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Back to SearchThe Costs of Philly’s Wrongful Convictions
$9.1 million dollars. That’s how much money the City of Philadelphia recently agreed to pay Walter Ogrod after he wrongfully spent 28 years behind ba…
2 years, 6 months ago
Macy’s Reopens After Fatal Stabbing, Ski Mask Ban & Snow Day Plans
It’s the Friday News Roundup! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Rodrigo Torrejón, criminal justice and law enforcement reporter for The Philadelphia Inqu…
2 years, 7 months ago
How the Protest Outside of Goldie Went Viral
On Sunday, Pro-Palestinian marchers made a stop outside of the Israeli-style falafel restaurant Goldie in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. Their …
2 years, 7 months ago
How Philly’s Reparations Task Force Will Work
The Philadelphia Reparations Task Force is seeking members to study the impact of the institution of slavery on local residents, and to make recommen…
2 years, 7 months ago
Can the ‘Ikea Boat’ Reinvent Itself?
Docked across the street from the Ikea in South Philly is a giant rusty ship called the SS United States. It was once a luxurious ocean liner, carryi…
2 years, 7 months ago
Are Philly Businesses Exploiting Teen Workers?
Many teens work to help their families, or have some spending money. But there’s been a recent surge in complaints about child labor law violations i…
2 years, 7 months ago
Philly's Next Top Cop, New Rocky Holiday & Jason Kelce Mural
It’s the Friday News Roundup! Today’s topics include Philly’s next police commissioner, a new city holiday honoring Rocky Balboa, and how a local art…
2 years, 7 months ago
Your Guide to December in Philly
We’re kicking off a new monthly episode where we share some of the coolest places to go and things to do in the city. Starting with December! The Cit…
2 years, 7 months ago
Philly’s Cafe Union Movement Hits Roadblocks
At least a half-dozen local Starbucks, and seven independent cafes or restaurants in Philly, have taken steps to unionize in the last couple of years…
2 years, 7 months ago
Best Tea (and Boba) in Philly
Philly has a piping hot tea scene! Delicious versions of this internationally-loved beverage can be found around the city, from hole-in-the-wall spot…
2 years, 7 months ago