Philadelphia
A new Holocaust mural on the Parkway tells a story of displacement in 28 languages
“Lay-lah Lay-lah,” by artist Ella Ponizovsky Bergelson, uses ancient texts to connect the historic atrocity to a range of communities and underscore a shared humanity.
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Listen 1:22Kamala Harris reflects on 2024 presidential run, VP picks at Philadelphia book event
A key subplot in Harris' book “107 Days” is her account of her vice president vetting process, including a somewhat critical portrayal of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.
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Listen 1:26Bryan and Howard Stevenson contrasted the racial tensions of the present to what they experienced growing up in the 1960s.
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2 dead, several injured in 3 incidents involving SEPTA rail, trolley operations
Two people were struck and killed by Regional Rail trains over about a 10-hour period.
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It’s spooky season! Your guide to Philly Halloween
We put together a comprehensive (and we mean comprehensive) list of all things Halloween around the city! Whether you’re looking for fun drinks or family-friendly activities,
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Man dies after being struck by SEPTA train in East Falls section of Philadelphia
Service on the Manayunk/Norristown Line was restored around 11 a.m. with some expected delays.
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Sept. 25–28: Wilmington Black Restaurant Week, a fine art show in Philly and Autumn Sounds Concert Series in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
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Philly sues Ziploc’s and bread brands’ parent companies over ‘misleading’ recycling symbols
The city claims the companies knowingly deceive consumers into believing that plastic bags are recyclable, when, in fact, they are not.
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Listen 1:02The McCausland Arena at the Chamounix Equestrian Center was built by the youth development organization Work to Ride.
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WHYY wins Mid-Atlantic Emmy awards for Arts and Interview programs
Programs featuring cellist Yo-Yo Ma and dancer Angel Corella earned top industry honors.
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The new season at Journey Arts explores themes of identity, community in Philadelphia
The West Philly-based arts organization kicks off its season on Nov. 6, with “Miwa.”
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Districts around the U.S. are mulling school closures as student enrollment falls
Major school systems including Philadelphia, Boston, Houston and Norfolk, Virginia, are considering shuttering schools.
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The measure, now moving through Philadelphia City Council, would exclude certain subsidized rental developments.
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Philadelphia police launch campaign to stop ‘high-tech’ carjackings
Police say more criminals are targeting vehicles using keyless entry or key fobs.
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Listen 0:46Construction begins on new bike lane around City Hall
The PennDOT project will remove car lanes and shorten crossing distances.
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