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Community

‘A sense of community’: Taller Puertorriqueño celebrates 50 years at 40th annual Feria del Barrio

The 40th Feria del Barrio in Philadelphia’s El Centro de Oro connected attendees through the city’s Latino arts and culture.

4 months ago

People march against the proposed new 76ers arena near Philadelphia's Chinatown neighborhood
Urban Planning

Community members, elected officials march through Center City, Chinatown to protest the Sixers’ arena proposal

The march comes as Philadelphia City Council is expected to debate legislation on the proposal this fall.

4 months ago

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Politics & Policy

How the electorate has changed in key states and what it could mean this election

Significant U.S. population changes in the last two decades have already made an impact on politics. Here's how it's playing out in the seven most closely watched states.

4 months ago

Young dancers portray enslaved children in the dance-theater production, ''On Buried Ground.''
Arts & Entertainment

Historic Black Philadelphia brought back to life in ‘On Buried Ground’

A dance and theater piece imagines the lives of 18th and 19th century Black figures buried at Christ Church.

4 months ago

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Community

Philly’s new Center for Leadership Equity wants to support Black nonprofit executives – here’s how

Organizers say the Center for Leadership Equity aims to support, advocate for and invest in Black nonprofit executives in Philadelphia.

4 months ago

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Arts & Entertainment

‘Convalescence’ at Philly’s Jefferson Hospital is an immersion into health care inequities

Pepón Osorio’s installation centers on patients of color experiencing traumatic medical crises.

4 months ago

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Politics & Policy

Pa. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis pitches state contracting to Black-owned businesses, touts 30% jump as progress

Pennsylvania made some key changes to state contracting to increase participation from minority-owned businesses under the Shapiro-Davis administration.

4 months ago

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Health

Dr. Ala Stanford’s memoir, actor Ed Helms on 1970s FBI scandal

We talk about Dr. Stanford’s North Philly childhood, the barriers she broke to become a pediatric surgeon and her new memoir. Plus, Helms talks talks about a 1971FBI heist.

Air Date: August 29, 2024 12:00 pm

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The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

Biracial identity and belonging

What are you? That's a question people of mixed race hear all the time. Today we talk with a trio of guests about their biracial identity and belonging.

Air Date: August 23, 2024 12:00 pm

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Community

Philly’s Black Business Expo retailers offer regional economy ‘vibe check.’ They are struggling.

Philadelphia-area small businesses say customer demand is lower this year, but there was no shortage of optimism at the Black Business Expo.

4 months ago

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Politics & Policy

How to say ‘Kamala’ — and why it makes a difference

As Harris has risen up in the political world, the name Kamala is getting more airtime — and more attention from her political opponents, who often pronounce it incorrectly.

4 months ago

Vice President Kamala Harris arrives to speak during a campaign rally, July 30, 2024, in Atlanta.
Politics & Policy

Due diligence: Pa. Hispanic voters shift heavy to Harris following Biden’s exit

A new poll says that 49% of Hispanic Pennsylvanians plan to vote for Harris, a 10 percentage point jump over Biden earlier this year.

5 months ago

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Community

Fiesta Latina celebrates the cultural heritage of New Jersey’s Latino Community

A celebration of Latino heritage is planned in Mercer County next month at the County Park Festival Grounds.

5 months ago

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Politics & Policy
NPR

Leaders of the movement that protested Biden on Israel express some hope in Kamala Harris

Opposing President Biden’s policy toward Israel’s war in Gaza, hundreds of thousands of voters cast “uncommitted” ballots in Democratic presidential primaries this year.

5 months ago

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Community

Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia celebrates Obon

Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia is hosting two Obon lantern floating ceremonies.

5 months ago

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