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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

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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

Listen 1:53
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

The building was gutted by fire on Feb. 18. Adjacent buildings were damaged.
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Feds: Large fire in Philadelphia 1 year ago was arson

Federal authorities say a massive fire that prompted the evacuation of scores of people in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood a year ago was deliberately set.

6 years ago

Early starts are key to developing children’s talents, experts say. (Eugene Partyzan/ Shutterstock)
Home & Family
Kids
The Conversation

5 ways to develop children’s talents

Talent, I argue, is not born, it’s made – and parents can make a big difference.

6 years ago

Most American cars run on gasoline. But analysts say that's poised to change as electric vehicles take over the market. The question is, how soon? (Johannes Eisele/AFP/Getty Images)
NPR
Environment
Technology
Transportation

As more electric cars arrive, what’s the future for gas-powered engines?

A growing chorus environmental activists, business analysts and auto executives are predicting a sea change, as battery-powered electric vehicles grow in popularity.

6 years ago

What does your phone know about you? (Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock.com)
Technology
The Conversation

Most Americans don’t realize what companies can predict from their data

In the U.S., the companies and platforms you interact with own the data they collect about you. This means they can legally sell this information to data brokers.

6 years ago

In this Feb. 13, 2013 file photo, Cardinal Theodore Edgar McCarrick poses during an interview with the Associated Press, in Rome. On Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019 the Vatican announced Pope Francis defrocked former U.S. Cardinal Theodore McCarrick after Vatican officials found him guilty of soliciting for sex while hearing Confession. (Andrew Medichini/AP Photo, file)
National
Public Safety
Religion

Vatican defrocks former U.S. cardinal McCarrick over sex abuse

U.S. Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, 88, is the highest-ranking churchman to be laicized.

6 years ago

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