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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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A large brush fire at Wharton State Forest on Friday, July 5, 2024. (6abc)
Weather

Delaware bans bonfires, encourages residents to conserve water

The decision comes following weeks of record low rainfall, making the state abnormally dry.

10 months ago

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Delaware County secured drop box
Politics & Policy

In Pennsylvania, am I allowed to drop off a ballot for another voter?

If a Pennsylvania voter has a disability and needs assistance returning their ballot, they can designate someone to drop it off for them.

10 months ago

school children at a protest
Arts & Entertainment

Young filmmakers document gun violence in Philly’s Kensington neighborhood

Student filmmakers from North Philadelphia document gun violence in a new PBS documentary airing tonight on WHYY-TV 12.

10 months ago

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Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson
Community

Phillies sign manager Rob Thomson to 1-year extension after three straight trips to playoffs

Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said Tuesday the entire coaching staff will return next season.

10 months ago

Property owned by Frosty Valley Farms
Politics & Policy

‘Not a farmer’: Senate candidate David McCormick receives tax breaks for property in Columbia County

A state law was designed to help farmers keep their land amid rising property values. Why is David McCormick who himself says “is not a farmer,” benefitting?

10 months ago

Black bear in the woods
Community
6abc

New Jersey’s controversial black bear hunting season begins

Officials had hoped to harvest 20 percent of the population during the regular hunting period.

10 months ago

Skeletons and skulls sit in graves
Science

50 well-preserved Viking Age skeletons unearthed in Denmark

Archaeologists in Denmark have unearthed a Viking Age burial ground containing some 50 “exceptionally well-preserved” skeletons.

10 months ago

Pa. capitol building
Politics & Policy

1-seat Democratic margin has Pennsylvania House control up for grabs in fall voting

Democrats go into the election with a one-seat House majority, while in the Senate, Republicans have 28 seats and therefore majority control.

10 months ago

Donald Trump speaks behind a podium
Politics & Policy

Trump’s economic plans would worsen inflation, experts say

They fear that Trump's proposals would “reignite’’ inflation, which has plummeted since peaking at 9.1% in 2022 and is nearly back to the Fed’s 2% target.

10 months ago

Josh Shapiro
Education

Pa. Gov. Shapiro’s higher education reforms come at a critical time, with declining enrollment and underfunding

As part of his reforms, Shapiro increased funding and created a new state board of education to promote coordination among colleges and universities.

10 months ago

PATCO's Franklin Square Station
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Work to reopen PATCO’s Franklin Square Station is reaching the end of the line

The project started in 2020 and is expected to wrap up early next year.

10 months ago

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The Delaware General Assembly in session at the Legislative Hall in Dover, Delaware
Community

‘It’s a painful reminder’: Delaware women face workforce, health care inequities, report says

While there’s been advancements, a new, first-ever report underscores ongoing racial and gender disparities in Delaware that demand quick action.

10 months ago

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Kamala Harris sits and speaks with others at a table, Trump smiles while holding a microphone
Politics & Policy

Harris and Trump hold campaign events in Pennsylvania

On Monday, the vice president spoke in Erie while the former president held a town hall in Oaks. The two have made nearly 50 stops in the state this campaign season.

10 months ago

Nick Sirianni pointing while coaching
Community

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni apologizes for his behavior toward fans at the Linc

Philadelphia won Sunday, but on Monday, Sirianni apologized for gesturing and jawing at Eagles fans booing and chanting “Fire Nick!"

10 months ago

a circle of people around the raised bed
Arts & Entertainment

Curio Theatre gets its hands dirty for the Lenape Nation

The West Philly company is using a garden bed to urge people to petition state legislators into recognizing the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania.

10 months ago

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