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Philadelphia
Viet-Capacity has reached over 800 Vietnamese-speaking Philly residents with culturally tailored education around cardiovascular disease.
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Listen 1:315 key takeaways on civic dialogue and journalism from WHYY News summit
The conference boasted a full roster of local journalism experts who shared their thoughts on cultivating civic dialogue with audiences.
3 months ago
‘Estamos Aquí’ flocks into this Puerto Rican neighborhood in Philly
Taller Puertorriqueño’s new permanent street installation traces the history of Fairhill’s Puerto Rican community.
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U.S. House committee holds Philly field hearing on crime
Republican members of Congress came to Philadelphia Friday to bash District Attorney Larry Krasner over the city’s crime woes.
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‘Tax the rich’: Philly community college faculty call for better funding
Teachers say the city needs to better support Community College of Philadelphia students, many of whom are facing multiple economic challenges.
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Philly Girls Jump celebrate ‘Double Dutch Day’ with an Awbury Park bash Saturday
Philadelphia City Council declared every first Saturday in May a day to commemorate the recreational skipping activity.
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"World-class health care institutions have to pay world-class wages and offer their workers respect,” said one Philly City Council member.
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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.
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Listen 1:04‘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.
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Tickets coming for car owners with illegally tinted windows in Philadelphia
Come July 1, vehicles with illegal tints — more than 70% visible light transmittance — will be subject to a $100 parking ticket.
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Lawsuit fails to stop FDR Park renovations
A judge decided her court does not have jurisdiction to hear the suit to stop clearing trees. Petitioners plan to appeal.
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Listen 1:16Broad Street Run, Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival and Philly Tech Week in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
May 2–5: Sing Us Home Festival in Philly, ''The Bodyguard: The Musical'' in N.J. and Croce Plays Croce in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:37Philly Housing Authority to rehab and rent neglected properties tied to Germantown Settlement
The city repossessed the properties from a group of entities controlled by one of the neighborhood’s most notorious landlords.
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Listen 1:19Philly’s pilot program for year-round school is starting to take shape
The goal is to reduce the “summer slide” where students' minds aren’t stimulated and subject matter needs to be re-taught after vacation.
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Listen 0:54Yo-Yo Ma awarded WHYY Lifelong Learning Award: ‘I’m doing my best’
The world-renowned cellist came to WHYY to be interviewed by Terry Gross. Of course, he brought his cello, Petunia.
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