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Host Stephen Dubner has surprising conversations that explore the riddles of everyday life and the weird wrinkles of human nature-from cheating and crime to parenting and sports. Dubner talks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, social scientists and entrepreneurs - and his Freakonomics co-author Steve Levitt.

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Cheyney University established itself early on as a training ground for Black teachers who would later teach in Philadelphia
Education
Chalkbeat Philadelphia

America’s oldest HBCU aims to be driving force again in producing teachers

Once heralded as a training ground for educators, Cheyney University is taking steps to increase racial diversity in the teacher workforce.

4 years ago

Pro-Ukrainian people hold up placards and wave Ukrainian flags as they shout slogans during a protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Istanbul, Turkey, Wednesday, March 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Politics & Policy

Refugee count tops 1 million; Russians besiege Ukraine ports

The U.N. refugee agency says 1 million people have fled Ukraine since Russia's attack began, making it the swiftest exodus of refugees this century.

4 years ago

People stand outside of a building with a banner that reads,
Health

Pa. grants Delaware County’s first health department final approval

The state Department of Health issued the certificate this week, allowing Delco to start official notifications to all 49 municipalities.

4 years ago

Philadelphia police shot and killed a 12-year-old on Tuesday night, March 1, 2022. (6abc)
Courts & Law

12-year-old shot and killed by Philly police, investigators say they don’t have ‘definitive determination’ of what happened

Police shot and killed a 12-year-old boy in South Philadelphia on Tuesday night after their unmarked police vehicle was struck by gunfire.

4 years ago

Chelsea soccer club owner Roman Abramovich, right, attends the UEFA Women's Champions League final soccer match between Chelsea FC and FC Barcelona in Gothenburg, Sweden, Sunday, May 16, 2021
Politics & Policy

Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich confirms he will sell Premier League club Chelsea

As Russia’s war on Ukraine entered a seventh day, pressure was growing on the British government to include Abramovich among the wealthy Russians to be targeted in sanctions.

4 years ago

Wilt Chamberlain
Community

‘100 was a monument’: 60 years later, Wilt Chamberlain’s record still inspires awe

On a cold night in Hershey, Wilt Chamberlain did the unthinkable. Amid so many sports records, why does this milestone still resonate?

4 years ago

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Emergency personnel work at the scene of a deadly train derailment
Courts & Law

Prosecution rests in trial of Amtrak engineer charged over deadly 2015 derailment

The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office rested its case against the Amtrak engineer accused in 2015’s deadly derailment.

4 years ago

Ketanji Brown Jackson
Politics & Policy

Senate hearings for high court nominee to begin on March 21

As is tradition, the hearings will last four days, with opening statements on March 21 and testimony and questioning the next two days. The fourth day will include testimony f

4 years ago

Norristown State Hospital is seen from a distance
Community
WITF

People with mental illness to lose home over Norristown land deal

A homeless shelter and crisis care center will also close due to the agreement.

4 years ago

President Joe Biden
Health

New Biden pandemic plan: Closer to normal for the nation

The White House outlined a strategy to allow people to return to many normal activities safely after two years of pandemic disruptions.

4 years ago

Emissions rise from the smokestacks at the Jeffrey Energy Center coal power plant
Science
NJ Spotlight

Switch to electric buildings or miss climate goals, N.J. advocates say

The analysis calls on the state to step up efforts to transition buildings to electric power and to end heating homes with natural gas and other fossil fuels.

4 years ago

New data shows that the majority of drinking water at schools across Atlantic County has lead contamination. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)
Health

Lead contamination ‘pervasive’ in drinking water in Atlantic County schools

A joint study from two organizations say 92% of the drinking water at Atlantic County schools is contaminated with lead.

4 years ago

Tonya Ladipo and Joyel Crawford on the set of her talk segment ''Self Love'
Community
Love Now Media

Women’s history: Tonya Ladipo launched a mental health practice to heal the Black community and herself

The past two years have been a tough slog for Black people, especially those with fewer resources. Ladipo's services have never been more important. 

4 years ago

Customers wear face masks while shopping at the Reading Terminal Market
Health

‘All clear’: Philly drops indoor mask mandate effective immediately

In the “All Clear” phase, all mitigation efforts are lifted with the exception of masking in schools, health care institutions, congregate settings, and on public transit.

4 years ago

Ash Wednesday
Community

Ash Wednesday brings Catholics back to church in Philadelphia

Attendance at Ash Wednesday services in Philadelphia doubled compared to last year, a sign that the faithful might be feeling better about in-person worship.

4 years ago

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