Power Archives - Page 22 of 130 - Billy Penn at WHYY

Headlines of Yore, Power

How Charles L. Blockson turned childhood disrespect into a mission to create Black history collections

by Avi Wolfman-Arent February 7, 2022January 17, 2023

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Ryan Boyer has plans to diversify Philly’s unions and rehabilitate the labor movement’s image

by Denise Clay-Murray February 6, 2022January 17, 2023

Philly's soda tax, Power

Philly’s soda tax is under fire again. Who wants to see it end, and who still thinks it’s a win?

by Jordan Levy February 1, 2022January 17, 2023

Business, Power

With go-ahead for Stephen Starr’s Bankroll, Philly moves closer to ‘epicenter for sports betting’ prediction

by Desirae Holland January 31, 2022January 17, 2023

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Philly redistricting 101: What to know about the city’s fast-tracked political mapmaking

by Jordan Levy January 28, 2022February 1, 2023

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A 1960s state official claimed Pa. college students took LSD and went blind — and newspapers believed him

by Avi Wolfman-Arent January 23, 2022February 22, 2023

What if Philadelphia used reality TV to choose the city’s next mayor?

by Martha Cooney January 22, 2022January 17, 2023

Johnny Doc corruption charges, Power

How will Bobby Henon be replaced? There’ll be a special election, and ward leaders get to pick the nominees

by Michaela Winberg January 20, 2022January 17, 2023

Philly’s queer doula collective is helping LGBTQ parents navigate the health system

by Michaela Winberg January 18, 2022January 17, 2023

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Harriet Tubman is Philadelphia’s first monument to a historical Black woman…but it’s only temporary

by Conrad Benner January 16, 2022January 17, 2023