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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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Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden gives a speech on the Supreme Court at The Queen Theater, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Politics & Policy

Biden releases 2019 tax returns before 1st debate with Trump

The Bidens’ returns show the couple paid almost $300,000 in federal taxes in 2019, including almost $288,000 in personal income tax.

6 years ago

Folding chairs at an outside cafe
Health

Pa. coronavirus recovery: Philly to allow 50% indoor dining capacity starting Friday

As rapid testing becomes more popular, the city is creating a new category for “probable” case counting.

6 years ago

The Philadelphia skyline is pictured in a file photo.
Community

Philly extends moratorium on water shut-offs through April 2021

Customers unable to pay their water bill can apply for assistance, and those who don’t qualify for discounts are able to set up lengthy payment plans.

6 years ago

Rendering of the Equal Justice Center near 8th and Vine streets. (Courtesy of Pennrose)
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Philadelphia Equal Justice Center office development succumbs to COVID-19

The Philadelphia Bar Foundation had struggled to keep tenants on board and meet certain fundraising goals last year.

6 years ago

Former Vice President Joe Biden
Politics & Policy

Biden’s Delaware State comments taken out of context, DSU official says

A Washington paper made it sound like Biden was lying about his connection to the HBCU by taking his words out of context.

6 years ago

A customer walks through the Penrose Diner after eating indoors during the coronavirus, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, in Philadelphia. (Matt Slocum / AP Photo)
Community

Survey finds Pa. business owners adapting to COVID-19 pandemic changes despite economic concern

Businesses are starting to recover from pandemic-related layoffs and economic activity, according to a new survey from PNC.

6 years ago

A worker processes mail-in ballots
Courts & Law

GOP takes Pennsylvania court’s ballot deadline to high court

In its Sept. 17 ruling, the divided state Supreme Court said ballots must be postmarked by the time polls close and be received by county election boards at 5 p.m. on Nov. 6.

6 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy
Politics & Policy

Murphy signs law exempting combat pay from N.J. income tax

Federal law already exempts combat pay from income tax, but the N.J. law means pay residents earn while in combat zones won’t be subject to the state’s income tax as well.

6 years ago

New Jersey Statehouse in Trenton
Politics & Policy

N.J. lawmakers greenlight $4.5B in debt to shore up budget

The new borrowing means the state can continue to fund programs touted by Murphy, like pre-k and community college.

6 years ago

News media is set up in front of the home of U.S. District Judge Esther Salas
Courts & Law

N.J. bill would restrict access to judges’ personal information

In the wake of the fata ...

6 years ago

Jordi Fernandez
Health

Worldwide grief: Death toll from coronavirus tops 1 million

The U.S., where the virus has killed about 205,000 people, accounts for 1 out of 5 deaths worldwide, far more than any other country despite its wealth and medical resources.

6 years ago

More than 50 piping plover chicks like this 18-day-old bird were born along Delaware's beaches this year, well above the long-term species recovery goal. (photo courtesy DNREC/Evangelin Von Boeckman)
Science

Endangered piping plover shows signs of recovery along Delaware beaches

More than 50 piping plover chicks were born along Delaware's beaches this year, well above the long-term species recovery goal.

6 years ago

A person walks out of a polling station
Politics & Policy

All the deadlines you need to know to vote in Pa., N.J. and Del.

Thanks to a rash of lawsuits, pandemic-induced changes and a huge rise in mail ballots, voting is complicated this year. Here are the important deadlines.

6 years ago

Regional rail train
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning
Eyes on the Street

Regional Rail is on life support. Essential workers can bring it back.

Ridership on Regional Rail is down 90%​. SEPTA must change the system so it can serve essential workers — and draw people back to empty trains.

6 years ago

A protest outside of the Shop-Vac Corp. headquarters in Williamsport, Pa., on Monday, September 28. It was organized through the ‘Shop Vac Together We Are Strong’ Facebook page.” (Provided by Candice Gair)
Keystone Crossroads
Community

Williamsport-based Shop-Vac blames 400+ layoffs on COVID-19. Workers say that’s not true

Those familiar with Shop-Vac’s finances say the pandemic is being used to justify rapid liquidation and over 400 layoffs in Lycoming County.

6 years ago

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