Darryl C. Murphy
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In Philly, ‘Abolish ICE’ protests meet the Jewish high holidays
In Philadelphia, demonstrators gathered Sunday to use a Jewish tradition to protest ICE’s enforcement of immigration policy and urge the agency to repent.
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Praying for victims of sex abuse and church accountability, Philly Catholics hold vigil
Catholics from throughout the Philadelphia Archdiocese prayed Friday night for reparation and accountability.
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Poverty still plaguing Philadelphia, poorest big city in the country
Beyond the boundaries of some of Philadelphia’s most sought-after neighborhoods lies a vastly different reality.
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Girard College celebrates the 50th anniversary of its integration
Girard College celebrated 50 years of being open to students of color Tuesday by honoring the school’s first black and Asian-American students.
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In Strawberry Mansion, anxiety over taxes, neighborhood changes haunts an annual tradition
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As PHA begins third phase of North Philly development, Temple pledges support
The new affordable-housing is a five-phase, $125 million development partially funded by a $30 million Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant from HUD.
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Philadelphia police want to turn street corners into career launch pads
“This program here will give those kids an opportunity to do the right thing.”
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Making ends meet outside Made in America
Philadelphia's Made in America music festival was a boon for city hustlers out to make some extra cash or ease dire circumstances.
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Listen 2:05As Philly ends ICE deal, immigrant advocacy group works to monitor law enforcement
Pressure from protesters calling for an end of ICE and meetings with activists helped convince Mayor Jim Kenney to end the arrangement.
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STDs are up in Philadelphia, across the country
Some of the increase can be attributed to lax protection habits.
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Listen 1:41Low turnout for Blue Lives Matter march, while arrests made at counter protest
More officers than demonstrators were at the Blue Lives Matter rally that took place at the Liberty Bell.
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