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How Philly became a major hub for a 2,000-year-old Chinese sport
Dragon boat racing on the Schuylkill goes way back to the early 80s and has led to the 17th annual Independence Dragon Boat Regatta this weekend.
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Orlando ‘Lonnie’ George, former Delaware speaker and Del. Tech president, dies at 78
George was president of Delaware Technical Community College for 19 years before retiring in 2014.
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Josh Gibson becomes MLB career and season batting leader as Negro Leagues statistics incorporated
After a three-year research project, Negro Leagues statistics for more than 2,300 players were incorporated into Major League Baseball's official records.
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Your guide to Philly Pride 2024
This year’s festival includes live performances, an area celebrating the ballroom community, a kid zone and an accessible space to recharge.
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WHYY News wins 5 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
Honorees were recognized for excellence in digital and audio works that spanned feature reporting, sports coverage, and podcasting.
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Swearing and why it feels so good, NPR host Ayesha Rascoe on ‘HBCU Made’
The F-word is everywhere - in pop culture, at work, at home and out on the street. Swear words that used to shock seem no longer to be taboo. Is profanity becoming normal?
Air Date: May 28, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:30Philadelphia hatchery finds new ways to produce mussels in a lab
Mussels improve water quality by working as nature’s Brita filter. But their populations have been in decline.
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Listen 1:323 homicides within 45 minutes across Philadelphia in Memorial Day weekend violence
The long holiday weekend has been marred by an outburst of violence in Philadelphia.
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Biden says each generation has to ‘earn’ freedom, in solemn Memorial Day remarks
President Joe Biden marks Memorial Day with a pledge that the country would continue the work of the nation’s fallen toward creating a more perfect union.
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Wildwood and Ocean City experienced a rough weekend after incidents caused panic and disrupted an otherwise picture-perfect start to tourism season.
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Bill Walton, Hall of Fame player who became a star broadcaster, dies at 71
He was the NBA’s MVP in the 1977-78 season, a two-time champion as a player and a member of both the NBA’s 50th anniversary and 75th anniversary teams.
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Remembering the I-95 bridge collapse, and all the memes
As permanent repairs to the roadway wrap up, we stroll down memory lane.
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Wildwood mayor issues statement on civil unrest that led to state of emergency
Mayor Ernie Troiano Jr. expressed full support for the City of Wildwood Police Department's efforts in protecting this community from the "nuisance crowds."
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Why Philly residents paid tribute to ‘the motherland’ on Africa Day
Organizers of Philadelphia’s Africa Liberation Day want more people to know that the heritage of Black Americans didn’t start with U.S. slavery.
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Delaware’s new Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hopes to boost growth for Latino businesses
The Delaware Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is now offering Latino-owned businesses support and community connections to grow their impact.
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