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The Prettiest Pet in Pink Parade is one of the Sakura Sunday events during the 20th Annual Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival in Fairmount Park.
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Philly Cherry Blossom Festival ends with a picture-perfect day

Thousands visited Fairmount Park Sunday to celebrate spring and to enjoy iconic elements of the Japanese culture. On the 20th anni ...

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Brujo’s departure an artistic loss for Philadelphia

As one of the 11 million immigrants who came to this country illegally, he has grown weary of the endless threat of deportation, a risk that's skyrocketed under Donald Trump.

8 years ago

Homeless people sleep under an overpass in Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/Whyy, file)
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Southeast Pa. homeless assistance program to shut down

The Philadelphia region is about to lose a federally-funded homeless outreach program. The loss comes at a time of uncertainty for ...

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Beach replenishment not yet scheduled in N.J. community lauded for extensive protective dunes

The Army Corps of Engineers is ...

8 years ago

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In the Trump Era, Philadelphia is in crisis control

While previous protest movements such as Occupy Philadelphia and t ...

8 years ago

Amanda DeSenna (left) and Marielle Fortune paint one of the canvas squares that will make up Shira Walinsky's new mural, ''Migrating Home.'' (Jonathan Wilson for NewsWorks)
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New South Philly mural will reflect diversity of neighbors’ native lands

Inspired by the diversity of the Passyunk Square neighborhood in South Philadelphia, artist and designer Shira Walinsky created a mural, ...

8 years ago

 As Philadelphia managing director Michael DiBerardinis looks one, Students of Cecil B. Moore Recreation Center perform during the announcement of a $100 million grant from the William Penn Foundation to improve public spaces in Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Philly’s Rebuild initiative committed to integrity and transparency

Philadelphia’s recreation centers, parks, and libraries have been in need of revitalization for decades. Broken HVAC systems, water-log ...

8 years ago

Members of Electricians Local Union 98 and their families march in the Saint Patrick's Day Parade on Market Street Sunday. (Brad Larrison for NewsWorks)
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Philly puts on the green for Saint Patrick’s Day

Revelers in green shirts, hats, and beaded necklaces lined Market Street for the 2017 Saint Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday afternoon, b ...

8 years ago

Marty Moss-Coane
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Radio Times in Review: on relationships

Guests: Brad Gooch, Tony Campolo, Bart Campolo, Yuyin Li On today’s edition of Radio Times in Review; we explor ...

Air Date: March 10, 2017

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 Rev. William J. Barber II speaks at Shiloh Baptist Church in Trenton, Thurs., March 9, 2017 (Antoinette MilesDigital Media AssociateCommunications Workers of America (AFL-CIO), District 1)
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At historic Trenton church, Rev. Barber calls out for moral movement in New Jersey

From a packed sanctuary at the historic Shiloh Baptist Church in Trenton on Thursday, a deep voice boomed out into the street. In ...

8 years ago

 Akbar Hossain, age 26, is a Muslim immigrant from Bangladesh, a P.D. Soros Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, and a recent appointee to the Norristown Planning Commission. (Courtesy of Penn Law)
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What does a Muslim immigrant look like? The best of America

How does a Muslim boy born in Bangladesh end up at the University of Pennsylvania Law School? By winning the lottery, of cours ...

8 years ago

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Sugary-drink tax a small price to pay for improvements to Philadelphia parks and rec

I grew up in the ’70s when gang activity in Philly was at its peak. Getting to and from home and school was a daily obstacle course ...

8 years ago

 A scene from Henry Hampton’s documentary “Eyes on the Prize.”
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Black History Month is not enough

It’s that time of year again, Black History Month, the month that brings attention to the American history that doesn’t get much “a ...

8 years ago

 Dwayne Wharton (right) is shown with his wife and daughters. (Image courtesy of Dwayne Wharton)
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Finding joy in that black girl magic

In a time when children are forced to grow up too fast, my wife and I feel fortunate to be able to watch our two teenage daughters ease into adolescence.

8 years ago

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The overwhelming joy of graduation day

WHYY celebrates Black History Month with Philly.com by publishing essays for their series  ...

8 years ago

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