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‘You have these stories’: Philly first to launch national program to diversify media industry
This summer, PhillyCAM became the first to launch a new national pre-apprenticeship program to create a pipeline of diverse talent in TV, film and news.
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Tropical Storm Watch up for Philly region as Isaias heads north
Forecasters with the National Weather Service said the biggest concern for the Philadelphia region is heavy rain that could lead to flooding on Tuesday.
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The best car-buying incentives are over, but you may still find a good deal
April’s record-breaking rebates are long gone as car sales pick up, but experts say that doesn’t mean potential buyers can’t get a good deal.
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Delaware State University mandates COVID-19 testing for all students, faculty and staff
Testing for America, a new nonprofit will help Delaware State University with the frequent testing of up to 3,000 of its students, staff and faculty.
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Protesters continue fight for ‘police-free schools’ in Philly
The public fight to redirect $31 million spent on policing Philly students continued Saturday. Protesters want the money used for nurses and social workers.
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‘It felt like an earthquake’: South Philly rowhouse collapse crushes two cars
A spokesperson for L&I said that a dilapidated three-story rowhouse on Mercy Street was under construction at the time of the collapse.
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‘We’re tired of losing our loved ones’: Young Philadelphians rally against gun violence
The demonstration, which will move from Center City to North Philly, is a call to action aimed at city leaders and residents.
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Avoid a run on uniforms? Hold off on notebooks? Parents weigh which approach is best as they await decisions on school reopenings.
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Listen 1:36Protesters press city to remove street sign for former Philly Mayor Goode, citing MOVE bombing
About 30 protesters rallied to take down what they called “a monument to state violence.” W. Wilson Goode Sr. was mayor during the 1985 MOVE bombing.
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Only half of Philly has filled out the census. Help is heading to low-response neighborhoods
Philly neighborhoods with the lowest self-response rates can expect to see socially distant, pop-up census booths this summer.
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Pa. coronavirus recovery: State makes $50M in hazard pay grants available for frontline workers
A state effort will set aside $50 million in hazard pay grants for frontline employees earning less than $20 an hour.
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Jane Elizabeth Boston Jordan, 78, remembered as a history lover and Philly’s biggest fan
Family and friends learned a bit of Philadelphia lore whenever they ventured out with her. She died from complications of COVID-19 on June 12.
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