Darryl C. Murphy
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Advocates say a Philly public bank could be key to addressing systemic racism
A new coalition to create a public bank in Philly could help reverse decades of discrimination against Black neighborhoods, business owners.
4 years ago
Philly Police: Homicide clearance rate on the decline as murder rates rise
Police are arresting suspects for less than half of the city’s homicides and shooting victims are getting younger, Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said.
4 years ago
‘I’m real hype’: Strawberry Mansion celebrates boxing heroes at Boxers’ Trail gateway reveal
The new entrance to Fairmount Park’s Boxers' Trail honors boxers Matthew Saad Muhammad, Bennie Briscoe, and former champion Joe Frazier.
4 years ago
Why a North Philly developer gave up a ‘money grab’ to give back to local creators
Real estate investor Ani Sanyal and his partners are offering gallery space to local artists — for free — as part of a three-and-a-half-month artist-in-residence program.
4 years ago
The camps rose in June in protest of a housing crisis that organizers say the city’s leaders are not doing enough to address.
4 years ago
Honeysuckle chef Omar Tate has raised $50,000 for a ‘Black Trader Joe’s’ in West Philly
Tate’s vision for Honeysuckle Community Center includes a meat market, cafe library, a supper club, and grocery store.
4 years ago
Sharswood residents and #OccupyPHA clash over protest encampment
Sharswood residents say the encampment of people experiencing homelessness is slowing down progress in the neighborhood.
4 years ago
Pa. coronavirus recovery: Free COVID-19 testing in Strawberry Mansion
The Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium will provide free COVID tests at Mander Recreation Center in Strawberry Mansion for people in the community experiencing symptoms Aug 8.
4 years ago
Isaias emergency: Eastwick residents call for city, state aid after ‘devastating’ flooding
The low-lying community built alongside a toxic landfill has dealt with floods for decades and residents are used to fighting for protection.
4 years ago
Hip-hop’s roots trace back to a currently unnamed Philadelphia park near the home of Darryl McCray, the graffiti legend known as Cornbread.
4 years ago
This entrepreneur wants to bring the 21st century economy to 52nd Street
Philadelphia entrepreneur Tayyib Smith is teaming up with developer Guy Laren of Constellar Corp. to build a business hub designed for social impact.
5 years ago
Listen 1:49Pa. coronavirus recovery: Delco tracking virus surge in under 30 crowd
Contact tracing has shown a large portion of residents have contracted the virus while visiting N.J. beaches, attending Fourth of July barbecues, and socializing without masks
5 years ago