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Hundreds march through the Linconia neighborhood of Bensalem Township to remember George Floyd and others who have died at the hands of the police. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Policing
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice

Will a wave of protests bring change in suburban Philly too?

In this region, and throughout Pennsylvania, the unprecedented demonstrations have some seeing signs of a political sea change.

6 years ago

Listen 2:00
ida Robinson lived most of her life in Philadelphia, but kept her southern roots and was renowned for her cooking. She is pictured with her granddaughter, Diamond Princess Franklin, at her 84th birthday celebration.(Courtesy of Diamond Franklin)
Public Health

Ida Robinson, 84, remembered in song for her ‘Beautiful Love’

Philly resident Ida Robinson’s maternal legacy is honored in an original song by Kimmel Center artist-in-residence Ruth Naomi Floyd.

6 years ago

Listen 4:09
(Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Policing
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Streets & Roads

Philly police no longer welcome in Vision Zero as bicyclists reckon with racism

The Bicycle Coalition will no “longer advocate for armed police enforcement” of safer streets rules. Philly officials say city policy could shift as well.

6 years ago

A growing homeless encampment at 22nd Street and the Ben Franklin Parkway is actually a protest against a law that prohibits camping on public property. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Philadelphia
Policing
Social Justice

Tent encampment on the Parkway for affordable housing; City help for looted businesses

Roughly 30 tents have been set up on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway beneath a large sign reading, “HOUSING NOW!”

6 years ago

Sidewalk cafe at Cross Keys Cafe (Danya Henninger / Billy Penn)
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Public Health
Billy Penn

How Philly restaurants can add outdoor dining starting June 12

Get ready for a proliferation of sidewalk cafes.

6 years ago

Monmouth Beach
Down the Shore
Environment
New Jersey
Outdoors

Annual N.J. beach water quality monitoring program gets underway

The state conducts water sampling at 188 ocean beaches, 20 bay beaches and eight river beaches weekly to determine bacteria levels.

6 years ago

Wine and Spirits store in Philadelphia
Business
Food & Drink
Philadelphia

23 more Fine Wine & Good Spirits to offer in-store access across Philadelphia area

Pennsylvania will open nearly two dozen of its state-owned liquor and wine stores Friday as it continues to loosen coronavirus-related restrictions.

6 years ago

Sidewalk cafe at Cross Keys Cafe (Danya Henninger / Billy Penn)
Pennsylvania
Public Health

Pa. coronavirus recovery: Philly continues slow slide toward reopening

City officials say they’re seeing continued, positive trends when it comes to new COVID-19 cases, but that doesn’t mean residents should throw caution to the wind.

6 years ago

Two covers of Bon Appetit magazine
Media
National
Race & Ethnicity

Headline-making missteps put focus on newsroom diversity

A week of reckoning among the media has put a spotlight on the diversity of U.S. newsrooms, and the pace of efforts to make them more reflective of the communities they cover.

6 years ago

Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium
Philadelphia
Public Health
Race & Ethnicity

Black clergy convene to discuss the toll of COVID-19 and a way forward

The online convening sought to look at the many effects and possible solutions to the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on communities of color.

6 years ago

File photo: A cyclist peddles up a hill in Allentown, Pa., on Friday, May 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Pennsylvania
Politics

‘We need help’: Small cities face fiscal calamity from virus

"If cities like Allentown begin to crumble, that’s how America crumbles."

6 years ago

Picture in low key of glass of rose wine with reflection of old stone traditional provencal house in it. Rose wine in Provence, France. Light alcoholic drink.
Things To Do
Community Events
June 11 - 17, 2020

Growing things, a virtual literary parlor and a comedy competition for kids in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

This week, we celebrate both National Rosé Day on Saturday and National Weed Your Garden Day.

6 years ago

Listen 4:36
Police arrest dozens of protesters on Route 676 near 21st Street after they blocked traffic.
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
Policing
Social Justice

Eyes blistering, crawling on highway: What it felt like to be tear gassed on 676

Fifteen people describe their violent encounter with police while protesting police brutality in Philadelphia.

6 years ago

James Aye, a youth organizer, stands in the median on 52nd Street. (Ryan M. Collerd for PlanPhilly)
PlanPhilly
Business
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia

Why Gen Z wants a place on 52nd Street — West Philly’s Black ‘Broadway’

Young people see a role for themselves on 52nd Street, especially after last week’s violent clashes between police and protesters and looters.

6 years ago

People walk along the boardwalk in Asbury Park, N.J., Wednesday, June 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Down the Shore
Food & Drink
New Jersey

In defiance of N.J. governor, Asbury Park to allow indoor dining on June 15

The Asbury Park City Council voted Wednesday evening to allow indoor dining beginning on June 15, a move in direct violation of New Jersey executive orders.

6 years ago

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