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Penn Book Center, an independent book store on 34th Street in University City, is scheduled to close in May. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Books
Business
Higher Education

Writers’ petition calls on university to save Penn Book Center, a ‘watering hole for the mind’

Throughout this week, Penn Book Center supporters are marching daily from the University City campus to the bookstore — just one block away.

6 years ago

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Shazana Goff (left) operates the La Finquita farm stand in July of 2014. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY, file)
The Why
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Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Why many of Philadelphia’s community gardens are at risk

As Philly's vacant land becomes more valuable to buyers, growers who claimed abandoned lots for community gardens are at risk of losing these beloved spaces.

Air Date: April 24, 2019

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The Wing company, a Google spinoff, has won federal approval to operate its drone delivery system as an airline in the U.S. (Wing)
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Business
Innovation
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FAA certifies Google’s Wing drone delivery company to operate as an airline

By developing delivery drones — and a retail system that would connect customers with local merchants — Google's parent company is directly competing with Amazon.

6 years ago

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New Jersey

Wildwood mayor: Smith recording will play on boardwalk amid racist allegations

The mayor of a New Jersey shore town says they will continue to play Kate Smith's recording of "God Bless America" on its boardwalk despite allegations of racism.

6 years ago

Bobby McCurdy outside of his home in North Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Housing
Philadelphia
PlanPhilly

New help is here for Philly seniors who want stay in their homes

A new program launched by Thomas Jefferson University, Drexel and Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia is helping seniors live independently in their homes.

6 years ago

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A partially covered statue of singer Kate Smith is seen near the Wells Fargo Center, Friday, April 19, 2019, in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Flyers covered the statue of singer Kate Smith outside their arena, following the New York Yankees in cutting ties and looking into allegations of racism against the 1930s star with a popular recording of
Philadelphia
Sports

Is Flyers’ decision to erase Kate Smith a sign of the modern NHL?

The Flyers’ decision to remove a statue of singer Kate Smith comes as hockey is trying to reach more people of color.

6 years ago

Uptown Theater 2240 N. Broad Street. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Higher Education
Neighborhoods
Billy Penn

Is the new North Central district Temple’s version of University City? Here’s how they measure up

A look at Philly’s college-area special service districts.

6 years ago

People attending the LGBTQ Seder read from the Haggadah modified by host Galia Godel to celebrate the queer Jewish experience. (Ximena Conde/WHYY)
Religion

A West Philly Passover Seder celebrates its queer Jewish members for the fifth year

Sunday’s LGBTQ Seder went through the traditional steps but used them as a jumping off point to talk about the queer experience.

6 years ago

Meg Miller displays positive messages on her lawn and along the road she lives on in Wynnewood, Pa. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Mental Health

Wynnewood’s ‘sign elf’ delivers roadside food for thought

For more than a decade, Meg Miller has posted lawn signs that aim to inspire us to slow down and think a little more.

6 years ago

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Patricia Cahill poses with sister Eileen at her parents' house in Ridgewood. The family were pleased and proud that the nun visited their house and that she took a special interest in Patricia. (Courtesy of Patricia Cahill)
The Why
Government Accountability
Religion

Why the Catholic Church ignored victims abused by nuns

Why have the victims of childhood sexual abuse by nuns been ignored? And how do gender imbalance and church hierarchy work together to minimize their stories?

Air Date: April 22, 2019

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Helvetica is celebrated and loathed for its ubiquity. Now, the 62-year-old font is getting a face lift for the digital age. (Jim Davis/Boston Globe via Getty Images)
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Technology

Helvetica, the iconic font both loved and loathed, gets its 1st redesign in 36 years

The updated font even has a new name: "Helvetica Now." But like many changes, some people are skeptical.

6 years ago

The pipe organ of Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, one of the most famous in the world, was spared from the cathedral fire on April 15, but major restoration needs to be done on the instrument. (Stephane de Sakutin/AFP/Getty Images)
NPR
International
Music

After the flames, Notre Dame’s centuries-old organ may never be the same again

The main issues may be fixing the water damage to the organ's wind chest from when firefighters put out the blaze.

6 years ago

This so-called
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History
Race & Ethnicity

The beauty and the power of African blacksmiths

An exhibit at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art highlights the remarkable skills and creativity of ironworkers from over 100 ethnic groups across the continent.

6 years ago

A fire broke out in Sea Isle City early Sunday morning. ‏(@JoeStarbux/Twitter)
Down the Shore
New Jersey

Fire rips through two Sea Isle City houses early Sunday morning

Firefighters from numerous departments battled a serious blaze in Cape May County early Sunday morning.

6 years ago

Bartram's Garden in southwestern Philadelphia preserves the home and garden of the 18th century naturalist. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Food & Drink
History
Philadelphia

Investigating 200-year-old plant remains found in a Bartram’s Garden attic

The well-preserved collection of seeds, nutshells and other plant plants offer a glimpse of the daily meals of Philly’s founding botanists.

6 years ago

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