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Health

Philly eating disorder treatment providers, people in recovery on how they navigate GLP-1 weight loss culture shift

Behavioral health experts say more research is needed to determine the true impact of GLP-1 drugs on eating disorders.

8 hours ago

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Elisabeth Berry Drago points at a painting
Science

From turning ordinary metal to gold to chemistry: New Philadelphia exhibit explores the fiery origins of science

A new permanent exhibit at Philadelphia’s Science History Institute looks at the contributions of alchemists from the 15th to 19th centuries.

8 hours ago

Arlene Navarro writing at a desk
Health

Philadelphia-area psychotherapists struggle to navigate the world of ‘Uberized’ online counseling platforms

Therapists say investor-backed counseling giants monopolize search results and pressure them to take high caseloads at low pay.

9 hours ago

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A child draws a picture at a table next to 2 adults
Arts & Entertainment

New Jersey community arts programs fill gaps in kids education and spark creativity

When arts programs are limited in programming and time in the traditional classroom, community arts programs step up to round out exposure.

9 hours ago

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three tables with chairs in the street off the sidewalk by LOVE Park
Community

What should Philly’s streeteries look like? The city wants your input

Two concept designs are on display at LOVE Park for public view and input until Nov. 23.

19 hours ago

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A WPSU van sits outside the station's headquarters
Community

WPSU names Fred Vigeant as general manager under WHYY ownership

The station that faced closure this year is getting new leadership after a deal with WHYY kept it alive.

22 hours ago

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Anuj Gupta, president and CEO of The Welcoming Center, speaks at ''Exploring Trends: Immigration's Regional Impact
Community

5 key takeaways about immigrants and the Greater Philadelphia economy, per report

Speakers at an event Tuesday co-hosted by The Welcoming Center and WHYY highlighted data showing immigrants’ integral role in the region’s economic growth.

22 hours ago

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Seth Shapiro standing inside the offices of PGW.
Community

Philadelphia Gas Works CEO got free trips to Phillies spring training, but didn’t disclose required details on state ethics form

PGW spends millions in ads with the MLB team. The utility’s CEO is in apparent violation of state ethics law for not disclosing the value of the accepted gifts.

1 day ago

Kingsbury's Director of Engineering, Lou Krajewski (right), shows Assistant Secretary of Energy Audrey Robertson parts
Science

Hydropower parts manufacturer in Northeast Philadelphia lands federal research partnership

Kingsbury plans to test new materials for hydroelectric power equipment that can support the needs of modern-day grids.

1 day ago

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The Delaware Legislative Hall building
Politics & Policy

Delaware recently implemented 2 land-use laws. Here’s what they mean for affordable housing

House Bill 450 and Senate Bill 23 both require Delaware counties and local governments to make changes in the way they approve developments.

1 day ago

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Paul Kolosick looking into a telescope
Science

Light pollution, wildfire smoke threaten view of the stars in the Philly suburbs

Light pollution and consecutive summers of Canadian wildfires have made it harder to stargaze in even the most remote places in Philadelphia’s suburbs.

1 day ago

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Science

EPA announces new plan to clean up arsenic contamination at Vineland chemical site

The Vineland Chemical Company produced arsenic-based herbicides and fungicides for 45 years, causing widespread contamination.

1 day ago

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Sally Moore fills out a mail-in ballot application at Montgomery County voter services mobile location in King of Prussia, Pa., Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024.
Politics & Policy

Montgomery County launches voter services chatbot ‘Mo’

The generative AI-powered chatbot uses information from Montgomery County’s voter services website to answer basic election questions.

1 day ago

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side-by-side photos of Tonya Mosley and Terry Gross
Community

WHYY’s ‘Fresh Air’ co-hosts each receive lifetime achievement honors

Terry Gross and Tonya Mosley are being honored, respectively, by the Radio Television Digital News Association and EBONY magazine.

2 days ago

Volunteers gathered to clean trash off Philly streets
Community

Philly goes head-to-head against Chicago and Los Angeles to see which city can pick up the most trash

After a disappointing loss to Chicago last year, volunteers in Philadelphia say they hope to prove a point while also cleaning up the streets.

2 days ago

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