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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.
7 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.
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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
7 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.
7 years ago
Activists are seeking the firing of a white referee who forced a biracial high school wrestler to cut his dreadlocks in December.
7 years ago
Shutdown: SNAP funded through February but outage glitch unfixed
The Trump administration has said that SNAP would be funded through February, despite the shutdown. But if the closure continues to March, millions will be left scrambling.
7 years ago
Shore town launches volunteer snow shoveling program for seniors, disabled
With more snow possibly on the way for the weekend, volunteers in one Jersey Shore community will have their shovels ready to assist senior citizens and disabled residents.
7 years ago
Pre-Revolutionary War newspaper found in a Goodwill store sold to public archive
A 1774 copy of the Pennsylvania Journal, advocating revolution, was discovered in a South Jersey thrift store. It will enter the American Philosophical Society.
7 years ago
Mom of injured toddler wants changes after Wilmington police slam car in Philly chase
A child was seriously hurt when police cruisers slam woman's vehicle during a highway chase of another car. While Wilmington police investigate, this mom wants reforms.
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Listen 2:33Change your phone settings so Apple, Google can’t track your movement
Technology companies have been pummeled by revelations about how poorly they protect their customers’ personal information.
7 years ago
2 female victims unharmed after South Jersey UPS hostage situation
A man held two women hostage Monday morning in a barricaded room at the UPS Mail Innovations facility on Birch Creek Road in Logan Township.
7 years ago
How much snow fell at the Shore? Official totals not reported due to government shutdown
How much snow fell at the Jersey Shore on Sunday?
Not much, but you wouldn't know that from the local National Weather Service office in Mount Holly.
7 years ago
Wawa’s migration: Why the convenience store chain is refocusing on Philly
New Wawa stores are popping up all over Philly, including its biggest ever in Old City. Why the renewed focus on the city? And how is the hoagie-eating public responding?
Air Date: January 14, 2019
Listen 12:05Eagles’ title defense ends with loss to Saints, 20-14
The Eagles lose to the Saints in New Orleans, ending their season.
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