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I’m a Black woman living in a mostly white Philly neighborhood — on my own terms.
I’m a Black woman living in a mostly white Philly neighborhood during the pandemic and civic unrest. I won’t tone myself down to make you more comfortable.
5 years ago
Philly Marathon under fire for appropriating ultrarunner’s 76-mile perimeter idea
Supporters of Michael “Gagz” Gagliardi are incensed the city didn’t give him any credit.
5 years ago
Philly’s Taney Dragons to drop the controversial name, a reminder of the Dred Scott decision
The Taney Youth Baseball Association is expected to have an “inclusive, non-divisive” name by early fall.
5 years ago
Free SEPTA rides for kids under 12 coming in July
SEPTA’s board also approved a new fare restructuring plan, a freeze on base cash fares, and the introduction of a new three-day transit pass.
5 years ago
Philadelphia man arrested for allegedly assaulting WHYY producer in Fishtown
A Philly man has been arrested more than three weeks after allegedly assaulting a WHYY producer as part of a vigilante-style mob in Fishtown.
5 years ago
Delaware Chamber of Commerce members get a lesson in how to improve diversity and create a more inclusive work culture
5 years ago
Historic 52nd St. fighting for another comeback
The historic Black business district has seen plenty of ups and downs over the years. Can it come back again from a pandemic and widespread looting and vandalism?
Air Date: June 25, 2020
Listen 16:37New Jersey seeks to oust officer in Floyd reenactment video
Officer was videotaped with a group of white people in Franklin Township who mockingly reenacted George Floyd's death.
5 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: State adds nearly 1,900 suspected COVID-19 deaths
New Jersey’s official count of coronavirus-related deaths surged overnight as the state began counting “probable” fatalities toward its overall tally.
5 years ago
5 concrete ways employers can uplift Philadelphia’s Black workforce
Examine your hiring practices, deepen community engagement and commit to providing support.
5 years ago
Applications for jobless aid fall to still-high 1.48 million
The latest figures coincide with a sudden resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the U.S., especially in the South and West, that’s threatening to derail a nascent economic rebound.
5 years ago
This week, the Delaware Valley holds its collective breath as businesses start to reopen.
5 years ago
Listen 5:46Fireworks are booming before July 4, but why the ruckus?
Fireworks are a symbol of celebration, but they're not being saved for Fourth of July festivities in the U.S.
5 years ago
Coast Guard, good Samaritans rescue 4 from boat near N.J. coast
The Coast Guard and good Samaritans came to the rescue of four people after a boat began taking on water near the New Jersey coast.
5 years ago
Where should Marconi Plaza’s Columbus statue go? Philly officials taking suggestions
In recent weeks, the Christopher Columbus statue has been the site of confrontations. Philly officials seek to remove the statue and they want to hear from residents.
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