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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.
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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.
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Black National Convention puts spotlight on police brutality
The gathering follows Democratic and Republican party conventions that laid out starkly different visions for America.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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Listen 4:23Philadelphia 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.
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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.
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Boycott: NBA playoff games called off amid player protest
NBA players made their strongest statement yet against racial injustice Wednesday.
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