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The Lincoln Memorial is reflected in the water as people gather to attend the March on Washington, Friday Aug. 28, 2020, in Washington, on the 57th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s
National
Social Justice

Thousands gather at March on Washington commemorations

They are gathering on the heels of yet another shooting by a white police officer of a Black man — this time, 29-year-old Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last Sunday.

6 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies’ Andrew McCutchen, left, Rhys Hoskins (17), Roman Quinn, third from left, and Didi Gregorius, right, celebrate after a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, in Washington. The Phillies won 3-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Phillies, Flyers join historic sports strikes calling attention to racial injustice

In a historic moment of solidarity across professional sports, a slate of games will not be played Thursday in response to the police shooting of Jacob Blake.

6 years ago

(AP file photo)
Policing
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice

Black National Convention puts spotlight on police brutality

The gathering follows Democratic and Republican party conventions that laid out starkly different visions for America.

6 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia
Social Justice
Sports
NBC10

Phillies game postponed due to players’ protest of Jacob Blake’s shooting

The Phillies were scheduled to play the defending World Series champions, the Washington Nationals in the nation's capital.

6 years ago

Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Philadelphia Eagles. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
Criminal Justice
Pennsylvania
Public Health

Pa. coronavirus recovery: No Eagles fans at the Linc ‘until further notice’

In a statement to season ticket holders, an Eagles spokesperson said while the organization is “disappointed” in the outcome, it respects the state and city’s verdict.

6 years ago

Jabre Dutton washes the windows of a client's car
Kids
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

11-year-old’s car cleaning service is a hit in Germantown: ‘I love things to be perfect’

Jabre Dutton says interacting with customers helps make up for not being able to see his friends at school.

6 years ago

Fire set to Chabad Center at the University of Delaware
Delaware
Public Safety
Religion

Jewish center intentionally set on fire at University of Delaware, investigator says

The Chabad Center at the University of Delaware campus in Newark was intentionally set on fire late Tuesday night, according to the state fire marshal’s office.

6 years ago

In this April 30 ,2020 file photo, a barber shop shows closed and hiring sign during the COVID-19 in Chicago.  On Thursday, Aug. 27, just over 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that the coronavirus outbreak continues to threaten jobs even as the housing market, auto sales and other segments of the economy rebound from a springtime collapse. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Economy
Income Inequality
Public Health

More than one million Americans file for unemployment, again

The number of initial claims has exceeded 1 million every week but one since late March, an unprecedented streak.

6 years ago

Cheyenne Snow
Homelessness
Housing
Income Inequality
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

A vital rental assistance program is riddled with problems as Pa. prepares to resume evictions

A Spotlight PA review found many landlords have refused to participate, and lawmakers have failed to take action despite warnings the program is failing.

6 years ago

Officials stand beside an empty court at the scheduled start of an NBA basketball playoff game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Orlando Magic, Wednesday in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Bucks didn't take the floor in protest against racial injustice and the shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
NPR
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice
Sports

‘Tired of the killings’: Pro athletes refuse to play amid racial injustice protests

Professional sports players in the NBA, MLB, NFL, WNBA, and MLS protested the police shooting of Jacob Blake. The players refused to play to raise social awareness.

6 years ago

LeCav restaurant at Wilmington’s Hotel DuPont
Business
Delaware
Food & Drink

Chef Tyler Akin brings French brasserie to Wilmington’s Hotel DuPont Sept. 1

Coronavirus stay-at-home orders brought Le Cavalier’s debut to a halt. Delaware restaurants can do business now, but opening will still bring challenges.

6 years ago

Leslie Odom Jr.
Things To Do
Community Events
August 27 - September 2, 2020

Oceans revisited, ‘Love in the Time of Corona,’ and dog’s night out in Del. in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

This week, as we start winding down to the official end of summer (way too soon) there are a variety of events that tease the senses, from sight to touch.

6 years ago

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Philadelphia's downtown skyline is visible above the Eastwick tree line. (Eastwick Friends & Neighbors Coalition)
PlanPhilly
Environment
Eyes on the Street

Philadelphia needs to invest in green space to combat climate change, support communities

City Councilmember Gilmore Richardson argues investment in green space is critical to fight climate change — and can help create jobs and reduce violence.

6 years ago

Protesters march south on Broad Street after a rally at City Hall demanding justice for Jacob Blake, a Black man who was shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Policing
Social Justice

Philly protests reignited after Wisconsin police shoot Jacob Blake

About 100 protesters are in attendance so far for the demonstration organized by Refuse Fascism Philly, with the streets surrounding City Hall being blocked off by police.

6 years ago

Milwaukee Bucks signage is displayed on screens beside an empty court before the scheduled start of an NBA basketball first round playoff game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Orlando Magic, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice
Sports

Boycott: NBA playoff games called off amid player protest

NBA players made their strongest statement yet against racial injustice Wednesday.

6 years ago

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