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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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Rescue workers search through the night in a sinkhole for Elizabeth Pollard, who disappeared while looking for her cat, in Marguerite, Pa., Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024.
Community

Police say searchers in Pennsylvania don’t expect to find woman in sinkhole alive

Police said sinkholes are not uncommon because of subsidence from coal mining activity in the area.

1 year ago

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Health

A new CHOP research program is exploring ways to reduce long-term effects of cancer treatment

The new research program will look at ways to reduce risks of heart disease, hormone delays and other late-term effects of cancer treatment.

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Politics & Policy

With 11 months to go, N.J.’s gubernatorial race is already crowded, but most voters don’t know who the candidates are

More than a dozen candidates are actively campaigning to become the next governor of New Jersey, but analysts say it's hard for the average voter to know who is running.

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Andy Kim
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New Jersey interim Sen. George Helmy stepping down for Andy Kim to be sworn in early

Helmy was appointed when Bob Menendez resigned after a federal corruption conviction. Helmy will step down this weekend.

1 year ago

Carli Lloyd celebrates scoring in the Tokyo Olympics
Community

Carli Lloyd, others elected to U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame

The Delran, New Jersey native — who scored a hat trick in the U.S. victory over Japan in the 2015 World Cup final — earned 47 of 48 votes from the player selection committee.

1 year ago

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Community

Tyson Foods is closing 2 Philly-based meat plants, laying off more than 200 workers

The two North Philly factories are associated with Original Philly Holdings, which makes meat for cheesesteaks.

1 year ago

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Sand cascades down the badly eroded face of a dune in North Wildwood, N.J. on Feb. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, FILE)
Science

10 years and $42 million later, Jersey Shore town ends battle over its eroding beaches

The state will cancel $12 million worth of fines it levied against the city for conducting unauthorized and potentially harmful beach repair work.

1 year ago

Mayor Reed Gusciora
Science

Trenton Water Works says an inspector falsified water quality reports for 5 towns

A Trenton Water Works inspector submitted phony water quality reports for five N.J. towns over a 14-month period.

1 year ago

Philadelphia City Councilmember Mark Squilla
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Vote on Sixers arena proposal a moving target as City Council wraps up hearings

Lawmakers must vote enabling legislation out of committee by Dec. 12 to authorize the arena before the end of the year.

1 year ago

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Courts & Law

7 indicted in connection with 2 human trafficking rings in Bridgeton and North Jersey

In the Bridgeton case, a new group of victims were allegedly brought to a house on a weekly basis and instructed not to leave.

1 year ago

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Taylor Hospital
Health

Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital emergency rooms reopen after temporary closure

Technical issues with radiology services forced Crozer to close the emergency departments. Hospital staff say the department reopened Tuesday afternoon.

1 year ago

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Politics & Policy

After a heated public hearing, Philly City Council moves forward to restrict street outreach providers in Kensington

Proposed legislation would restrict mobile providers from operating on residential streets, near schools and recreation centers and in other public areas of Kensington.

1 year ago

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John Carney signing legislation as four others look on
Community

‘Labor of love’: Delaware advocates move forward on Family Justice Centers after domestic violence deaths rise

The centers are intended to allow abuse survivors to get help from multiple providers at one location.

1 year ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Philly’s first-ever RockyFest is a knockout nod to the ‘Rocky’ film franchise

The beloved franchise is the focus of a five-day festival that includes a movie marathon, date nights and a crash course on the Rocky statue.

1 year ago

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Community

Haddon Heights ends its dry spell, approving the borough to issue liquor licenses. Here’s what is next

On Election Day, residents ended 120 years of barring alcohol sales with a 3-to-2 vote in favor of allowing liquor licenses in the borough.

1 year ago

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