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Hundreds gathered at Love Park on Mother’s Day
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‘Time to stand up’: Mother’s Day march rallies for peace, children caught in international conflict

More than 30 local advocacy organizations demanded “protections and rights for all children, everywhere,” at LOVE Park on Sunday.

5 months ago

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Temple student suspended for antisemitic message at Philly’s Barstool bar, employees fired

“In the strongest terms possible, let me be clear: antisemitism is abhorrent,” Temple President John Fry said in a statement.

5 months ago

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Former Phillies slugger Ryan Howard makes pitch for Negro Leagues Baseball Museum expansion

The museum in Kansas City, Missouri, is trying to raise $30 million and open in 2027.

6 months ago

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Report finds potentially harmful chemicals in synthetic braiding hair, Philadelphia scientist weighs in

A new report found carcinogens and lead in popular brands of synthetic hair widely used in salons. A Philly scientist says more transparency is needed for consumer safety.

6 months ago

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‘Lynching is not a joke’: Delaware lawmakers condemn firefighters accused of using a noose and making racist remarks

The alleged crime at a downstate fire station in February 2024 was unreported until earlier this month.

6 months ago

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‘They’re all worried’: Philly’s 2025 Carnaval de Puebla canceled over concerns of ICE operations

The city’s largest Cinco de Mayo celebration attracts roughly 15,000 attendees each year to South Philadelphia.

6 months ago

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Community

A Philly nonprofit is boosting, celebrating Latina entrepreneurs in the region

Immigrants make up a third of all business owners in Philadelphia, according to a 2024 report from the Pew Charitable Trusts.

6 months ago

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Amate Mujer, or Love Yourself, Woman, event returns to Delaware to celebrate Latinas, self-love and community

More than 300 Latinas are expected for a night of women empowerment, featuring a red carpet, authentic food and inspiring speakers.

7 months ago

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Community

Founders of Black-owned brands adapt their hopes and business plans for a post-DEI era

“Target would have been a great boost to our business’s growth ... We’ll just find it elsewhere,” said a Philly makeup company's co-founder about the retailer's DEI rollback.

7 months ago

Brenda Robles-Cooke (middle left) poses with other officials next to the new Spanish-speaking CPR training device
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New CPR training device bridges language gaps, offers accessibility

A new Spanish-speaking CPR training kiosk provides life-saving information to Latino communities.

7 months ago

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Courts & Law

Federal judge transfers Columbia student activist Mahmoud Khalil’s case to New Jersey

Khalil, 30, a legal U.S. resident with no criminal record, was detained by federal immigration agents March 8 for participating in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

7 months ago

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Education

‘They just disappear’: Southern Delaware school district faces civil rights complaint over English learner support

The complaint against the Cape Henlopen School District alleges a lack of proper resources, curriculum and compliance with federal law.

7 months ago

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Penn Museum’s CultureFest! Holi welcomes spring through art and color

The Hindu holiday celebration included dance and a traditional color throw.

7 months ago

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More than 50 universities face federal investigations as part of Trump’s anti-DEI campaign

“Students must be assessed according to merit and accomplishment, not prejudged by the color of their skin,” Education Secretary Linda McMahon said in a statement.

7 months ago

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The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

‘Last Seen’: searching for lost family after slavery

Historian Judith Giesberg, author of "Last Seen," and genealogist Adrienne Whaley on the families ripped apart by slavery and the search to find their loved ones.

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