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Snowy conditions around Independence Hall. (Kim Paynter/WHYY)

Philadelphia region hit by snow, muddles travel and commute

A winter storm is moving into the Philadelphia region that could bring both snow and ice conditions into the area for the next 24 hours.

6 years ago

American-African spiritual leader Father Divine smiles as he leads a parade of his followers from Harlem to the docks in New York, on Aug. 20, 1936, to board the paddle-steamer City of Kennsburg to take them on the first stage of their great trek to their new camp in Ulster County, New York State. (AP Photo)
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Father Divine: Charismatic cult leader or civil rights pioneer?

Why Father Divine, the man behind the iconic Divine Lorraine Hotel on North Broad Street in Philadelphia, left a complicated legacy.

Air Date: February 20, 2019

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A sign announcing weather conditions seen from the southbound lanes of I-95, north of Street Road in Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 21, 2014 (Alan Tu/for NewsWorks)
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N.J. state of emergency in effect for wintry Wednesday

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency Tuesday evening in advance of a storm that is set to impact New Jersey beginning Wednesday.

6 years ago

Pope Francis delivers his blessing during the Angelus noon prayer In St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.
Religion
PA Post

Pennsylvania victims aren’t invited, but will be represented at Vatican conference on clergy sex abuse

“They might not let us in, but I’m going to be banging really hard on that door.”

6 years ago

PennDot snowplow (Keith Srakocic/AP Photo)
Down the Shore
New Jersey

Messy travel conditions likely at the Shore Wednesday

Prepare for messy roadway conditions at the Jersey Shore on Wednesday.

6 years ago

A bicyclist makes his way west on Market Street, protected from the heavy wet snow by an oversized umbrella. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Philadelphia

Winter weather advisory hits Philly region, school closures in preparation of snow mix

Montgomery, Berks and Chester counties can expect a heavy mix of rain and snow that will make a rough evening commute.

6 years ago

Pope Francis sits during the traditional greetings to the Roman Curia at the Vatican in December 2018. (Filippo Monteforte/Pool Photo via AP)
Religion
The Conversation

Why the pope’s upcoming summit needs to do a full accounting of the cover-up of sexual abuse

Recent statements by leading bishops and the pope suggest that church officials are not ready to take what I believe is an essential step in ending the scandal.

6 years ago

Children play at the Nile Swim Club in Yeadon (Michael D'Onofrio/The Philadelphia Tribune)
Race & Ethnicity
The Philadelphia Tribune

Two entrepreneurs donate to save Nile Swim Club

Two entrepreneurs have helped save the historic Nile Swim Club from drowning.

6 years ago

James Betterson, former Philadelphia Eagles running back and owner of BetterClean Laundry in Northeast Philadelphia, on February 15, 2019. Betterson, graduated of the free
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Philadelphia

Onetime football player tackles business challenges with help of Philly mentors

The Community College of Philadelphia teamed up with the city to launch an initiative connecting business owners and entrepreneurs.

6 years ago

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Sam Goldman, national organizer with Refuse Fascism speaks during a Presidents Day protest rally, at City Hall, on Monday. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)

Protesters in Philly denounce Trump’s emergency declaration for border wall

Protesters in Philadelphia and across the U.S. spent President's Day demonstrating against Trump's call for a national emergency to fund a border wall.

6 years ago

The Full City Challenge aims to fold in the resources of the partnership  — and the networks that both organizations bring to the table — to help the winning team execute its pilot and fulfill its mission. (Courtesy of Rebel Ventures)
PlanPhilly
Economy
Philadelphia

Rebel Ventures pitch youth-powered corner store at Full City Challenge

The feedback participants gave — “Don’t be afraid to project!” “It wasn’t clear to me how you’d spend that $5,000, make sure you specify,”  strengthened each project.

6 years ago

Sonari Chidi, 20, a filmmaker and student at University of Pennsylvania, made
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Penn student’s documentary examines the media’s role in the refugee crisis

In “Shattering Refuge,” Sonari Chidi speaks to refugees, asylum-seekers, officials and journalists in Kenya, Jordan, and the United States.

6 years ago

Radio Times
Books
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Jon Meacham on The Battle for Our Better Angels

Presidential historian joins Marty to compare our current political crisis to those throughout American history.

Air Date: February 18, 2019 12:00 am

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The Uptown Theater, located at 2227 N. Broad Street, after the Marquee lighting on February 16, 2019. (Natalie Piserchio for WHYY)
History
Music

Why the marquee lights are back on at North Philly’s shuttered Uptown Theater

North Philadelphia’s Uptown Theater celebrated 90 years since it first opened its doors. Now, community organizers hope to fully reopen the theater by 2020.

6 years ago

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In this Feb. 21, 2018, file photo, a model wears a creation as part of the Gucci women's Fall/Winter 2018-2019 collection, presented during the Milan Fashion Week, in Milan, Italy. Gucci, which designed this face warmer, reminiscent of blackface prompted an instant backlash from the public and forced the company to apologize publicly on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. (Antonio Calanni/AP Photo)
Race & Ethnicity

Retailers, fashion brands struggle with racial insensitivity

Experts say many of these fashion companies live in a sort of bubble and lack the diversity in their staff that could vet their fashions.

6 years ago

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