor Kenney is expected to announce a partial shutdown, pausing indoor dining. One business owner is confident her Latin-American restaurant will survive the winter.

6 years ago

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