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Why Philly’s robust Native American cultural center abruptly shut down
Before he was killed in a car crash, activist Kyle Shenandoah was working on resurrecting the indigenous peoples hub.
6 years ago
Philly OutFest, South Jersey Pumpkin Show, Bilal at City Winery in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Philadelphia, Delaware, and South Jersey host an array of events from The Pumpkin Show to the Philadelphia OutFest to the “Art with Purpose” exhibit.
6 years ago
Listen 4:03NWS: Offshore storm will generate ‘significant’ beach erosion in N.J.
A coastal storm will remain off the New Jersey coast but will still generate gusty winds along the coastline, tidal flooding, and cause "significant" beach erosion.
6 years ago
One year after major audit, NJ Transit’s to-do list remains long
While the Murphy administration has addressed some of the agency’s issues, a long-term funding solution still needs to be established, among other concerns.
6 years ago
A Sixers fan brought a ‘Free Hong Kong’ sign to Tuesday’s game. Here’s what happened next
Sixers fan Sam Wachs explains why he wanted to “cause a little ruckus” when the Sixers took on a team from China on Tuesday night.
6 years ago
Listen 3:30How you can help Philadelphia get a fair count in the census
Philadelphia, along with the rest of the country, is about to witness a rare opportunity. No, it’s not the return of Halley’s Comet — that’s in 2061. It’s the U.S. Census!
6 years ago
N.J. forms panel to oversee Oyster Creek decommissioning operations
A newly established panel will monitor the ongoing decommissioning operations at the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station, New Jersey officials announced.
6 years ago
Amid Trump’s trade war, Pa. farmers fight to survive in an uncertain market
In the midst of the second harvest under the trade war, Pa. farmers discuss how the policy affects them and what it takes to survive in an unstable and uncertain market.
6 years ago
Listen 5:06Say goodbye to dashboard receipts — PPA to install pay-by-plate parking kiosks
The Philadelphia Parking Authority plans to install new solar-powered parking kiosks in Center City next week.
6 years ago
Census errs again, makes mistakes measuring poverty nationwide
In response, a census spokesperson said, “We are confident in the resources we have to conduct the census and continue the work on our ongoing surveys.”
6 years ago
NWS: Coastal flooding possible during several high tide cycles this week
Forecasters say coastal residents in New Jersey should be ready for potentially several high tide cycles of coastal flooding this week.
6 years ago
On a ‘loving and caring’ Nicetown-Tioga block, neighbors come together to heal after trauma
Nicetown-Tioga neighbors never expected a trauma in their community like the police shootout that happened in August. Together, they are moving forward.
6 years ago
Philly cops are getting inside the ‘black box’ of city’s rising traffic fatality problem
Philadelphia police are getting access to the black boxes behind car crashes in the city. The data will help investigators understand why collisions happen.
6 years ago
Dancing, DJs and art: Waterfront day party raises money for Philadelphians experiencing homelessness
The inaugural Hands Up Music Fest is coming to Penn Treaty Park.
6 years ago
This week: Judge approves safe injection sites in Philadelphia, how different districts are dealing with 'lunch debt,' and a UPenn prof who translates the classics from Greek.
Air Date: October 7, 2019
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