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Including pregnant women in drug trials can lead to better health outcomes and reduce misinformation, experts say

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Philly activists mark 100th peace vigil for Gaza outside of Sen. John Fetterman’s Old City office

Protesters called on Fetterman to stop military aid to Israel and speak up in support of aid to Gaza.

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Nearly 2 million Pennsylvanians face looming SNAP funding freeze. Here’s how to find alternative food resources — and how to help

If the federal government shutdown continues into November, SNAP payments will dry up for nearly 472,000 residents in Philadelphia alone.

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Courts & Law

7 charged in 2024 Pennsylvania voter registration fraud that prosecutors say was motivated by money

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday said Friday the fraud was motivated by financial gain, not an attempt to influence election results.

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‘It takes a village’: Foundation for Delaware County launches Family Village

The Foundation for Delaware County is bringing all of their programming under one tent to create a continuum of care for families with low incomes.

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The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

The joy of being alone: why we all need solitude

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In the Margins

The Hidden Black Society They Don’t Teach You About

In the Margins covers the history they didn’t teach in school, exploring obscure, yet captivating tales that offer unique insights into their time and place.

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Searching for Ghosts: The Quest to Prove the Paranormal

Go on an adventure into unexpected corners of the health and science world each week with award-winning host Maiken Scott.

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You Oughta Know

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Your guide to people, places and events you might not know about in the Philadelphia region.

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Studio 2 Extra: Eagles Saquon Barkley’s mom Tonya Johnson

Everything you need to know about what’s happening in the Delaware Valley – from news and politics to science and the arts– delivered with a fresh perspective, all in an hour.

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White Yak, Casa Mexico, Nunzio

Each week, three different guests from all over the Philadelphia area recommend their favorite restaurants.

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Including pregnant women in drug trials can lead to better health outcomes and reduce misinformation, experts say

Pa. election 2025: What to know about Philadelphia’s Court of Common Pleas and Municipal Courts candidates

Philly activists mark 100th peace vigil for Gaza outside of Sen. John Fetterman’s Old City office

Nearly 2 million Pennsylvanians face looming SNAP funding freeze. Here’s how to find alternative food resources — and how to help

7 charged in 2024 Pennsylvania voter registration fraud that prosecutors say was motivated by money

‘It takes a village’: Foundation for Delaware County launches Family Village

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