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World record attempt for ‘most roars’ at CCP mascot reveal, replacing symbol of colonialism
Teams at Community College of Philadelphia will now be repped by a lion instead of “Colonial Phil.”
6 years ago
SEPTA cops carried guns with a history of misfiring
Why did Sig Sauer, the manufacturer of the P320 handgun, fix trigger problems in the U.S. Army version more than a year before offering an upgrade to the public?
Air Date: September 16, 2019
Listen 10:46Nearly all released from hospital after Wildwood deck collapse
Authorities say nearly two dozen people were taken to hospitals after a deck collapse at the New Jersey shore, but almost all were treated and released.
6 years ago
UAW votes for nationwide strike to begin before midnight Sunday
The move comes after failing to agree to a new contract with General Motors over wages, health care and profit-sharing.
6 years ago
Center City Restaurant Week guide: 9 tips for how to do it right
Be flexible, tip well, take advantage of lunch and go out for steak.
6 years ago
In person, Tanya Covington is pretty shy. But when she’s in front of a group of jurors — watch out.
6 years ago
SEPTA’s new service weapons are here after Sig fire flap
SEPTA police officers will have Glock 17s on loan from the Philadelphia Police Department to replace the Sig Sauer P320 as their service weapon as soon as Monday.
6 years ago
Viral South Philly utility pole to be reborn as green fuel
Becoming “furniture” or “toothpicks” isn’t in the cards. But the long-serving pole will liely get an afterlife of sorts, a PECO spokesperson said.
6 years ago
Pa. parents with severely ill or disabled kids face deportation after Trump policy change
Recipients of the letters included parents of extremely sick children born in the U.S. and children receiving treatment for cancer, some of whom live in Pa.
6 years ago
Listen 4:19N.J. county approves armored vehicle purchase despite fears of ‘militarized’ policing
Critics say the $300,000 purchase will erode public trust in law enforcement, citing protests in Ferguson, Missouri, and elsewhere.
6 years ago
Crossing cultural divide to help Latinx families deal with autism
An autism diagnosis is a challenge for any family. An outreach program aims to help bridge a cultural divide that can make things even tougher.
6 years ago
Listen 2:04PES refinery site attracts 3rd suitor, nationwide developer Industrial Realty Group
Industrial Realty Group has met with Philadelphia Industrial Development Corp. and the local Steelworkers union to discuss the South Philly complex.
6 years ago
America’s poverty rate falls while household incomes remain the same
Poverty in America declined last year, continuing a trend that began in 2014.
6 years ago
How to help Hurricane Dorian survivors in the Bahamas
"Cash is king. For us to rebuild these communities, we need funds," the president of Rotary International says.
6 years ago
7 ‘Green Book’ sites to discover in Philly
A guide to Philadelphia’s “Green Book” sites in South Philly and Center City that highlight the area’s black history during the Jim Crow era.
6 years ago