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"A five-week, citywide festival of the arts is planned in Philadelphia next summer to coincide with the nation’s 250th birthday. ArtPhilly, starting May 27, will feature over 30 performances and installations by artists from around the region."

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Philly to launch art festival to coincide with America250 celebration in 2026
ArtPhilly will showcase Philly culture, past and present.
whyy.org
November 26, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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"The panel agreed that Black students are sometimes valued by other teachers but “only in the margins.” For example, a Black student who is a quarterback might be valued for his athleticism, but not for activism."

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Philly schools leader joins talk on Black teacher pipeline at gathering of national educators
Superintendent Tony Watlington Sr. recalled the positive impact that Black teachers had on his life during a Friday morning panel at the Black Men in Education Convening at the Loews
www.phillytrib.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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"Because Halligan, who was appointed interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia at President Donald Trump's direction, was the only prosecutor to present the cases and sign the indictments, the indictments should be voided, the judge found."

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Judge dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James after finding prosecutor was unlawfully appointed
Lindsey Halligan was appointed after President Donald Trump urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute the former FBI director and New York attorney general.
www.nbcnews.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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"Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins cited fraud, but experts say the rate is about 1.6%. Critics say the move would create backlogs that hurt eligible recipients."

www.phillyvoice.com/trump-admini...
Trump administration wants everyone to reapply for food stamps. What does that mean?
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins cited fraud, but experts say the rate is about 1.6%. Critics say the move would create backlogs that hurt eligible recipients.
www.phillyvoice.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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SCOOP — A former staffer for Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), Natalie Green, 26, was charged today for falsely reporting she was attacked by 3 men who wrote "TRUMP WHORE" on her stomach bc of her job. It was staged by her + a friend.

Van Drew isn't named in the complaint but I've confirmed w/ his office.
Employee of a Federal Official Charged with Conspiracy to Falsely Report Violent Attack and Giving False Statements to Law Enforcement
A New Jersey woman was charged with conspiring and falsely reporting to law enforcement that she had been violently assaulted with a firearm due to her employment with a federal official.
www.justice.gov
November 19, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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"The youngest voters are voting more – and engaging beyond elections. Non-profits that work with them say at least some of their motivation is frustration."

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Philly youth voting and activism are increasing
Philly youth voter participation is increasing. Activism is following
billypenn.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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"A West Chester–based law firm will investigate how 70,000 third-party voters in Chester County were omitted from poll books on Election Day."

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An investigation is underway into Chester County’s Election Day poll book error
A West Chester–based law firm will investigate how 70,000 third-party voters in Chester County were omitted from poll books on Election Day.
whyy.org
November 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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"To help bridge this gap, local organizations and grassroots groups are stepping up. Here’s a list of the organizations providing assistance, and how you can receive or offer help."

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Here’s where Philadelphians can find free Thanksgiving meals
Even with SNAP benefits restored, some Philly families will struggle to afford a Thanksgiving dinner.
whyy.org
November 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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"Project TEACH has helped thousands of Philadelphians over the last 20-plus years, but recent funding cuts are threatening it and other similar programs. In addition, state and federal cuts could make the costs of prescription drugs and HIV support services higher."

billypenn.com/2025/11/18/h...
Funding cuts threaten people in Philly living with HIV
Organizations that provide services like HIV education and living recommendations are being forced to cut programming after funding cuts
billypenn.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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A piece of our election breakdown on last week's Coffee Break Chat. How are you feeling as we look toward the midterms?

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Is there a real shift happening for the Democrats? #mamdani #election2025 #progressivepolitics
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November 14, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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"The business coalition continues to provide DEI programming for its members and said they have no intention of wavering from it."

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South Jersey business coalition stands firm on DEI, despite Trump’s pushback
The business coalition continues to provide DEI programming for its members and said they have no intention of wavering from it.
whyy.org
November 14, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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"The average American throws out almost 5 pounds of solid waste each day. One local musician aims to reduce waste by giving trash a second life."

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Recycled sounds: How one Philly-based musician turns trash into music
The average American throws out almost 5 pounds of solid waste each day. One local musician aims to reduce waste by giving trash a second life.
whyy.org
November 13, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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"Pennsylvanians who have received SNAP benefits for November can use them, according to Gov. Josh Shapiro and the Department of Human Services on Monday."

www.phillytrib.com/news/state_a...
Some SNAP benefits paid, more in limbo in Philly as legal challenges mount
Pennsylvanians who have received SNAP benefits for November can use them, according to Gov. Josh Shapiro and the Department of Human Services on Monday.
www.phillytrib.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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"The 25th annual Peoplehood Parade and Pageant swelled through the streets of West Philadelphia on Saturday, with a tapestry of collective voices and vision."

billypenn.com/2025/11/09/p...
A quarter century of art in motion: the 2025 Peoplehood Parade and Pageant (Photos)
The 25th annual Peoplehood Parade and Pageant swelled through the streets of West Philadelphia on Saturday, with a tapestry of collective voices and vision.
billypenn.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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"Critics argue that Mayor Parker’s H.O.M.E. initiative doesn’t focus enough on the city’s lowest-income renters and homeowners, including older adults."

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Advocates aren’t sure about impact of Philly’s $2B housing plan
Critics argue that Mayor Parker’s H.O.M.E. initiative doesn’t focus enough on the city’s lowest-income renters and homeowners, including older adults.
whyy.org
November 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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"The justices, without comment, turned away an appeal from Kim Davis, the former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples after the high court’s 2015 ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges."

apnews.com/article/supr...
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
apnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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"With the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program delayed, over 300,000 Pa. households will wait longer for help heating their homes."

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LIHEAP is delayed in Pa. due to the government shutdown. Here are other resources for energy bills
With the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program delayed, over 300,000 Pa. households will wait longer for help heating their homes.
whyy.org
November 7, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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"Federal officials plan to reduce air traffic by 10% at 40 airports to ensure safety amid the government shutdown and to alleviate fatigue among air traffic controllers."

www.phillyvoice.com/philly-airpo...
Philadelphia International Airport reportedly to be impacted by FAA's flight reductions
Federal officials plan to reduce air traffic by 10% at 40 airports to ensure safety amid the government shutdown and to alleviate fatigue among air traffic controllers.
www.phillyvoice.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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"Food banks in Philadelphia, where more than 470,000 residents rely on SNAP, have seen an uptick in demand for their services. In response, Fishtown resident Tatiana Swedek took to Facebook to call upon residents to volunteer to purchase groceries for neighbors in need."

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Fishtown residents deliver food to neighbors amid SNAP benefits freeze
The White House will comply with a court order to partially fund SNAP, but not every food stamp recipient will receive the allotted half benefit amount this month.
whyy.org
November 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Coffee Break Chat is LIVE 🎥

🗳 2025 Election Review
🚫 Federal Shutdown
🏙 Mamdani’s win
⚖ Krasner stays
🛫 UPS Flight 2976 & Duffy’s airspace tantrum
🪦 Dick Cheney: confirmed dead

🎙️ Guest: Ryk Lewis
Let’s break the narrative—while they’re still clinging to it.
November 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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🗳️ “They’re just voting the party”… and other lies people are telling themselves about the 2025 election

NYC elects Mamdani
Philly keeps Krasner
The Fed is shut down
UPS 2976
Cheney ded dead

📺 We’re LIVE Wednesday at 10am w/ special guest Ryk Lewis
💥 It’s not spin. It’s reality with the mask off.
November 5, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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"On Tuesday morning, New Jersey officials said bomb threats to polling places in Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean and Passaic counties caused some polling places to close temporarily to ensure the safety of voters."

www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/b...
Bomb threats cause some NJ polling places to temporarily close
New Jersey officials said bomb threats to polling places at seven separate counties caused some polling places to close temporarily.
www.nbcphiladelphia.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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"Sharing Excess’ map, which shows locations in Philly, New York and Chicago, is connecting people to food pantries and distribution sites amid the SNAP pause."

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Philly-based nonprofit launches map connecting people to food pantries amid SNAP pause
Sharing Excess’ map, which shows locations in Philly, New York and Chicago, is connecting people to food pantries and distribution sites amid the SNAP pause.
whyy.org
November 3, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Could ICE have ‘lost' 3,000 immigrant arrestees in Chicago?

NBC Chicago's investigative team reports at least 3,000 jailed immigrants have vanished from federal records, according to human rights attorneys and organizations.

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Could ICE have 'lost' 3,000 immigrant arrestees in Chicago?
At least 3,000 jailed immigrants have vanished from federal records, according to human rights attorneys and organizations.
www.nbcchicago.com
October 29, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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I've built a socioeconomic system that depends on everyone to do useful work and act ethically except the people at the top, who get unimaginable rewards for being antisocial frauds and criminals. And I think it will stand the test of time
October 28, 2025 at 7:16 PM