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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.
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Listen 2:58In 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
Listen 4:15Obama 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.
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‘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.
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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.
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Listen 4:18Ending 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
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.
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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 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
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
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
Protests get results: The Rizzo statue is gone
Mayor Jim Kenney’s administration removed it overnight.
6 years ago
‘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
‘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
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.
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