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Philadelphia's Ukrainian diaspora puts a unique spin on holiday classic in solidarity with Ukraine

The Ukrainian community in Philadelphia is the second-largest in the United States. As members of the diaspora celebrated the holidays with a special Ukrainian version of “The Nutcracker,” they reflected on a year of worry and solidarity.

Philadelphia's Ukrainian diaspora puts a unique spin on holiday classic in solidarity with Ukraine
Nancy Sharabarin hands money to a customer buying strawberries at the Saturday farmers market as business opens up with a successful vaccination campaign in Portland, Oregon, Saturday, June 5, 2021.

There's still time for canning, preserving and freezing excess fruits and veggies

There's still time for canning, preserving and freezing excess fruits and veggies
A woman sits on a bench in jail.

Mothers in prison aren't likely to see their families this Thanksgiving — or any other day

Mothers in prison aren't likely to see their families this Thanksgiving — or any other day
Hadi Jasim was an Iraqi translator for the US military. Now he's a "global guide" at the Penn Museum in Philadelphia.

This Philadelphia museum hired Iraqi and Syrian refugees as tour guides for its Middle East gallery

This Philadelphia museum hired Iraqi and Syrian refugees as tour guides for its Middle East gallery
Activists dressed up as characters from "The Handmaid's Tale" are shown back lit from a low perspective.

The red cloak of 'The Handmaid's Tale' is becoming a symbol for reproductive rights

The red cloak of 'The Handmaid's Tale' is becoming a symbol for reproductive rights
People stand on side of road in front of trees holding signs; one reads "Shut Down Berks"

Despite losing its state child care license — and years of claims of abuses — an immigrant family detention center in Pennsylvania made room for more families

Advocates say the state is turning a blind eye to violations of state law by allowing the Berks County Residential Center to remain in operation.

Despite losing its state child care license — and years of claims of abuses — an immigrant family detention center in Pennsylvania made room for more families
Bassetts ice cream counter in Philadelphia’s Reading Terminal Market. Started in 1861, Bassetts is America’s oldest existing ice cream brand.

Philadelphia ice cream is a luxury in China ... with a scoop of import tax

What's it like to deal with a tariff? Ask a Philadelphia ice cream maker who exports to China.

Philadelphia ice cream is a luxury in China ... with a scoop of import tax
Activists call for more support for Puerto Ricans displaced by Hurricane Maria during a rally at Thomas Paine Plaza.

Puerto Ricans who evacuated to Philadelphia worry help will soon run out

More than 800 Puerto Rican families have evacuated the island to Philadelphia. What happens when aid runs out?

Puerto Ricans who evacuated to Philadelphia worry help will soon run out
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Childhood lead poisoning remains a widespread problem in America

In 2015, the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, exposed anew the problem of excess blood lead levels in children. Now a new investigation has identified over 3,800 neighborhoods around the US whose children have blood lead levels twice as high as the levels in Flint.

Childhood lead poisoning remains a widespread problem in America
A woman sits on a window sill playing the jarana

What does protest sound like? For this Philadelphia activist, it's the eight-string jarana.

A traditional instrument from Veracruz, Mexico has become the voice of immigration activism and community building in the US. And not just for activists, but for popular bands Las Cafeteras and JaroChicanos too.

What does protest sound like? For this Philadelphia activist, it's the eight-string jarana.
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Police in Trump-supporting towns aid immigration officials in crackdown

Dozens of local police departments are joining forces with ICE to more aggressively enforce President Donald Trump's crackdown on people living in the country illegally.

Police in Trump-supporting towns aid immigration officials in crackdown
Demonstrators protest President Donald Trump's travel ban outside Philadelphia International Airport.

This Trump voter is stunned to find her Syrian relatives deported

Sarmad Assali, an Orthodox Christian in Allentown, Pennsylvania, supported Donald Trump for president. She was stunned this weekend when his refugee and immigration restrictions meant her relatives were deported back to Damascus.

This Trump voter is stunned to find her Syrian relatives deported
Who is behind the DNC hack?

Who hacked the DNC? The links point to Russia.

A shadowy group calling itself Guccifer 2.0 has claimed responsibility for the DNC email hacks. However, the hackers also show a fondness for Russian emoticons.

Who hacked the DNC? The links point to Russia.
Hillary Clinton waves as she arrives onstage to accept the nomination.

Clinton's night: The DNC in photos

Here are images from Philadelphia around the Democratic National Convention.

Clinton's night: The DNC in photos
Anti-Trump protesters (R) clash with Donald Trump supporters (L) outside the Anaheim Convention Center during a rally for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on May 25, 2016 in Anaheim, California.

Journalists got trained like war correspondents to cover the US conventions

Violence at Donald Trump rallies and the ubiquity of firearms at public events has prompted some news outlets to train their political reporters in conflict-zone survival. The World is among them.

Journalists got trained like war correspondents to cover the US conventions