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Philadelphia

Philly’s light-hearted events about the serious work of fathers

Philadelphia’s Father’s Day Rally Committee will be organizing a series of events this week, in the hope of bringing more recognition to fatherhood.

8 years ago

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is pictured at F8, Facebook's developer conference last month. On Thursday, the company announced a new test feature had changed users' privacy settings without their consent. (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)
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Facebook to users: You may want to update your privacy settings again.

The software blunder comes at a time when Facebook is facing a deep mistrust from users over its practices of sharing user data with third parties without their consent.

8 years ago

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NewsWorks Tonight, June 8, 2018

Two months after two black men were arrested at a Center City Starbucks, the Philadelphia Police Department has a new policy for handling ...

Air Date: June 8, 2018

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A salesman takes a picture of his stand in front of the 72-meter yacht Serenity in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018. The Dubai International Boat Show is being held from Tuesday to Saturday and features yachts costing into the hundreds of millions of dollars. (Jon Gambrell/AP Photo)
NewsWorks Tonight
National

Hope springs eternal: Most American youths believe they’ll be rich someday

NewsWorks Tonight host Dave Heller sits down for his weekly conversation with Gallup’s Frank Newport to talk about trends in U.S. opinion.

8 years ago

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(From left) Leon Huff, Barry Gordy, and Kenny Gamble known as “The Three Kings” in Washington D.C in 1990s, photographed by Ron St. Clair and part of a showcase of his work being featured for Black Music Month  (Provided)
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Black Music Month kicks off in Philly with a showcase for photographer who captured jazz greats

Black Music Month is kicking off Saturday with photojournalist Ron St. Clair’s showcase at the Art Sanctuary in South Philadelphia.

8 years ago

(From left) Derek Robinson, Falayn Ferrell and Warren Luckett make up Black Restaurant Week’s national team. (Provided)
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Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Black Restaurant Week to showcase culinary diversity

The concept celebrates the flavor of African, African-American and Caribbean cuisines.

8 years ago

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Shania Bennett, 18, is the elected voice of South Philadelphia’s youth

Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn talks with Shania Bennett about her community work and her election as treasurer in Philadelphia's 48th Ward’s 12th Division.

8 years ago

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NewsWorks Tonight, June 7, 2018

We look at the Twitter scandal that prompted Sixers President Bryan Colangelo to resign today.  The New Jersey legislature unanimously p ...

Air Date: June 7, 2018

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Race Street in Philadelphia's Chinatown.
NewsWorks Tonight
Immigration
Philadelphia

Pew report: Immigrants give Philly a population boost

Philadelphia — now known, and sometimes targeted, for its immigrant-friendly policies — has reversed a longstanding population decline, thanks to an influx of immigrants.

8 years ago

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Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Bryan Colangelo speaks with members of the media during a news conference at the NBA basketball team's practice facility in Camden, N.J., Friday, May 11, 2018. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
NewsWorks Tonight
Philadelphia
Sports

76ers say team president Bryan Colangelo has resigned

The team said it had "become clear Bryan's relationship with our team and his ability to lead the 76ers moving forward has been compromised."

8 years ago

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In March, residents of Chester County’s West Whiteland Township pressed pipeline regulators for answers on Sunoco’s Mariner East construction after it produced sink holes behind some local homes. (Jon Hurdle/StateImpact Pennsylvania)
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Energy
Environment
Pennsylvania

Chesco commissioners slam Sunoco for ‘appalling’ lack of pipeline information

The letter urges the PUC to uphold the judge's order halting Mariner East construction.

8 years ago

NewsWorks Tonight
Biology
Immigration
Performing Arts

NewsWorks Tonight, June 6, 2018

A federal judge prohibits the federal government from penalizing Philadelphia in response to its sanctuary city policy. The Pennsylvania ...

Air Date: June 6, 2018

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Stairs up to the Rail Park from the 1100 block of Callowhill, May 2018
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Changing Communities
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Rail Park opens, carrying the freight of a changing neighborhood

Ashley Hahn takes a deep dive into the Rail Park’s growing pains and lessons learned. The Rail Park's first section will open June 14.

8 years ago

With Center City skyline seen as backdrop the Philadelphia Eagles practice at the NovaCare Complex in South Philadelphia a day after the canceled invite to the Super Bowl Championship celebration at the White House. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Philadelphia
Sports

‘You aren’t listening:’ Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins reacts to Trump snub with handwritten signs

For the first time since President Donald Trump disinvited the team from celebrating its Super Bowl win at the White House, the Philadelphia Eagles are opening their practice

8 years ago

Workers apply high-friction surface treatment on Route 241 in Lebanon County. (Courtesy of PennDOT)
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Gender
Race & Ethnicity
Transportation

Inaugural ‘Women in Business Summit’ focuses on construction, transportation in Pa.

The initiative helps women- and minority-led firms get contracts with PennDOT, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, state airports, transit authorities, and other agencies.

8 years ago

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