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Protesters wait behind blockades to defend the Parkway homeless encampment
Homelessness
Housing
Philadelphia

Philly homeless encampments show little sign of disbanding

Mayor Jim Kenney says the city is still trying to resolve the situation without using force.

6 years ago

Sept 11. Tribute in Light
National
Public Health

In a year of social distancing, coronavirus alters Sept. 11, too

Some victims' relatives fear the pandemic is making plain what they have feared was happening unspoken: that the commitment to “Never Forget” is fading.

6 years ago

There are divides when it comes to who is doing well financially and who is struggling during this pandemic, a new poll finds.
NPR
Home & Family
National
Public Health

Pandemic financially imperils nearly half of American households, poll finds

Over half, or 54%, of those with household incomes below $100,000 reported serious financial problems, compared to only 20% of those with incomes above that threshold.

6 years ago

Upper Tohickon Creek in Bucks County
Environment
Pennsylvania

‘We’re all very concerned’: Upper Bucks quarry proposal meets resistance

A construction materials firm wants a conditional zoning use for 196 acres of forest and wetlands in rural Springfield Twp. Residents say they’ll fight it.

6 years ago

(Courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard)
Down the Shore
New Jersey

Coast Guard, police efforts lead to rescue of ‘overdue’ sailors off LBI

The U.S. Coast Guard collaborated with local police in a search and rescue mission for two overdue sailing vessels Tuesday evening off Long Beach Island, authorities said. 

6 years ago

Flames lick above vehicles on Highway 162 as the Bear Fire burns in Oroville, Calif.
Environment
National

Explosive wildfires across California stoked by fierce winds

Wildfires raged unchecked across parts of the western U.S. on Wednesday amid gusty and dry conditions, but forecasters said some weather relief was in sight.

6 years ago

Activist Jamaal Henderson
PlanPhilly
Homelessness
Housing
Philadelphia

‘I’m not gonna just walk away’: Homeless encampment residents vow to stay as city deadline to vacate passes

Another deadline to evict the 100-some people living in tents along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and on Ridge Avenue passed Wednesday.

6 years ago

(Instagram/MarisalsPR)
Business
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Mari-Sal’s offers the flavors of Puerto Rico, sourced from the island and born of Philly

With her popular new food biz, a North Philadelphia native is living her dream.

6 years ago

Billy Penn illustration
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Public Health
Billy Penn

This animated map shows the coronavirus surge around Temple in North Philly

Since the university suspended in-person classes, the outbreak appears to be subsiding.

6 years ago

Philly's MaskUp campaign
Philadelphia
Public Health
Billy Penn

Outdoor Philly mask use nearly doubles in August, in-store face coverings top 95%

The city’s #MaskUpPHL campaign proved more popular than expected.

6 years ago

A homeless protest encampment occupies Von Colln Field on the Ben Franklin Parkway
Radio Times
Homelessness
Philadelphia

The clearing of Philadelphia’s homeless encampment

Philadelphia has announced it will be clearing the homeless encampment along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Sept 9th.

Air Date: September 9, 2020 10:00 am

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(Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
NPR
International
Travel

Citing a COVID-19 shortfall, DHS increases visa fees for touring artists

The Department of Homeland Security announced the changes last week, which will take effect in early October.

6 years ago

Protesters gather on the Ben Franklin Parkway, where a homeless encampment is under notice from the city that it will be cleared. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Homelessness
Philadelphia

Residents of Philly homeless encampments prepare to resist eviction

Despite a 9 a.m. deadline, camp organizers say Philadelphia has not done enough to help those living in the tents and they’ll fight to stay.

6 years ago

Free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick will appear in the latest update of the Madden NFL 21 franchise. Kaepernick is seen above ahead of a workout for NFL football scouts and media in Riverdale, Ga. in 2019. (Todd Kirkland/AP)
NPR
Policing
Race & Ethnicity
Sports

The return of Colin Kaepernick — to the Madden franchise

Kaepernick has not appeared on the video game since he last played in the NFL during the 2016 season when he was a member of the San Francisco 49ers.

6 years ago

People have lunch inside a local restaurant on Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, in Hoboken, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
New Jersey
Public Health

N.J. coronavirus recovery: Limited ‘knucklehead behavior’ as indoor dining returns

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says he saw no indication that he will have to dial back indoor service at restaurants.

6 years ago

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