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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 2:00Ida 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 4:09Philly 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
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
How Philly restaurants can add outdoor dining starting June 12
Get ready for a proliferation of sidewalk cafes.
6 years ago
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
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
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
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 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
‘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
This week, we celebrate both National Rosé Day on Saturday and National Weed Your Garden Day.
6 years ago
Listen 4:36Eyes 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
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
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.
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