
Philadelphia
PPD reversal: Body cam footage disproves initial police narrative on deadly Kensington shooting
When asked about rebuilding trust with the public, Police Commissioner Outlaw likened the incident to taking “50 steps back.”
2 years ago
Listen 1:25‘Cute, furry, and sexy’: Gritty is making a wall calendar, with proceeds going to charity
Long in the works, the calendar will be “cute, furry, and sexy,” per the mascot. Pre-orders are open for participants in the Gritty 5k.
2 years ago
Philadelphia Zoo selects first woman president and CEO in 164-year history
Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman will be the zoo’s 15th president.
2 years ago
Philly health officials report small uptick in COVID-19 cases ahead of viral season
Philadelphia public health officials say they will monitor hospitalizations and wastewater data to identify possible increases in COVID-19 activity.
2 years ago
Listen 7:40Messi scored his ninth goal in six games, dealing the Union its second-ever home loss since 2021. Many described his arrival as transformational for soccer in the U.S.
2 years ago
Listen 1:07Black business expo in Philadelphia connects entrepreneurs via ‘speed networking’
The African-American Chamber of Commerce for Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware is hosting its first National Black Business Month Expo inside the Comcast Spectacor.
2 years ago
Philly groups get small grants to reduce violence
The DA’s office grants are designed to help groups that can’t get larger ones, and could be a lifesaver for people on the streets of Philadelphia.
2 years ago
Temple to begin contract negotiations with faculty union TAUP
TAUP represents a total of 2,350 full and part-time faculty members, librarians, and academic professionals at 13 out of 17 Temple schools and colleges.
2 years ago
Why We Love Mascots, Covid Update, ‘Schooled’
The original Phillie Phanatic joins us to talk about the recipe for the perfect mascot, which has the power to unite millions of people. Also, Covid case counts in the region.
Air Date: August 15, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:04Domestic violence, always difficult, can be even harder to escape in Philly’s Latino communities
Religions, traditional gender roles, lack of language access, and fear of deportation are all barriers to seeking help.
2 years ago
Opera Philadelphia’s leader announces departure as the company tightens its belt
Devan turned Opera Philadelphia into an industry leader. He will leave as the company shrinks and adjusts for a changing world.
2 years ago
Philly nonprofit connects contractors to improve diversity in real estate industry
The Economy League of Philadelphia looks to connect the booming construction industry, institutions, and minority-owned businesses together to do more deals.
2 years ago
Solarize Philly plans to help put solar panels on hundreds more Philly roofs by 2026
The Philadelphia Energy Authority released a Request for Proposals Monday that could see 750 low- to moderate-income households get solar panels installed on their roofs.
2 years ago
FBI, Philly DA’s office announces arrest in terrorism probe
The 17-year-old male was arrested Friday on state charges and was allegedly communicating with the group KTJ.
2 years ago
Police shoot and kill man in Kensington during traffic stop
The shooting happened just after 12:30 p.m. in the 100 block of East Willard Street.
2 years ago