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Ty Johnson breaks down Super Bowl 59: The Eagles are the better team. But can they win?
Kansas City is aiming for a historic three-peat, while Philly seeks redemption. Sports radio host Ty Johnson previews the highly anticipated rematch with WHYY’s Jennifer Lynn.
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Listen 7:03Upper Makefield residents call for answers on Energy Transfer pipeline leak
Some residents in Bucks County reported smells of gasoline in their water as far back as September 2023.
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Listen 1:17The meaning of the universe is debated in a premiere by The Crossing choir
Sebastian Currier’s “Mysterium” is based on the husband-and-wife team of scientist Robbert Dijkgraaf and novelist Pia de Jong.
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Pa. legislators push for Extreme Risk Protection Orders to prevent firearm suicides
Extreme Risk Protection Order laws, active in 21 states and Washington D.C., show promise in mitigating suicide and mass violence risks.
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Listen 1:18Philly pilot program brings playful learning installations to affordable housing communities
The Live and Learn pilot program is installing playful learning spaces and activities at two affordable housing sites in North Philadelphia.
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Listen 5:04One researcher described it as a “particularly insidious way” to stymie the work of U.S. scientists.
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Listen 2:44SEPTA train goes up in flames in Delaware County; roughly 350 passengers evacuated
The six-car train was traveling from Philadelphia to Wilmington when it caught fire around 6 p.m. Thursday near the Crum Lynne Station in Ridley Park.
6 months ago
Philly’s game plan: How the city is preparing for Super Bowl celebrations
With some luck, Philly could see massive celebrations Sunday night. Here’s everything you need to know about the city’s public safety plan.
6 months ago
Arts Bank sold at auction as more bidders line up to buy the rest of UArts’ campus
The old University of the Arts campus is being auctioned off to the highest bidder. Only two buildings don’t have potential buyers yet.
6 months ago
Listen 0:54Philadelphia City Council considers expanded protection bill for domestic workers
There’s already a bill of rights for domestic workers on the books in Philadelphia, but organizers say it’s difficult to enforce it without an anti-retaliation measure.
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Red flags surfaced in Louisiana about Delaware school leader now charged with dealing child porn
The school leader referenced a porn actor in an email and had an affair with a staffer, but his new Delaware school was never informed.
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Listen 2:07Who dat former Saint finding new life in Philly? It’s All-Pro Eagles linebacker Zack Baun
Baun had four mostly forgettable seasons in New Orleans and few teams showed interest in him. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman took a flier on Baun for this season.
6 months ago
Once the Eagles franchise QB, Carson Wentz faces his former team in the Super Bowl as a backup
Wentz is back on the big stage as a backup to Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes as the Chiefs prepare to take on his former team and his former backup, Jalen Hurts.
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Penn and San Jose State face inquiries in Trump crackdown on transgender athletes
The investigation at Penn focuses on Lia Thomas, who swam on the school’s women’s team and was the first openly transgender athlete to win a Division I title in 2022.
6 months ago
What to know about the court cases over President Trump’s birthright citizenship order
The latest proceeding comes just a day after a Maryland federal judge issued a nationwide pause in a separate but similar case.
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