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Wayne Craven (left) received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Board of Trustees Chair Howard Cosgrove at University of Delaware's 2008 commencement ceremony. The citation called Dr. Craven a 'champion of American art' and a 'fluent and graceful teacher.' (University of Delaware)
Delaware
Public Health

Wayne Craven, 89, ‘Dean of American Sculpture’ and ‘traditional gentleman’

U. of Delaware professor Wayne Craven left behind a long list of former students who are now experts on American art, and a mark on the study of art history.

6 years ago

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George Floyd mural in LA
Things To Do
Community Events
June 4 - 10, 2020

Celebrating Black music, Latino filmmakers and the life of George Floyd in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

In the wake of the protests against police brutality and the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police, publishing the usual version of ‘Things To Do’ didn’t feel right.

6 years ago

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President Barack Obama accepts the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Award
Policing
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice

Obama steps out as nation confronts confluence of crises

President Obama held a virtual town hall event with young people to discuss policing and the civil unrest that has followed the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

6 years ago

City workers removed the statue of Frank Rizzo in Wednesday's predawn hours. (Courtesy of City of Philadelphia)
PlanPhilly
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia

‘If we can move the statue, we can move policy’: Philly celebrates Rizzo removal

Mayor Kenney’s removal of the Frank Rizzo statue feels like progress to many. Yet to a smaller group of white people, the action feels like a betrayal.

6 years ago

Demonstrators march Tuesday, June 2, 2020, near City Hall in Philadelphia, during a protest over the death of George Floyd, who died May 25 after he was restrained by Minneapolis police. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Public Safety
Social Justice

Curfews, and the legal perils of enforcing them unequally

Between Saturday and Wednesday, about 500 people were arrested on curfew violations under Mayor Jim Kenney’s emergency order.

6 years ago

Listen 4:18
The Dover International Speedway in Delaware. (Chuck Snyder for WHYY)
Delaware
Sports

Ending a 50-year tradition, NASCAR schedule in Dover cut in half due to declining attendance

Since 1969, Dover International Speedway has hosted a pair of NASCAR cup series races every year. But track officials say that streak will end in 2021.

6 years ago

(Jana Shea/WHYY)
Down the Shore
Environment
New Jersey

More than 50K lose power at the Jersey Shore as severe storms pound region

Tens of thousands of Jersey Shore residents are without power early Wednesday afternoon after a potent severe storm line lashed the region. 

6 years ago

Sharon Horn (right) came to Fishtown from New Jersey to protest a vigilante mob that was in the neighborhood Monday night. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Philadelphia
Policing
Social Justice

Philadelphia protesters want police to condemn white men ‘protecting’ Fishtown with baseball bats

Amid the civil unrest in Philadelphia, about 50 ATMs in have been blown up since Saturday by thieves attempting to steal the money inside, according to city officials.

6 years ago

The former site of the Frank Rizzo statue
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
Policing
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice
Eyes on the Street

The Rizzo reign is finally over. Thank Black Philadelphia.

For more than a decade, African Americans called for the removal of the Rizzo statue. Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has finally heard them.

6 years ago

Protesters attend a Black Lives Matter protest at the city hall and the police department in Clifton, N.J.
New Jersey
Policing
Social Justice

N.J. to overhaul police use-of-force guidelines, AG says

New Jersey will update its use of force guidelines for the first time in two decades and will move to require a statewide licensing program for all police officers.

6 years ago

Protesters in downtown Washington, D.C.
NPR
National
Policing
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice

Protests over George Floyd’s death flare nationwide despite curfews

Mostly peaceful throughout the day, the demonstrators faced police officers, National Guard troops and other forces.

6 years ago

Frank Rizzo statue removed
Philadelphia
Policing
Social Justice
Billy Penn

Protests get results: The Rizzo statue is gone

Mayor Jim Kenney’s administration removed it overnight.

6 years ago

The former site of the Frank Rizzo statue
Philadelphia
Policing
Social Justice

‘It is finally gone’: Philly removes Frank Rizzo statue amid ongoing protests

“This is not the end,” Mayor Jim Kenney said, pointing to where the bronze statue once stood. “[Removing the statue] is not the be-all and end-all of where we need to go.”

6 years ago

Volunteers with New Kensington CDC clean up in Kensington on June 1, 2020. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia

‘I want to be able to heal’: Kensington residents begin yet another recovery

After days of violence, Kensington neighbors struggle to come to terms with yet another crisis. Community leaders fear it could take years to rebuild.

6 years ago

Protestors gathered peacefully at City Hall’s Octavius Catto statue
PlanPhilly
Government Accountability
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Do Black lives matter to Mayor Jim Kenney?

Police brutality brought protesters into the streets. But the city’s "inadequate" response to COVID-19 contributes to anger, writes Rev. Malcolm Byrd.

6 years ago

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