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1,000 volunteers will paint inspirational murals at Kensington High on MLK Day
At Kensington High, volunteers intend to paint 100 murals reflecting the ideals of Martin Luther King Jr. and other inspiring figures.
6 years ago
Women’s March divisions offer lessons for Democrats on managing a big tent
The first Women's March was one of the largest protest days in American history. Now, some are disillusioned with the Women's March movement itself.
6 years ago
This newly revived cash assistance program for poor Pennsylvanians is at risk again
General assistance was reinstated last summer after a six-year hiatus. New legislation threatens to gut the program, which offers about $200 per month to qualified residents.
6 years ago
Flash freeze likely at the Shore on Sunday as temperatures plummet
A robust and complex storm system slated for later Saturday into Sunday is giving forecasters headaches as they work to determine precipitation types and overall impacts.
6 years ago
‘I’m a survivor of violence’: Portraits of women waiting in Mexico for U.S. asylum
Domestic violence was the leading reported crime in Honduras, according to a March 2015 report by the United Nations' special rapporteur on violence against women.
6 years ago
Philly street cleaning pilot will ‘blow trash into street’ to bypass parking issues
The city has revealed details about a planned street cleaning pilot project the same week as a WHYY/PlanPhilly investigation into Philly's lackluster litter collection work.
6 years ago
Celebrate MLK’s legacy, sample extraordinary wines, and hear the latest from John Oates
Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by participating in a service project, attending a jazz concert, and more this week.
6 years ago
Listen 5:02Why ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ has some black women feeling more included in #MeToo
Why have many black girls and women felt the social media movement that has exposed the misdeeds of powerful men has left them behind, until now?
Air Date: January 17, 2019
Listen 13:51Chesco DA blasts Mariner East contractor’s crass threats directed at pipeline opponent
Complaint one of many district attorney has heard regarding bullying or harassment of residents by pipeline workers during the troubled cross-state project.
6 years ago
Colorism reveals many shades of prejudice in Hollywood
"Colorism" is the idea that light-skinned minorities are given more privilege than their darker-skinned peers.
6 years ago
Guests: Brittney Cooper, Feminista Jones We talk about black feminism and what makes it distinct from white femin ...
Air Date: January 16, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00PPA makes millions ticketing drivers for blocking street sweepers that rarely show
PPA tickets cars parked in street sweeping zones, despite the fact Philly’s Streets Department doesn’t show up to clean those streets most of the time.
6 years ago
Listen 2:24New homes for those struggling with addiction set for heart of Philly opioid crisis
In heart of Philadelphia’s opioid epidemic, new home rising for those in recovery
6 years ago
Businessman and philanthropist Raymond Perelman dies at 101
In 2011, Perelman donated $225 million to the University of Pennsylvania medical school, which was renamed the Raymond and Ruth Perelman School of Medicine.
6 years ago
Activists are seeking the firing of a white referee who forced a biracial high school wrestler to cut his dreadlocks in December.
6 years ago