Philadelphia
WHYY and the Free Library of Philadelphia held a Bridging Blocks discussion Thursday on the Mummers, and how they want to shape the tradition for future generations.
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Listen 1:39‘True Biz,’ an adventure yarn with deaf teenagers, is the Free Library’s ‘One Book’ selection
An adventure yarn with deaf teenagers, “True Biz” was a bestseller in 2022.
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Listen 1:27A Winter Storm Warning has been expanded to include the heart of the Delaware Valley
Snow develops between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m., which will make for slippery conditions on the roads by Saturday morning.
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Mayor Parker enacts long recommended split for L&I
Parker said a recent task force report found that “mission creep” at the department has sapped its ability to do its job properly.
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Why Risky Play is Important, A ‘Chinese Menu’ for Lunar New Year
More speed, more heights, more tumbling, more fun? We discuss a new study about the importance of risky play and a new playground at FDR Park that puts it to the test.
Air Date: February 15, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:47The Tudor-style manor opened on Valentine’s Day and will be home to 25 disabled women who experienced homelessness.
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Mayor Parker officiates chilly Valentine’s Day wedding at LOVE Park
The couple, from Reading and St. Lucia, wed at a Valentine's Day celebration in LOVE Park.
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Defense attorney Fortunato Perri Jr. said a medical examination found that the protester was never struck directly on the head with the baton.
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Philly church offers ‘ashes-to-go’ for compliance with convenience
Ministers from St. Peter’s Episcopal Church delivered ashes in Washington Square Park for believers with busy mornings.
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Philly launches training program to grow and diversify electric vehicle workforce
A pre-apprenticeship program will aim to help people become electricians focused on electric vehicle chargers.
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Listen 1:08Philly’s new police commissioner says he wants to get more officers on city streets
Bethel said in addition to gun violence, the city faces many quality-of-life issues, like retail theft and illegal ATVs on city streets.
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The history of Philly’s once-segregated Engine 11: “A monument to their service.”
Now owned by Waters Memorial AME Church, Rev. Stephanie Atkins hopes the old firehouse can once again bring the community together.
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Uptown Theater Memories, Police Commissioner Bethel, Click Clack Amtrak
Celebrating the music and memories behind the historic Uptown Theater in North Philadelphia. Plus, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel and the latest on 30th Street's flip board.
Air Date: February 13, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:00Opera Philadelphia announces new season without fall festival
The 2024-2025 season will open with the delayed American premiere of “The Listeners." The company is still deciding if and how to produce a festival.
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Listen 1:16Fast-moving storm drops up to 9 inches of snow across Delaware Valley
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