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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.
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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
Listen 0:00N.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
“They might not let us in, but I’m going to be banging really hard on that door.”
6 years ago
Messy travel conditions likely at the Shore Wednesday
Prepare for messy roadway conditions at the Jersey Shore on Wednesday.
6 years ago
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
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
Two entrepreneurs donate to save Nile Swim Club
Two entrepreneurs have helped save the historic Nile Swim Club from drowning.
6 years ago
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
Listen 1:14Protesters 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
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
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.
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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
Listen 49:00Why 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
Listen 1:53Retailers, 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.
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