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Billy Penn

The Roots street sign is already up at South and Passyunk, surprising Questlove

“Hell of a way to find out,” the Tonight Show drummer said. “Wow.”

7 years ago

Love City Brewing is one of just four Philly bars with the certificationFACEBOOK / LOVE CITY BREWING
Public Safety
Billy Penn

Why Philly’s ‘Safe Bars’ program stalled, and how it might get fixed

Other cities have been much more successful in adopting the sexual violence prevention training.

7 years ago

As Patty Fortney-Julius, left, offers support, her sister Lara Fortney McKeever cries as she speaks to reporters during a news conference in Newark, N.J., Monday, Dec. 2, 2019. The two sisters from Pennsylvania are suing the Archdiocese of Newark and the Diocese of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. They allege clergy in Newark knew a priest had sexually abused children before he moved to Harrisburg and abused them and their sisters for years. Lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by Roman Catholic clergy are taking center stage in New Jersey as the state's relaxation of statute of limitations rules takes effect. (Seth Wenig/AP Photo)
Pennsylvania
Religion
PA Post

‘It’s re-victimization all over again,’ clergy abuse victim says of Harrisburg diocese’s bankruptcy

“You cannot put a price tag on validation. And you cannot put a price tag on reclaiming power."

7 years ago

The skyline of Wilmington looms in the background of the Waste Management Inc. landfill south of the city. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Delaware

Del. piggybacks on county law limiting construction landfills to 140 feet in height

Waste Management Inc. sought a major “vertical expansion.’’ But action by New Castle County Council and the Delaware General Assembly quashed the bid.

7 years ago

Actor LeVar Burton, 63, greets hundreds of young students at the Wilmington Public Library on Thursday, Feb., 20, 2020, in downtown Wilmington, Delaware.    ( Butch Comegys for WHYY)
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Kids

Wilmington Public Library hosts LeVar Burton for storytime with children

“Reading out loud to children is one of the most pure forms of storytelling I know,” said LeVar Burton.

7 years ago

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Twenty PAAN members canvassed the neighborhood offering city resources after a quadruple shooting rocked the community Wednesday. (Ximena Conde/WHYY)
Philadelphia
Public Safety

After N. Philly quadruple shooting, rapid response teams hope to prevent more violence

After a quadruple shooting in North Philly, the city’s rapid response teams offered counseling. But residents say they want help to stop the bleeding.

7 years ago

The Roots perform during halftime of the NFL football NFC championship game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
PlanPhilly

Illadelph forever: Philly street named for The Roots

Come May, the section of East Passyunk Avenue between South Street and Bainbridge Street will be officially dedicated to the local hip-hop legends.

7 years ago

Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery in South Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Energy
Environment
Infrastructure

What happens next, now that the refinery’s future seems wide open?

First, Philadelphia Energy Solutions and buyer Hilco Redevelopment Partners have to meet several legal obligations before the sale can close.

7 years ago

During a mock trial at Rutgers Law School, Superman, played by Nuri Waheed, banters with juror Corey Livingston-Randall, left, before the verdict is announced. (April Saul for WHYY)
Kids
New Jersey

Charges bounce off ‘Superman’ during Camden fifth graders’ mock trial

Camden 5th graders learned about bias, evidence, witnesses and legal standards in a mock trial at Rutgers Camden Law School.

7 years ago

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Philadelphia
Public Safety
NBC10

Woman dead, three men wounded after shooting near North Philly school

The four victims were on 11th and Thompson streets shortly before 4 p.m. when a gunman opened fire.

7 years ago

Outside Mullingar (courtesy Delaware Theater Company/Matt Urban, NUPOINT Marketing)
Things To Do
Community Events
February 20 - 26, 2019

African American artistry revealed, French composers at the forefront and a Philly-born hip-hop trio reunited in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

What’s happening in Philly, New Jersey and Delaware: African American film pioneer homored, French composers night out and Tony nominated play at DTC

7 years ago

Listen 4:52
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Down the Shore
Infrastructure
New Jersey

N.J. utility company seeks 8.5 percent rate increase to recoup storm damage costs, support enhancements

An electric utility company that serves more than a million customers in 13 New Jersey counties is seeking a customer rate increase.

7 years ago

Four people experiencing homelessness were found dead inside of a tent in a Delaware woods on Monday. (NBC10)
Delaware
Public Safety

Delaware shelter operators react to death of four people living in the woods

The Wilmington News Journal reports the deaths may have been caused by carbon monoxide poisoning from a propane tank used for heat.

7 years ago

The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology — known as The Penn Museum — has hired refugees and immigrants from the Middle East, Africa and Central America as part of their
NPR
History
Visual Arts

Refugee docents help bring Penn Museum’s global collection to life

Attendance at the Penn Museum has shot up since the Global Guides first tours in 2018. Refugee and immigrant docents receive training in ancient history and storytelling.

7 years ago

The exterior of the Beury Building
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

The true story behind Philly’s famous ‘Boner 4ever’ graffiti

Two artists linked up to create North Broad’s most prominent tag.

7 years ago

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