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Juneteenth celebration doubles as 50th birthday party for African American Museum in Philadelphia
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (578+ words) Thousands gathered outside the museum for music, dancing, food and exhibits honoring Black history and culture. Musicians and DJs kept an energetic crowd on its feet as people danced outside the African American Museum in Philadelphia for its Juneteenth Jubilee…...
STI disparities in Philly area persist despite advancement in prevention and care
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (1080+ words) At a Philadelphia panel on HIV and health equity, experts pointed to gaps in education, funding and access to care. Panelists participated in a conversation called "Facing the Facts: HIV, STIs, and Health Equity in the Philadelphia Region" at the…...
Frederick Douglass descendant says the ceiling has turned from glass to concrete
2+ hour, 45+ min ago (653+ words) Douglass Greene and Evans called out acts of the current Trump administration and Supreme Court, as well as addressed the legacy of enslaved people in the U. S. Kevin Douglass Greene, a direct descendant of Frederick Douglass, and Brian Evans, a direct…...
Justice Department sues Philadelphia over law regulating ICE operations
8+ hour, 42+ min ago (552+ words) Philadelphia City Hall Courtyard (Emma Lee/WHYY) The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against Philadelphia over a newly enacted law that restricts how federal immigration agents operate in the city, setting up a legal battle over local authority and…...
Philly-based alt-rockers Cold Court release debut EP, "\(^_^) / (Hands Up)
14+ hour, 3+ min ago (769+ words) The seven-track EP serves as an introduction to the brother-sister duo, who are two of Philadelphia's most ambitious songwriters. Cold Court, the Philadelphia-based alternative rock outfit, is the musical output of siblings Mini Serrano and Jojo Lavina-Maldonado. On June 19, 2026, the…...
Same-day voter registration bill fails to get enough votes in the Delaware House
14+ hour, 48+ min ago (585+ words) Several proposed constitutional amendments on voting are making their way through the Delaware General Assembly. Legislative Hall in Dover, Delaware. (Emma Lee/WHYY) Delaware state lawmakers recently failed to advance legislation that would allow same-day voter registration. State Rep. Bill…...
Camden residents look to join class action lawsuit against scrap metal recycler
14+ hour, 15+ min ago (770+ words) The lawsuit, filed by three Camden residents, claimed "noxious emissions" from EMR interfered with the use of their properties. Fire fighters and the company's sprinkler systems shoot water on a blaze at the European Metal Recycling facility in Camden, N. J. on…...
Historical marker recognizing Lawnside, New Jersey, to be unveiled Friday
14+ hour, 17+ min ago (599+ words) The state's only antebellum community will be part of the Black Heritage Trail. A banner outside of borough hall marks the 100th anniversary of the incorporation of Lawnside, New Jersey. (P. Kenneth Burns/WHYY) The borough of Lawnside in Camden County will…...
West Philly man shares his journey from poverty to Wall Street in bestselling book
15+ hour, 17+ min ago (1692+ words) Robinson, who now owns a real-estate business in Philadelphia, said his story is an example of "community-made" success. Kevin "KAYR" Robinson spoke with WHYY News about his bestselling debut book, "Can't Break Me: How I Shifted My Mindset and Overcame…...
The founding of Pennsylvania and the legacy of the Pa. Constitution
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (410+ words) The Daily is the radio edition of the popular podcast by the same name, produced by The New York Times. Hosts Michael Barbaro and Sabrina Tavernise provide an irresistible layman's approach to some of the most compelling and complicated stories…...