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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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Kensington residents to speak out about journalist voyeurs in their neighborhood

The Philadelphia neighborhood has been in the national media as the epicenter of the opioid crisis. An online forum will let residents sound off about how their story is told.

6 years ago

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Philabundance donations earn you free admission to ‘Polar Express’ screening at drive-in

Philadelphia Film Society is sponsoring a food drive benefiting Philabundance, along with a free screening of the 2004 animated film “Polar Express.”

6 years ago

Election workers scan ballots at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Officials anticipate that the task of scanning mail and absentee ballots will be completed Thursday.
Courts & Law

Supreme Court again asked to block Biden win in Pennsylvania

In the lawsuit, Kelly and the other GOP plaintiffs had sought to either throw out the 2.5 million mail-in ballots submitted under the law or to wipe out the election results.

6 years ago

Jeremiah Young, 11, right, listens as Dr. Janice Bacon, a primary care physician, with Central Mississippi Health Services explains the necessity of receiving inoculations prior to attending school, Aug. 14, 2020, while at the Community Health Care Center on the Tougaloo College campus in Tougaloo, Miss. (Rogelio V. Solis/AP Photo)
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Building trust in COVID-19 vaccine marred by misinformation and America’s racist medical past

Community health care providers and community leaders work together to protect vulnerable populations.

6 years ago

Parkside Edge, May 2018
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Philly parks are going organic with ban on synthetic weed-killers

The ban on non-organic herbicides applies to all city parks, trails and playgrounds. Advocates say it will clean city land of dangerous toxins.

6 years ago

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NBC10

Bucks County boy, 2, dies of apparent gunshot, father arrested

The father allegedly told police the boy hit his head, but officers said he appeared to have sustained a gunshot wound.

6 years ago

Delaware Gov. John Carney
Health

Delaware issues stay-at-home advisory, mask mandate

Gov. John Carney issues stay-at-home advisory to protect residents from the skyrocketing number of coronavirus cases.

6 years ago

(Matt Smith for Spotlight PA)
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Spotlight PA

Pandemic, partisan attacks exposed gaps in Pa.’s new mail-in voting law

While many lawmakers agree changes are needed, finding common ground in the current hyper-partisan climate might be impossible.

6 years ago

Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg
Health

Pennsylvania Capitol closing to public amid virus surge

The governor’s office and General Assembly will continue to operate, with access limited to employees and others with credentials, the agency said.

6 years ago

Bucks County officials speak during a press conference on Dec. 3, 2020, announcing a new program where social workers trained in crisis intervention work with police officers. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Courts & Law

Bucks County pilots a ‘humanity-based’ policing approach with social workers

Since George Floyd’s killing, many have proposed programs where social workers trained in crisis intervention operate alongside police officers.

6 years ago

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Health

Pa. coronavirus update: Officials brace for possible shortage of hospital beds, medical staff

Philadelphia health officials say COVID-19 hospitalizations have jumped 48% in less than two weeks.

6 years ago

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Community

Malware caused Delaware County government computer disruptions

Some Delaware County employees were prevented from accessing files on their network. The malware did not affect elections and emergency services systems.

6 years ago

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Cape May-Lewes Ferry imposes restrictions due to COVID-19

Beginning Monday, only vehicles and their occupants will be allowed. Travel is suspended for pedestrians and passengers with bicycles.

6 years ago

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U.S. virus deaths top 3,100 in a single day for the first time

Across the U.S., the surge has swamped hospitals and left nurses and other health care workers shorthanded and burned out.

6 years ago

President Donald Trump
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Trump’s baseless allegations feed menacing undertow post-election

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