Why is the Philly DA’s office so white?
Prosecutors' offices lack diversity nationwide. DA Krasner says he's working on a fix.
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Eagles last-second win over the Giants capped an emotional NFL Sunday
Arms locked during the anthem. Players embracing at the final whistle.
International Block Party
It doesn't get more Philly than block parties. This one promised to be even more fun to kick off the Unity Cup soccer match between Mexico and Ireland. Expect to meet people and eat tasty food from the city's many immigrant communities. This free, family-friendly event includes games, live music and more. You can enjoy Parks on Tap while you're there, too. It all leads up to the big match at 8:30 at the South Philly Supersite.
Where: Marconi Plaza at Broad Street and Oregon Avenue, 19148
When: September 23, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
How much: Free
Scenes from Philly’s most culturally diverse dinner
The Breaking Bread finale at Reading Terminal Market drew 150 people from all backgrounds.
Free weekend event: Race, social justice and writer James Baldwin’s modern-day relevance
Why the celebrated author’s essays still carry a punch in 2017.
Philly’s $2.5 million youth effort to diversify classical music training
The Philadelphia Music Alliance for Youth is about to announce its first set of young scholars.
100 first-generation Philly college students will celebrate graduation together
Five hundred people are expected to attend the Philadelphia Futures graduation celebration for low-income first-generation college students.
Why Philly politicians want to end K-5 suspensions
“We’re missing a prime opportunity in our schools to teach young people,” said Rep. Jordan Harris, who’s created legislation to address the issue.
Philly’s International Women’s Day organizers: It’s about us, not Trump
Philly Socialists are teaming up with many area organizations to make sure this march gets results.