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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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Tennis in the Streets
Community

Tennis in the Streets brings 500 Wilmington students together through sport and community

Kids from all over the city learned more than tennis in Rodney Square at USTA’s Tennis in the Streets.

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oil refinery
Science

Delaware City Refinery to emit toxic gas as it repairs machinery

The Delaware City Refinery has a history of releasing sulfur dioxide while fixing equipment issues.

1 week ago

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Philadelphia District Attorney's Office
Courts & Law

Northeast Philly drug investigation uncovers gun making operation, police say

Working on a tip, police say they raided two homes, finding cash, drugs and an alleged gun manufacturing operation with dozens of working and disassembled weapons.

1 week ago

Medical personnel in hazmat suits wait for patients
Health
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2 N.J. residents being monitored after potential exposure to hantavirus connected to cruise ship

The New Jersey Department of Health said Friday it was notified of the development by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

1 week ago

Michael Kellerman, president of the Foundation for Delaware County
Community

Delco Gives raises more than $2.5M for local nonprofits in its third year

More than 300 nonprofits across Delaware County participated in this year’s 24-hour fundraising blitz.

1 week ago

outside Legislative Hall
Education

Delaware lawmakers advance school funding overhaul amid pressure from civil rights leaders

Civil rights activists say state leaders need to give multilingual learners more resources or face immediate legal action.

1 week ago

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Stacey Peeples smiles
Science

America’s oldest chartered hospital is now a Philly museum. Its lead curator wants you to have a ‘fabulous experience’

To mark Pennsylvania Hospital’s 275th anniversary, archivist Stacey Peeples is leading its transition into a museum for the public, open May 8.

1 week ago

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The boardwalk in Wildwood, New Jersey
Politics & Policy

Jersey Shore towns are adopting new curfews and safety rules. What you need to know before making your summer plans

Several laws aim to stop pop-up parties and flash mobs promoted on social media before they cause a problem.

1 week ago

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outside the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building United States Courthouse
Courts & Law

Delaware doctor who ordered tests for people she didn’t examine to pay feds $180,000

Dr. Shayasta Mufti agreed with prosecutors that she “made no effort to determine whether genetic testing was medically necessary.”

1 week ago

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A group is gathered for a rally in West Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

West Philly tenants are pushing Mayor Parker to preserve 925 units of affordable housing

Starting in early July, the vast portfolio of properties can be marketed to the general public. Housing advocates fear that could displace thousands.

1 week ago

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People waiting on a platform as a subway train approaches
Urban Planning

SEPTA gives families and groups easier fare payment options by expanding multitap

The goal is to give families and groups the ability to swipe in up to five people per fare instrument at a time.

1 week ago

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Terri Harper
Dying on the Inside: Women Lifers at Muncy Prison

In prison, women develop diseases earlier and often

The stress and conditions of incarceration can lead to health issues at younger ages than normally expected.

1 week ago

Alice Cooper performing
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Performances from Alice Cooper and Everclear, Love Your Park, ‘Kinky Boots’ on stage and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

May 7–10: Sixers' playoff run continues, celebrate Greek culture at the Opa! fest or brush up on your history during a live podcast taping at the Kimmel.

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Members of various veteran organizations carry flag-draped casket of J.B. Ralph from funeral home in Williamstown, Pennsylvania
Arts & Entertainment

The Mütter Museum commemorates 50th anniversary of deadly Legionnaires’ summer in Philly with new exhibit

“The Philly Killer exhibition,” as well as a second new exhibit called “Creating a City of Medicine,” are part of the city’s semiquincentennial celebrations.

1 week ago

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Nilda Pimentel and Talia Giles
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

A fight over vacant Philly lots is exposing tensions in Mayor Parker’s housing plan

The Turn the Key program promised affordable homeownership. Critics say many residents are priced out, raising the question: Who is "affordable housing" for?

1 week ago

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