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If you’re a Philly sports fan but aren’t following Big 5 hoops, you’re missing out
With new head coaches at Temple and St. Joe’s, it’s a whole new era for this college basketball town.
6 years ago
Chinatown welcomes ‘a new building and a new day’ with the Crane
The new community center at the Crane comes after years of fighting for recreational space in Chinatown.
6 years ago
New PBS documentary makes the case that people in prison deserve college access
A new documentary by Lynn Novick, "College Behind Bars," premieres on PBS Nov. 25. It depicts hope in a dark place.
6 years ago
On today's Regional Roundup - Philadelphia councilmember Helen Gym, helping veterans transition after service, and sports stadiums create rooms for children with autism.
Air Date: November 11, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00William Way opens new trans resource center
The Arcila-Adams Trans Resource Center, a new hub providing services including health care and therapy referrals, job services and help enrolling in food programs.
6 years ago
This Parisian all-day cafe on North Broad is like a diner in France
Gabi is now serving lunch and dinner, with breakfast coming soon.
6 years ago
Feds say N.J. towns can use sand from offshore sites for beach replenishment
New Jersey municipalities can now dredge sand from nearby offshore sites for beach replenishment projects following a federal government rule reversal.
6 years ago
Major overhaul set to begin on Shore bridge linking to barrier island
Construction will soon get underway on a key bridge that links mainland Cape May County to a barrier island.
6 years ago
Activists take over meeting on Philly refinery cleanup, demand public involvement
Tired of being left out of the process, protesters refused to let public meetings on cleaning up the refinery site move ahead.
6 years ago
Listen 1:30After shooting of 10-year-old, activists call on communities, city officials to end the violence
For many, the shooting of innocent bystanders, especially children, is a call for outrage at both community complacency and institutional failure.
6 years ago
City adopts regulations that enhance enforcement at raucous N.J. beach
The Brigantine City Council unanimously passed an ordinance Wednesday that provides law enforcement and local officials more power at the Cove Recreation Area beach.
6 years ago
North Philly street celebrates free bullet hole repairs — and braces for gentrification
After being rocked by the August police shootout, this Nicetown community is stronger than ever.
6 years ago
Care packages help Delaware foster kids adjust to getting uprooted
This year’s “My Blue Duffel” volunteer event in Newark yielded more than 450 care packages for Delaware children entering the foster care system.
6 years ago
Philly Men Are Cookin’, two film fests and Veterans Day activities in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Two film festivals kick off, jazz music royalty celebrate an 80th anniversary, and a prestigious Philly crafts show returns in this week’s “Things To Do.”
6 years ago
Listen 5:16More than 100 Philly parks to be cleaned and greened by people who love them
On Saturday, November 9, more than 100 parks in Philadelphia will be cleaned, greened, and celebrated during the annual Love Your Park Fall Service Day.
6 years ago