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Krystal Strong and Mike Africa Jr.
Community

MOVE exhibit aims to showcase who the members of the Black liberation group ‘were as people’

“MOVE: The Old Days” tells the history of the organization through an exhibit on display this weekend at the Paul Robeson House and Museum.

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Mike Africa Jr.
Community

39 years after MOVE bombing, activists remember victims of the West Philly tragedy

“It’s really important for us to document this history, talk about things — and to never forget,” Mike Africa Jr. said.

1 year ago

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a painting of Sydney Hall and two girls
Arts & Entertainment

Delaware’s Winterthur Museum acquires ‘document of Black history’ featuring a free Black woman as a central figure

A well-preserved painting from 1857 by Thomas Waterman Wood shows another side of Black life and is now on display at the Winterthur Museum.

1 year ago

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An image of the Kent State shooting
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She survived the 1970 Kent State shooting. Here’s her message to student activists

Roseann "Chic" Canfora was among the May 4, 1970 protesters fired at by the Ohio National Guard. Nine were injured and four were killed — including her brother.

1 year ago

Clarence B. Jones poses for a photo before was presented with the American Jewish Congress'
Politics & Policy

Biden will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 politicians, activists, athletes and others

Philly native Clarence B. Jones and former New Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg are among those who will be honored.

1 year ago

William Noel stands
Community

William Noel, groundbreaking librarian and open data advocate, has died

The Philadelphia native was honored at the White House for his advocacy of unrestricted digital information access.

1 year ago

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The reopening of Jim's Steaks on South Street
Community
Billy Penn

‘New beginnings’ at Jim’s Steaks on South Street

Customers lined up for Wednesday’s reopening to relive old memories and explore an iconic refurbishment.

1 year ago

President John Adams portrayed by Peyton Dixon stands outside
Community
Billy Penn

Move over, July 4: Philly’s planning a new celebration on the ‘real’ Independence Day

Activities planned for July 2 include a new parade and other festivities in Old City in keeping with John Adams’ 1776 wishes.

1 year ago

People in a voting booth
NPR
Politics & Policy

How the Founding Fathers’ concept of ‘Minority Rule’ is alive and well today

In a new book, journalist Ari Berman says the Founding Fathers created a system that concentrated power amongst the elite, and that some institutions today operate similarly.

1 year ago

A page in Alexander Wilson's book shows depictions of birds
Science

Several birds named after Philadelphians will be renamed as part of an effort to stop honoring enslavers and racists

The American Ornithological Society will remove people’s names from birds. Many of those birds are now named after prominent Philadelphia scientists.

1 year ago

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and a cover of a 1964 Cheltenham Township Adult School catalog
Community

60 years ago today, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a speech at Cheltenham High School

King visited as part of the Cheltenham Township Adult School’s 5-Star Forum series on April 15, 1964. Other speakers included Art Buchwald, Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis.

1 year ago

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Robert MacNeil
Community

Robert MacNeil, co-founder of PBS NewsHour, dies at 93

His connection to PBS began in 1971, when he was hired to co-anchor NPACT, the National Public Affairs Center for Television.

1 year ago

An election worker continues the process of counting ballots for the 2022 Pennsylvania primary election in Mercer, Pa.
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Should Pennsylvania Have Open Primaries?, Local ‘Rosie the Riveters’ Honored, Ancient Wine

We'll talk about the pros and cons of open primaries and ask whether or not party members alone should have a say in their candidate.

Air Date: April 10, 2024 12:00 pm

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Some of the students representing Princeton High School in the Samsung Electronics Solve For Tomorrow STEM competition with their teacher, Mark Eastburn (center)
Science

Princeton High School students are national finalists in STEM competition for efforts to preserve vulnerable language

Their project involves an AI-powered stuffed animal that allows people to practice Mam, a Mayan language spoken in Guatemala.

1 year ago

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Jesse Crooks, projectionist Renew Theaters
Arts & Entertainment

The dying art of 35mm cinema: How the Ambler Theater is keeping ‘one of the closest things we have to magic’ alive

From April 12–14, the theater is holding its annual 35mm Film Festival to showcase nine classic features, such as “The Wizard of Oz,” “Evil Dead II” and “Rififi.”

1 year ago

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