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What does it mean to live a good life? What is true happiness? What are the habits and practices that lead to human flourishing? No Small Endeavor examines these questions with host Lee C. Camp.
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No Small Endeavor

What does it mean to live a good life? What is true happiness? What are the habits and practices that lead to human flourishing? No Small Endeavor examines these questions with host Lee C. Camp.

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FILE - In this Wednesday, July 7, 2021, file photo, patrons enjoy cold tropical cocktails in the tiny interior of the Tiki-Ti bar as it reopens on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. COVID-19 cases have doubled over the past three weeks, driven by the fast-spreading delta variant, lagging vaccination rates in some states and Fourth of July gatherings.  Los Angeles County public health officials have urged people to resume wearing masks indoors regardless of their vaccination status. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
Health

U.S. COVID-19 cases rising again, doubling over three weeks

Confirmed infections climbed to an average of about 23,600 a day on Monday, up from 11,300 on June 23, according to Johns Hopkins University data.

5 years ago

(Jon Hurdle/NJ Spotlight)
Courts & Law

DuPont, spinoffs reach $50 million settlement with Delaware over ‘forever chemicals’ pollution

The money will go into a trust fund for remediation such as filtration systems for contaminated water, sampling, and environmental justice grants.

5 years ago

President Joe Biden delivers a speech on voting rights at the National Constitution Center, Tuesday, July 13, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Politics & Policy

Biden decries ‘assault’ on voting rights in the city where ‘we the people’ began

Speaking at the National Constitution Center, the president gave his full backing to the For the People Act, and warned of efforts to “subvert the right to vote.”

5 years ago

Uptown Beer Garden (Eddy Marenco / Uptown Beer Garden)
Community

Love Park has a new neighbor: Uptown Beer Garden

Uptown Beer Garden has moved to a new location, expanding its outdoor space. Uptown will be able to entertain more guests and expand food and drink options!

5 years ago

Mare of Easttown (HBO)
Arts & Entertainment

‘Mare of Easttown’ receives 16 Emmy nominations

'Mare of Easttown' received Emmy nominations in both the Best Limited Series and Best Actress in a Limited Series categories.

5 years ago

A Bucks County resident observes the aftermath of flooding at his residence.
Weather

Officials in Burlington, Bucks counties assess storm damage

Known for his criminal justice work in the community, Wayne Jacobs is asking for help.

5 years ago

A rendering of the proposed Park at Penn's Landing.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly is capping I-95 at Penn’s Landing. Could Nicetown or Chinatown be next?

Washington could help heal Philly neighborhoods torn apart by highways with a new $3 billion funding bil.

5 years ago

A gloved hand holds up a syringe of the COVID-19 vaccine
Health

FDA adds warning about rare reaction to J&J COVID-19 vaccine

The number of cases reported in connection with J&J's vaccine represents a tiny fraction of the nearly 13 million Americans who have received the one-dose shot.

5 years ago

A closeup of Michelle Obama
Community

‘Pass the Love’: Michelle Obama’s campaign to fight food insecurity coming to Philly

Former first lady Michelle Obama is bringing “Pass the Love w/ Waffles + Mochi,” a campaign to fight food insecurity, to Philadelphia.

5 years ago

An overhead shot of the beach in Delaware.
Health

Order lifts Delaware state of emergency Tuesday

Carney also signed a narrower public health emergency order to allow the state and medical providers to continue vaccination and testing programs.

5 years ago

Houses are pictured amid heavy floodwaters.
Weather
6ABC

Part of Philadelphia region hit with ‘100-year flood,’ National Weather Service says

The torrential rain flooded neighborhoods throughout Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The areas greatest impacted by the storm received 6"-10" of rain in around 3-4 hours.

5 years ago

Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester talks about plans for the future of I-95 in Wilmington during a round table community meeting Monday afternoon. (Mark Eichmann/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Effort to cap I-95 through Wilmington gains momentum

Federal and state lawmakers met with community leaders to outline plans to reunite Wilmington neighborhoods divided by I-95 decades ago.

5 years ago

Protesters march outside Penn Museum, with one sign prominent that reads,
Community

MOVE bombing victim remains from Penn have been returned, family says

The university’s investigation into mishandling of victims’ remains from the 1985 bombing is ongoing.

5 years ago

Saj “Purple” Blackwell (left) and Terence chat outside
Community

‘The community is tired’: No Gun Zone founder, residents react to rash of gun violence

Amid ongoing gun violence in Philadelphia, residents are rethinking innocuous summer activities and how police should respond to public safety concerns.

5 years ago

Gas drilling site
Science

EPA-approved fracking chemicals include substances known as ‘forever chemicals’

Pennsylvania’s fracking disclosure law allows exemptions for trade secrets, and does not require drillers to disclose chemicals used to drill a well.

5 years ago

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