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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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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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Joe Biden smiling while sitting at a table, and a photo of the statue in Rodney Square.
Urban Planning

Biden Square? Wilmington looks to honor Delaware’s only president at park where enslaver Caesar Rodney’s statue once stood

“It’s a name, it’s a statue, it’s a plaque. It could be a variety of things,” a city official said about ideas for honoring Delaware’s only president.

3 days ago

Listen 2:03
Someone is waving a small Haitian flag at a rally.
Community

‘We’re people too’: Philadelphia Haitians fear deportation after Supreme Court terminates temporary protected status

The end of the Obama-era policy could mean an imminent deportation threat for Haitians who have been living in the U.S. for over 15 years.

3 days ago

Tanesha Oglesby is pleased to have a new kitchen free of asthma triggers
Health

Philadelphia doctors and construction workers target childhood asthma triggers with free home repair program

CHOP and Rebuilding Together Philadelphia work to remove mold, dust, pests and air quality issues that can trigger asthma attacks in kids.

3 days ago

Listen 4:49
An American flag flying with a Penn flag
Politics & Policy

Democracy summit marks America’s 250th anniversary by looking beyond the celebration

From trust in elections to political polarization, experts shared what they believe Americans should understand about democracy's future.

3 days ago

two officers pointing weapons at Kadir Skinner
Courts & Law

Family of Wilmington police shooting victim disputes department’s account as they announce plan to sue city for $25 million

The body cam videos Delaware officials released Thursday don’t show what led up to the police shooting of a 19-year-old.

3 days ago

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A screenshot of the DelDOT traffic camera livestream capturing the Delaware City Refinery
Science

Delaware City Refinery faces nearly $1 million penalty for toxic gas release in May

The incident occurred during repairs of pollution control equipment at the refinery.

3 days ago

Listen 0:59
Smoke from wildfires in the Canadian province of Ontario left a haze over Philadelphia’s skyline
Science

Residents warned to stay indoors as Canadian wildfire smoke reaches dangerous levels in Philadelphia region

Tiny particulate matter from wildfire smoke can cause respiratory problems.

3 days ago

Listen 1:23
Ben Gibbard performing
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Death Cab for Cutie, Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire, Diplo’s Run Club and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

July 16–19: Taj Mahal in Delaware, a jazz festival in Philly and Patty Griffin and Kathleen Edwards in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

3 days ago

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City officials and nonprofit leaders in City Hall
Health

Philadelphia health department takes over management of sexual assault response center from Drexel University

Drexel University has operated PSARC since 2011, but the center has struggled with staff shortages and funding gaps.

4 days ago

Listen 1:10
Matt Meyer looks on
Urban Planning

‘I think we’re being lied to’: Delaware Gov. Meyer offers fierce criticism as Delmarva Power plows ahead with utility rate increases

Public Service Commission members, who approved Delmarva Power’s interim rate request, questioned the scope of its oversight authority.

4 days ago

Listen 0:52
New Castle County Courthouse
Education

‘Terrifying’: Teacher raped his student who just finished eighth grade, but Delaware authorities never notified the public

Thomas Herlihy raped the girl in Atlantic City in 2016 and, authorities say, sexually abused her through 2018 in Delaware.

4 days ago

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Pa. Sen. candidate Nikil Saval. (Screenshot/NikilSaval.com)
Politics & Policy

Two Philly-area Democrats voted against the bipartisan ‘compromise’ state budget. Here’s why

The two state senators criticized the budget for failing to address “critical” issues such as public transit, affordable energy and rising energy costs.

4 days ago

Listen 1:11
Smoke drifting into Philadelphia
Weather

Wildfire smoke sparks Code Red air quality warning for Pennsylvania

Air quality in the Philadelphia region is forecast to be unhealthy for everyone Thursday. Officials advise limiting outdoor activities.

4 days ago

People walking across a busy intersection
Science

74% of Americans want action on climate, but many Philadelphians don’t know they’re part of a majority

About three out of four U.S. residents say they want their elected officials to pass laws that tackle climate change.

4 days ago

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A black freight train, operated by Norfolk Souther, speeds by on a track, as seen from the former train station in Phoenixville, PA.
Urban Planning

Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority takes a baby step toward resurrecting passenger rail between Philadelphia and Reading

The effort to restore passenger rail service between Philadelphia and Reading reached a “major milestone,” Chester County Commissioner Marian Moskowitz said.

4 days ago

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