Philly Rising: Difference Makers from KYW Newsradio
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From KYW Newsradio, these are the stories that highlight our region's grit and grace - ordinary people of Greater Philadelphia becoming difference makers.
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Peer2You gun violence intervention team has lived through the systemic inequity it aims to help young people navigate
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Oct 01, 2023 |
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The Elevation Project: Helping formerly incarcerated people find new pathways
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Aug 19, 2023 |
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Philly cyclist helping young girls tread transformative paths through the sport
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Jul 28, 2023 |
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Formerly incarcerated man and the judge who sentenced him collaborate to help at-risk youth
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Jul 07, 2023 |
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Legacy of Hope supporting cancer-affected families in Philadelphia-area
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Jun 30, 2023 |
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How Amira Williams became the Delaware Valley’s ‘henna therapist’
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Jun 23, 2023 |
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Philly Rising: Change Our Future's Sneaker Ball
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Jun 09, 2023 |
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Philly Rising: Criticized, celebrated for extravagance, prom send-offs give kids an escape from trauma
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May 28, 2023 |
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Philly Rising: Mothers in Charge
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May 13, 2023 |
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Philly Rising : Bringing kids together through 'Work to Ride'
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Apr 22, 2023 |
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Philly Rising: Advocating for Black birthing equity through ‘Barren Fruit’
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Apr 15, 2023 |
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Philly Rising: Making and sharing sacred space for the fellowship of Ramadan
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Apr 08, 2023 |
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Philly Rising: Da Smoothie Jawn - educating people one smoothie and conversation at a time
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Apr 01, 2023 |
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Empowering girls of color to disrupt intergenerational poverty
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Mar 17, 2023 |
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Philly Rising: Breaking Bread on Broad
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Mar 11, 2023 |
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This Philly native is helping women get the tools they need to build their best lives
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Mar 03, 2023 |
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Philly native unwraps Toni Morrison’s creative process in new Princeton exhibit
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Feb 17, 2023 |
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Philly Rising: The Cado Experience helps uplift Black business owners, artists
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Feb 12, 2023 |
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Philly Rising: Felicia Harris-Williams of Gynger Tea House
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Feb 03, 2023 |
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Philly Rising: Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
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Jan 28, 2023 |
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Philly Rising: Dr. Guthrie P. Ramsey
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Jan 20, 2023 |
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Philly Rising: ‘I just started cleaning up’ — SW Philly business owner beautifies more than just neighborhoods
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Jan 14, 2023 |
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Anti-violence nonprofit honored at White House, doubles impact of annual holiday giveaway
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Dec 16, 2022 |
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Philly Rising: The joy of giving with a humbled heart
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Dec 09, 2022 |
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Philly Rising: Moms helping moms
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Dec 02, 2022 |
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Philly Rising: David Evans picks up civic engagement slack with 'Local Politics First' Instagram
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Nov 18, 2022 |
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8-year-old DJ brings his beats to the ballot box
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Nov 11, 2022 |
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8-year-old Leukemia survivor has a message for the Phillies: Never give up
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Nov 04, 2022 |
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Philly Rising: Souper Mom
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Oct 28, 2022 |
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Philly Rising: Something Different
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Oct 21, 2022 |
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Philly Rising: YEAH Philly
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Oct 14, 2022 |
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Philly Rising: Perfectly Flawless Foundation
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Oct 07, 2022 |
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Muslims Serve offers free meals to Philadelphia’s hungry, no questions asked
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Sep 30, 2022 |
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Philly Rising: Latinx nonprofit Esperanza builds 'community of opportunity' with hope, promise
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Sep 23, 2022 |
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Philly forensic science nonprofit opens doors for women, people of color
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Sep 16, 2022 |
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Philly Rising: One man’s mission to feed people helped serve an entire community and beat back addiction
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Sep 09, 2022 |
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Philly Rising: Philadelphia Family Pride builds community for LGBTQ+ parents and kids
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Jul 01, 2022 |
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Philly Rising: How Father’s Day Rally Committee advocates for and celebrates Black fatherhood in Philadelphia
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Jun 17, 2022 |
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Philly Rising: Building a queer-friendly community of bird-watchers
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Jun 11, 2022 |
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Philly Rising: Mentor leaders produce mentor leaders
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Jun 03, 2022 |
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Philly Rising: After 30 years, a nun retires — sort of — from the ministry she helped create
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May 21, 2022 |
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Tech nonprofit fosters a pipeline of STEM equity to careers in engineering
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Apr 29, 2022 |
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Philly Rising: Delco judge helps Penn Wood High School group expand student mentorship
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Apr 25, 2022 |
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Philly Rising: Wilmington woman fighting Black maternal mortality
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Apr 15, 2022 |
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Philly Rising: Temple alum Adjoa B. Asamoah champions CROWN Act, racial equity
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Apr 10, 2022 |
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Philly Rising: Actor, activist Leo Abelo Perry is part of a 'Dozen,' but 1 of a kind
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Mar 27, 2022 |
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Philly Rising: 'Teacher Robi' empowers their students to be their authentic selves
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Mar 18, 2022 |
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Philly Rising: Carol Wong, empowering communities through education
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Mar 11, 2022 |
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Philly Rising: Writer, activist Lorene Cary preserves history through storytelling
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Mar 04, 2022 |
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Twin doctors from Strawberry Mansion mending the racial gaps in health care
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Feb 28, 2022 |
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Philly Rising: Linda Shockley preserving NJ Black history every day of the year
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Feb 18, 2022 |
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Philly Rising: Southwest Philly native who is a trailblazer in comics
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Feb 11, 2022 |
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Philly Rising: 16-year-old from North Philly charts a path to stardom
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Feb 06, 2022 |
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Philly Rising: Testimony Project builds community through personal stories
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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Philly Rising: 21-year-old entrepreneur opens her own creative studio in Fishtown
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Jan 21, 2022 |
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Philly Rising: North Philly nonprofit fosters young Black girls into leaders
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Jan 15, 2022 |
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Philly Rising: Positive rap, positive messages for Philly youth in anti-violence movement
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Jan 09, 2022 |
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Philly Rising: North Philly native brings holiday cheer to Hunting Park with 10th annual Christmas banquet
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Dec 17, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: Award-winning Black filmmaker teaches teens hurt by gun violence to own their stories
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Dec 10, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: Bringing a new flavor to 'The Nutcracker'
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Dec 05, 2021 |
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Free turkeys are nice, but everyday staples have more impact, says nonprofit leader
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Nov 19, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: Bucks County’s only domestic violence shelter sees increased demand
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Nov 05, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: Community leader fostering new view on healing — and life
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Oct 22, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: Fighting stigma and finding light for families who experience infant death
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Oct 15, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: Black-owned luxury art gallery in Germantown offers visitors the world
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Oct 01, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: Meeting Afghan crisis with halal relief, one step toward welcoming evacuees
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Sep 10, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: Police officers spend summer teaching kids in West Philly 'skills and drills'
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Sep 04, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: 8-year-old gives people fighting addiction 200 reasons to smile
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Aug 27, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: Camp Excellence helps the whole kid by making healthy lifestyles fun
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Aug 20, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: Academy of Music's first Black head usher retires at age 66
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Aug 06, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: Charisse McGill is trailblazing the food and beverage industry with more than French toast bites
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Jul 30, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: A mother channels her grief to ensure son a legacy of giving, not violence
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Jul 23, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: Honoring a garden's ties to the past ensures Black generations of the future
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Jul 09, 2021 |
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North Philly woman fights poverty through financial literacy
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Jul 02, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: Urban Creators now recruiting 'peacemakers' to offer harm-reduction service
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Jun 25, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: Making mental health treatment more accessible, normal for Black men
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Jun 18, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: Eco-friendly beauty truck advocates for holistic hair care
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Jun 11, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: It takes more than a roof and 4 walls to fight LGBTQ youth homelessness
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Jun 04, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: Woman's message to community ravaged by gun violence: 'We are great people'
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May 28, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: Black-owned popsicle company starts summer with free kicks, healthy treats
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May 21, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: This chemist rebounded from a lab spill with a plan for better women's PPE
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May 14, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: Gym owner knocks out city’s youth gun violence crisis through boxing
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May 07, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: 21-year-old turns pandemic furlough into thriving menswear business
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Apr 23, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: Rutgers law student bridging gaps for Latinx communities
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Apr 16, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: Nonprofit creates community oasis where young people can be safe
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Apr 09, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: Day care center meets needs of whole families
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Mar 26, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: Alexa makes gun violence activist Jamira Burley a household name
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Mar 12, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: Teaching young people how to 'recode' their lives with Hopeworks
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Mar 05, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: 'Concrete Cowgirl' on a mission to keep legacy of Black riders alive
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Feb 26, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: High school robotics team beats pandemic blues with international win
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Feb 19, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: 6-year-old author inspiring confidence in kids with self-love coloring books
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Feb 12, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: Blazing trails for Black and brown women in conservation science
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Feb 05, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: Vegan journey from the Holy Land to Pennsport brings comfort food in pandemic
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Jan 29, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: Delco woman turns 'Souper' Mom during pandemic
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Jan 22, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: Street band brings moments of joy to chaotic times
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Jan 15, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: Paris Fitness owner celebrates anniversary during pandemic
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Jan 08, 2021 |
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Philly Rising: Brighter Days
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Dec 18, 2020 |
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Philly Rising: A 'masks tree' grows in Kensington
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Dec 04, 2020 |
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Philly Rising: Community Fridge
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Nov 20, 2020 |
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Philly Rising: Elmo, a drum and a dream
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Nov 13, 2020 |
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Philly Rising: Rebuilding the Block
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Oct 23, 2020 |
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Philly Rising: The Big Cleanup
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Oct 16, 2020 |
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Philly Rising: Game on
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Oct 09, 2020 |
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Philly Rising: 2 teens work to change ‘culture of voting’ — even though they’re too young to vote
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Oct 02, 2020 |
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Philly Rising: Using creative expression to heal trauma
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Sep 11, 2020 |
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Philly Rising: At laundromats, nonprofit connects single moms to resources
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Sep 04, 2020 |
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Philly Rising: Beyond the Curriculum
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Aug 21, 2020 |
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Philly Rising: 'Ya fav trashman' uses Instagram to show the ins and outs of the job
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Aug 14, 2020 |
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Philly Rising: 'Fab Five’ popularity boosts North Philadelphia man's heroism
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Aug 07, 2020 |
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Philly Rising: To raise money for organizations fighting inequality, artist creates pet portraits
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Jul 17, 2020 |
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Philly Rising: Baking for Social Change
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Jul 10, 2020 |
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Philly Rising: Amid COVID-19 restrictions, miniature therapy horse still able to spread joy
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Jul 03, 2020 |
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Philly Rising: To honor pandemic health care workers, there's power in flowers
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Jun 26, 2020 |
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Philly Rising: How one man went from managing a hotel to selling homemade desserts during pandemic
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Jun 19, 2020 |
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Philly Rising: 2 Black businesswomen show Black Lives Matter is more than a moment
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Jun 12, 2020 |
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Philly Rising: In West Philadelphia, businesses spared from riot damage give free meals to community
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Jun 05, 2020 |
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Philly Rising: With virtual reality and a sandbox, senior care center brings the beach to one resident
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May 29, 2020 |
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Philly Rising: For students missing prom, Philly teacher offers free ‘pull up prom’ photo sessions
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May 22, 2020 |
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Philly Rising: Kensington pharmacist offers helping hand with free delivery of medications
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May 15, 2020 |
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Philly Rising: By word of mouth, Northeast Philly store owner finds job for his non-essential employees
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May 08, 2020 |
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Philly Rising: Syreeta Scott keeps salon workers paid, while waiting for relief
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May 01, 2020 |
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Philly Rising: Delco woman spearheads Facebook group to raise money to feed essential workers
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Apr 24, 2020 |
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Philly Rising: How one catering business went from almost closing down to preparing meals for essential workers, families
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Apr 17, 2020 |
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Philly Rising: Gregory Cooke
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Feb 28, 2020 |
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Philly Rising: Danni Lewis
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Feb 14, 2020 |
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Philly Rising: 'Geography Lady' teaches kids about the world
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Jan 31, 2020 |
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Philly Rising: Temple student living with disability defies stereotypes and limitations
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Jan 24, 2020 |
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Philly Rising: Building sisterhoods and strengthening communities with Shanon Skipworth
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Jan 17, 2020 |
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Philly Rising: From archaeologist to fitness studio owner, a look at Noel Davis' journey
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Jan 10, 2020 |
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Philly Rising: Local sustainable clothing line puts compassion into fashion
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Dec 13, 2019 |
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Philly Rising: Beyond the Bars uses music to break cycles of violence and incarceration
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Dec 10, 2019 |
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Philly Rising: Insta-famous shelter cat shines light on more who need homes
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Nov 22, 2019 |
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Philly Rising: Documenting the power of community in "Expanding Sanctuary"
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Nov 14, 2019 |
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Philly Rising: 'A Cape for Candy'
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Nov 07, 2019 |
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Philly Rising: Belmont Voices concert brings the showstopper out of students
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Oct 31, 2019 |
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Philly Rising: With paint, brushes, and a ladder, Morris Jones finds way to give back to community
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Oct 24, 2019 |
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Philly Rising: 'Kids Can' Make A Difference
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Oct 10, 2019 |
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Philly Rising: Coming Soon from KYW Newsradio
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Oct 09, 2019 |