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African migrants are becoming a new face of the U.S. border crisis
Like the families from Central America, they are traveling great distances after seeing thousands gain entry to the United States in recent months.
5 years ago
Philly natives enter the e-scooter wars with $100k homegrown startup, Verve S
Two Philly natives have invested $100,000 in dockless e-scooters. Now they just need their hometown and state to legalize them.
5 years ago
Listen 2:05Philadelphians deserve a voice in debate over future of local refineries
Residents in Eastwick live next to the single largest generator of particulate emission air pollution in Philadelphia.
5 years ago
City: Roosevelt Boulevard speed cameras to be live by end of year
The speed cameras are coming to a 12-mile stretch of Roosevelt between 9th Street and the Bucks County boundary line — a section of road that ranks as the city’s deadliest.
5 years ago
Severe weather spurs flooding, disrupts rail service in Pa., N.J.
The flooding forced the closures of several roads. PATCO service between Philadelphia and New Jersey was also suspended due to storm damage.
5 years ago
Philadelphia honors trailblazing female boxing judge Lynne Carter
Carter, the first African-American woman to officiate professional fights in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, was honored with the presentation of a City Liberty Bell.
5 years ago
Can rec centers be business incubators? $300,000 Knight grant could make it happen
Two Philly leaders got some extra funding for cool public space ideas.
5 years ago
June Philly Quizzo: How well do you know this city’s past, present and future?
How well do you keep up with what goes on in this city? That’s what we find out at our monthly Billy Penn Philly Quizzo nights.
5 years ago
Hair stylists often hear stories of abuse from clients. Why not offer help at the salon?
A St. Joseph’s University study found stylists learned about abuse from their clients, especially in immigrant communities. It suggests salons could help offer resources.
5 years ago
Listen 2:49Juneteenth parade organizers want to draw as many people as the Mummers
Juneteenth organizers are confident they can attract thousands of more people this Saturday to the new West Philly parade route ending at Malcolm X Park.
5 years ago
Confronting racist stereotypes in Princeton’s high school musical
Princeton High School's production of "Anything Goes" featured racist stereotypes of Asians that sparked a debate about how to handle older plays.
Air Date: June 19, 2019
Listen 14:47For second week in a row, high fecal bacteria levels discovered at 2 N.J. beaches
For the second consecutive week, two New Jersey beaches are under swimming advisories issued Tuesday afternoon due to unacceptable fecal bacteria levels, state officials said.
5 years ago
N.J. fishermen have close encounter with great white shark
A group of New Jersey fishermen received a once-in-a-lifetime thrill while off the state's coastline Monday.
5 years ago
Making communities safer takes more than changing policing
What can a 4-year-old do that would make police pull guns on her pregnant mother?
5 years ago
How effective is diversity training?
Many companies require diversity training, but changing people's attitudes and behaviors is challenging. We'll talk about implicit bias, and making inclusive workplaces.
Air Date: June 18, 2019 10:00 am
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