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Detroit’s urban farms: engines of growth, omens of change

As more farmers choose Detroit as a place to put down roots, some are wondering what the future of urban agriculture look like.

9 years ago

Listen 7:34
University of Pennsylvania student Blaze Bernstein, 19, was killed last week in his California home town. Police Friday arrested a suspect in the slaying. (Orange County Sheriff's Department via AP)
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Document: Missing Penn student’s friend seemed nervous, had dirty nails

No arrests have been made or suspects named.

9 years ago

A wind model simulation of wind guests around 40 mph late Friday morning from Windy.com.
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NWS: Power outages possible Friday morning due to strong winds

Shore residents should secure lightweight outdoor objects, such as patio furniture and garbage cans, and take care operating high-profile vehicles. 

9 years ago

Police Chief Harry Earle speaks to reporters following a standoff Thursday (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
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Update: South Jersey standoff ends, suspect found dead

Law enforcement did not fire any shots.

9 years ago


Women who are survivors of sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual abuse and their supporters protest during a #MeToo march in Hollywood, Calif., on Nov. 12, 2017. Moira Donegan revealed herself as the creator of an anonymously sourced list of men who work in media accused of sexual misconduct. (Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images)
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Creator of list of ‘media men’ accused of sexual misconduct identifies herself

Rumors swirled that she would be named in a forthcoming article in Harper's magazine.

9 years ago

Maya Dena Hairston
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This is why King’s life, legacy, and hope still matter

Martin Luther King Jr. was instrumental in moving us forward, but much work remains to be done. I am hopeful for the future, because I believe there is more good than bad.

9 years ago

Richard
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Services set for journalist ‘Sonny’ Driver, who spurred Philly to rename road for MLK

Driver founded the Scoop U.S.A. newspaper for the African-American community, and promoted jazz in Philadelphia. He died last month at 91.

9 years ago

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University of Pennsylvania student Blaze Bernstein, 19, was killed last week in his California home town. Police Friday arrested a suspect in the slaying. (Orange County Sheriff's Department via AP)

Body of missing Penn student found in California park

Authorities had been searching for 19-year-old Blaze Bernstein for days.

9 years ago

Charles Howard is shown in Houston Hall at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia
Speak Easy
History
Race & Ethnicity

Continuing King’s fight, with love in the age of hate

This year, we as a nation should not celebrate King Day. It’s not that Dr. King does not deserve this national holiday. It is America that does not deserve to celebrate him.

9 years ago

George Pastrana has been named president and CEO of Dogfish Head craft brewery based in Milton, Delaware.
Delaware Business Now
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Delaware

Dogfish Head announces new president

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Milton, Delaware has named George Pastrana as the new president and chief operating office of the company following a year-long search.

9 years ago

Christine Riddick, mother of Eric Riddick, (left) his wife Dana Baker-Riddick, (center) and Black Lives Matter activist Asa Khalif protest outside the Philadelphia district attorney’s office in an attempt to deliver information they say will prove the innocence of Eric Riddick, who’s been incarcerated for 26 years. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Black Lives Matter, family press Philly DA to release inmate they say is innocent

Eric Riddicks' mother says he wasn't the killer in a 1991 homicide. She delivered the paperwork she says proves his innocence to new top prosecutor, Larry Krasner.

9 years ago

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NewsWorks Tonight, January 9, 2018

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie recalls his favorite moments in office as he gives his final State of the State address. Philadelphia& ...

Air Date: January 9, 2018

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Long Beach Island slushy ocean on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of Chris Huch)
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Surfer experiences slushy waves on Long Beach Island

"Slurpee shorebreak."

9 years ago

The late Recy Taylor shown in her home in Winter Haven, Fl., in 2010 (Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP)
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Race & Ethnicity

Recy Taylor’s courage after 1944 rape bolsters others

Taylor was a 24-year-old married mother with a three-year-old daughter in 1944.

9 years ago

Luke Dunn talks to a homeless man and takes down his contact to make sure he gets entered into the homeless database, and promises to return for a referral for an I.D.
Homelessness

During brutal cold, Philly outreach prevents fatalities among homeless

After two weeks in deep freeze, Philadelphia ends its Code Blue declaration and extra push to get homeless into shelters.

9 years ago

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