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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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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker introduces actor and playwright Colman Domingo
Community

Mayor Cherelle Parker honors actor Colman Domingo and other Philadelphians with inaugural Celebration of Freedom awards

The honorees included former rapper Gillie Da King, former U.S. ambassador David L. Cohen and Comcast Spectacor CEO Daniel J. Hilferty.

7 days ago

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A family poses for a picture in from of a water station at the FIFA Fan Fest in Philadelphia
Community

‘I’m melting’: Soccer fans brave the heat at FIFA Fan Fest on July 4

FIFA put up shade tents, water bottle filling stations and water misters to help fans stay cool at Lemon Hill.

7 days ago

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Birds on a wire highlight Wilmington's unconventional mural for America's 250th birthday. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

‘Common threads we share’: Wilmington mural for America’s 250th features birds on a wire and subtle tribute to Bob Marley

Muralist Christian Kanienberg says he’s “more interested in creating pieces of art that just happen to be murals that are conversation starters.”

1 week ago

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Striking PECO workers picket outside the company headquarters
Money

PECO workers strike on July Fourth for the first time in the utility’s history

The strike centers mainly on wages and benefits. PECO says it has “comprehensive plans” to maintain service during the strike.

1 week ago

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Tens of thousands of people packed Wawa Welcome America's Pops on Independence concert
Arts & Entertainment

Philly POPS performs at Independence Park with Idina Menzel, even as heat wave forces cancellation of other July 4 events

The city’s free July Fourth concert on the Parkway is still on. Organizers say Saturday's star-studded show will happen rain or shine.

1 week ago

At the National Constitution Center, an 1833 copy of the Declaration of Independence
Politics & Policy

Semiquin- what? Why Independence Day is celebrated on July 4

The Continental Congress voted for independence two days earlier, but the Declaration transformed July 4 into a lasting national symbol.

1 week ago

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measles under a microscope
Health

2 new measles cases reported in Chester County as regional Pennsylvania outbreak grows

A measles outbreak that began in April now includes cases in seven Pennsylvania counties as health officials try to increase vaccination rates.

1 week ago

People in the audience at the National Constitution Center watch Pope Leo XIV's video remarks on a large screen.
Community
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Pope Leo praises America’s welcoming of immigrants in livestreamed remarks

The first U.S.-born pope accepted an award from Philly’s National Constitution Center

1 week ago

Members of the Massachusetts Army 1775 group march along Independence Mall in Philadelphia on July 3, 2026
Community

Extreme heat forced Philly to cancel its 250th parade. Tourists flocked to Independence Mall anyway

Parade organizers said they were “heartbroken” for thousands of participants who traveled from as far away as Italy to take part.

1 week ago

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Spectators cheered and yelled as Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 arrived
Community

Big Boy sighting: World’s largest operating steam locomotive chugs through Pottstown

Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 locomotive made a pit stop in Pottstown to observe America’s 250th birthday.

1 week ago

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Jesse Smith, Science History Institute director, explains how fireworks are packed
Community

From bamboo sticks to modern chemistry: A history of fireworks on display at the Science History Institute in Old City

“Flash! Bang! Boom! A History of Fireworks” tells the story of fireworks from the earliest Chinese inventions to today’s choreographed pyrotechnic displays.

1 week ago

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Shaun Bailey, Dustin Burrows and Ashley Burrows pose for a selfie photo.
Arts & Entertainment

For Philadelphia’s Heavenly Bodies, music is more than a passion. It’s a necessity

Built on family ties, lifelong friendship and a shared musical obsession, the trio has become a fixture of Philadelphia's experimental music scene.

1 week ago

Members of the U.S. Conference of Mayors march through the city's historic district
Community

Historic ‘March of America’s Mayors’ commemorates independence and celebrates local democracy

Local leaders from across the country marched from Independence Mall to the Museum of the American Revolution, highlighting the role of cities in sustaining democracy.

1 week ago

Protesters are seen through the glass of an ICE office in Philadelphia
Courts & Law

Philadelphia can’t ban ICE agents from masking, federal judge rules

The order prevents Philadelphia from enforcing the law pending the outcome of the Trump administration’s lawsuit against the city.

1 week ago

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Alisa Wailoo speaking from the stage of the church.
Community

Interfaith vigil at Philadelphia’s Christ Church calls for end to ICE raids

Organizers read out the names of the more than 50 people who have died in ICE custody since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025.

1 week ago

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