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Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports  – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.
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Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.

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The entrance to Hahnemann University Hospital on North Broad Street in July, before the hospital was shuttered. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Health

Judge rules Hahnemann can sell its residency programs to highest bidder; closure plan delayed

The hospital's lawyers could not agree on a closure plan with city and state health officials in time for Friday’s scheduled hearing, and the matter was pushed to next week.

7 years ago

Recent crime data shows Philly sees more shootings when temperatures rise above 85 degrees. But excessive heat can have the opposite effect. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

Weekend heatwave may cool off gun violence in Philly

Recent crime data shows Philly sees more shootings when temperatures rise above 85 degrees. But excessive heat can have the opposite effect.

7 years ago

(Penny Maye/Creative Commons)
Down the Shore
Science

Environmental organization deploys 1 million oysters at N.J. ‘living shoreline’

An environmental organization and the U.S. Navy teamed up Tuesday to deploy one million oysters at a "living shoreline" at Naval Weapons Station Earle on the Jersey coast.

7 years ago

A section of Delaware Route 1 near Milford was damaged by a “road heaving” incident that caused the roadway to buckle. The main route to Delaware’s beaches was repaired overnight and reopened early Friday morning. (DelDOT photo)
Urban Planning

High temps buckle Delaware’s main highway to beach

DelDOT crews worked around the clock to repair stretch of highway that buckled under high temperatures. They’re on the lookout for more damage this weekend.

7 years ago

Carla Belver and Jack Hoffman in the Act II Playhouse production of
Shapiro on Theater
Arts & Entertainment
Shapiro on Theater

Old age in the new age, in ‘Kalamazoo’ at Act II Playhouse

Two septuagenarians who have lost their spouses are looking to fill out their lives with … well, they’re not exactly sure.

7 years ago

Flames and smoke emerge from the Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refining Complex in Philadelphia, Friday, June 21, 2019. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Science
StateImpact Pennsylvania

A hydrogen fluoride release during PES fire could have been disastrous. Some say the toxic chemical shouldn’t be used

It's used to make cleaner-burning gasoline in about four dozen refineries in the U.S., including two in Philly region.

7 years ago

Jose Rolon of North Philadelphia grew up in Puerto Rico. Though he's been living in the U.S. for more than 40 years, he's keeping an eye on protests on the island. (Ximena Conde/WHYY)
Community

‘I wish I was there’ — Puerto Ricans in North Philly keeping a close eye on island protests

Critics have accused the Rosselló administration — which has been embroiled in scandal — of handling Hurricane Maria recovery poorly.

7 years ago

KHSA English teacher Maddie Luebbert throws their hands up in celebration and cheers with other faculty, staff, and City Year leaders, as they learn that the Tiger Poets will advance to the second round at championships. (Photo by Maggie Loesch)
Community

Tiger Poets: ‘It’s about … being able to see what you have went through, and what you overcame’

The poetry team is a safe haven and home-away-from-home for both poets and coaches —  it provides a creative outlet and space to work through adversities. 

7 years ago

Patty Stoll, senior director and division manager for ILC Dover’s space systems division, stands with a suit made at ILC Dover in Frederica, Delaware for the Apollo mission. (Mark Eichmann/WHYY)
Science

Delaware companies eye a future in space while marking Apollo 11’s anniversary

Two Delaware companies that contributed spacesuits and other materials to the moon landing 50 years ago see a role in future space missions.

7 years ago

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Drexel Medicine on Broad St. in Philadelphia (Google maps)
Health

Major Drexel medical layoffs could jeopardize patient care

Hahnemann Hospital’s owner is due back in U.S. Bankruptcy Court as Drexel lays off physicians and clinicians and St. Christopher’s gets an offer.

7 years ago

Berks County Residential Center. (Laura Benshoff/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Warning of danger to children, psychologists urge Wolf to close Berks detention center

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Psychological Association have both strenuously opposed detention of children.  

7 years ago

With tear-filled eyes, Mothers in Charge Executive Director Dorothy Johnson-Speight joins Pennsylvania Attorney Genteral Josh Shapiro to announce grant funding for Operation LIPSTICK, aimed at educating women about the dangers of straw purchases. Johnson-Speight's son was killed with a gun purchased by the shooter's girlfriend
Courts & Law

Pa. initiative targets the biggest pipeline for illegal guns — women

Attorney General Josh Shapiro is teaming up with anti-violence groups to educate women about the risks of buying a gun for someone else.

7 years ago

A large flare burns off fuel at Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery while firefighters battle a fire there. The wind carried the black smoke toward residential areas of South Philadelphia. (Emma lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Science
PlanPhilly

Extreme weather causes fumes to escape fire-stricken PES refinery

Heavy rain shifted the lid of a tank at PES refinery causing fumes to escape. City officials say there is no sign abnormal pollutants were released

7 years ago

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross answers reporters questions about an investigation into racist Facebook posts by active duty police officers. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Philadelphia Police Department to fire 13 officers over ‘vile’ Facebook posts

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross announced Thursday that 13 officers will be terminated over violent or discriminatory Facebook posts.

7 years ago

Townsends Inlet Bridge, connecting Avalon and Sea Isle City, New Jersey. (Google Maps)
Down the Shore
Community

Officials: Troubled Shore bridge on track to reopen this summer

Officials are optimistic that the troubled Townsends Inlet bridge connecting Avalon and Sea Isle City could reopen this summer.

7 years ago

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