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Men, some armed with guns or bats, surround South Philly Columbus statue
Some argue Christopher Columbus should not be revered due to his brutality against indigenous people in the Americas.
6 years ago
N.J. awards grants to fund litter clean-ups at the Jersey Shore
More than $1 million in state grants are on the way to Jersey Shore municipalities and counties to fund litter cleaning efforts, state officials said.
6 years ago
How Kenney was able to remove the Rizzo statue without additional approval
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney used a legal loophole in the statue’s maintenance agreement.
6 years ago
Crews paint over Frank Rizzo mural in South Philadelphia
“We know that the removal of this mural does not erase painful memories and are deeply apologetic for the amount of grief it has caused,” Mural Arts said.
6 years ago
How Philly Council is showing up right now
As violence encroached, City Council pivoted to de-escalation, firefighting, and cleanups in neighborhoods scarred by recent events and deeper wounds.
6 years ago
Mayor Kenney’s choice to spend city money protecting a statue honoring an opponent of desegregation known for brutal policing disturbs some at City Hall.
6 years ago
Memorial Day in Philadelphia: 8 city landmarks that commemorate fallen heroes
From the Civil War to Beirut, a virtual tribute to those who've served.
6 years ago
9 beautiful things to see in Philly this Memorial Day Weekend
Philly during Memorial Day weekend is usually a good time for street parties and people-watching. This year, try art watching instead.
6 years ago
Social distancing and summer at the Jersey Shore
N.J. beaches will be open just in time for Memorial Day weekend. But how could a socially-distanced Jersey Shore change the close culture beach-goers love?
Air Date: May 18, 2020
Listen 14:22How Mural Arts is helping artists get paid during the pandemic
Philly’s Mural Arts Program is finding ways to get artists work and to get them paid, despite concerns over looming budget cuts to arts funding and the city’s arts office.
6 years ago
How designers are remaking spaces for our new socially distanced lives
Modular systems, flexible spaces and ‘human ingenuity’ on the rise as architects solve new social distancing puzzles.
6 years ago
Gov. John Carney had hoped to coordinate the opening of their bordering beaches with Maryland’s governor. But Ocean City’s mayor upended that strategy.
6 years ago
Want to go fishing or boating as restrictions lift? Here’s what you need to know
Starting this weekend, marinas in Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania all will be allowed to open. Other water-access points will follow next week.
6 years ago
Philly public pools will not open this summer, because of budget cuts — and virus worries
Residents will have to go without neighborhood swim spots this year.
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