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Living on Earth is an environmental news and information program. Each week host Steve Curwood guides the listener through a mix of news, features, interviews and commentary on a broad range of ecological issues.

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Cats in rescue facility
Community
6abc

71 cats saved from Bensalem rescue as director faces cruelty charges

SPCA's communications and development director says the cats are receiving treatment for fleas, ear mites and respiratory infections, among other things.

2 days ago

Several boats in a port
Community

Why a Glenside veteran joined the global flotilla to get aid to Gaza

As the flotilla gains worldwide attention, Philly, Montco and Delco lawmakers have signed on to legislation that would block the U.S. from sending certain weapons to Israel.

2 days ago

Veenu Aishwarya, founder and CEO of AUM LifeTech, stands in his office
Politics & Policy

How Trump’s $100K price tag for H-1B work visas could impact Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware

Tens of thousands of people work under H-1B visas in the region. Many fear the move will mean less investment in U.S. companies and more talent for overseas competitors.

2 days ago

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New cover on NJ Transit Buses
Community

NJ Transit is spending billions of dollars on a new fleet of buses. Here’s what to know

Critics say the service is unreliable and that communication is poor.

2 days ago

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Ari Lennox performs at the Essence Festival
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Mural Arts Month begins, performances by Clipse and Ari Lennox and First Friday fun in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Oct. 1-5: A Goth Ball in Del., an urban pumpkin patch in Philly and the Collingswood Book Festival in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

2 days ago

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The round visitor center building in LOVE Park
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Saving LOVE Park’s saucer: Philly historical commission poised to designate ‘iconic’ property

The circular structure has sat vacant for about a decade. The city hopes to fill it in time for a jam-packed year of national events.

2 days ago

Listen 1:09
Governor Josh Shapiro signs executive order at press conference
Health

Pennsylvania governor announces new vaccine safeguards, expanded access to shots in executive order

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s executive order, issued Oct. 1, directs state agencies to create vaccine information hubs, safety net programs and insurance requirements.

2 days ago

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Dr. Ala Stanford stands in front of a health clinic with her arms crossed
Politics & Policy

Dr. Ala Stanford, who provided vaccines to Philly’s communities of color, announces run for Congress

Stanford is shaking up a crowded field for a Democratic primary that will likely be the de facto general election.

3 days ago

Alumnos de jardín de infantes y primer grado
Education

Ley de desayuno universal convierte a Delaware en uno de los pocos estados que ofrecen comidas escolares gratuitas

Delaware pagará alrededor de $3.2 millones para ampliar el desayuno gratuito a 83 escuelas, para que todos los estudiantes tengan acceso sin costo.

3 days ago

Jayme Strasburger decidió compostar a su madre
Community

‘De vuelta a la tierra’: el compostaje humano ofrece a las familias una opción ecológica para el descanso final de sus seres queridos

New Jersey podría ser el decimocuarto estado en permitir el compostaje humano. Los defensores afirman que esta opción es más ecológica que el entierro o la cremación.

3 days ago

Justin Lee Smith
Courts & Law

‘Me dan ganas de vomitar’: Exlíder de escuela religiosa en Delaware que compartió videos de abuso infantil logra que le retiren 24 de 25 cargos

Justin Smith fue condenado a cuatro años de prisión por un delito grave. La policía estatal informó que numerosos videos mostraban niñas siendo violadas a la fuerza.

3 days ago

Supporters watching boat departs to Gaza
Community

What to know about the international flotilla seeking to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza

The Global Sumud Flotilla said most of its vessels were intercepted or assumed intercepted after communication was lost by Thursday morning in an Israeli operation.

3 days ago

train car on fire
Community
6abc

NTSB issues urgent safety warning to SEPTA over fire risks involving Silverliner IV railcars

The NTSB said the outdated design of the railcars, combined with SEPTA's maintenance practices, "represents an immediate and unacceptable safety risk."

3 days ago

Jane Goodall smiling while speaking on a panel
Science

Jane Goodall, conservationist renowned for chimpanzee research and environmental advocacy, has died

While living among chimpanzees in Africa decades ago, Goodall documented the animals using tools and doing other activities previously believed to be exclusive to people.

3 days ago

Penn Wood High School building
Education

No homecoming dance, no extracurriculars: Funding crisis disrupts William Penn School District

A perfect storm of circumstances, including the Pennsylvania budget impasse, has led to problems for the chronically underfunded school district in Delaware County.

3 days ago

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