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What does it mean to live a good life? What is true happiness? What are the habits and practices that lead to human flourishing? No Small Endeavor examines these questions with host Lee C. Camp.
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What does it mean to live a good life? What is true happiness? What are the habits and practices that lead to human flourishing? No Small Endeavor examines these questions with host Lee C. Camp.

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Travelers walk to their gates at the Philadelphia International Airport
Community

Widespread technology outage disrupts flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world

The issue affected Microsoft 365 apps and services, Visa, ADT security, Amazon, and airlines including American Airlines and Delta.

2 years ago

mini sculpture of William Penn on display
Arts & Entertainment

‘Philadelphia Revealed’ exhibit uncovers the city’s history in things that survived

The city’s historic Atwater Kent collection returns to public view for the first time since being transferred to Drexel University.

2 years ago

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Russell Smith's painting shows four people and a house on a hill near the Hudson River
Arts & Entertainment

J.D. Vance brought Appalachia into the national discourse. PAFA was already there

“Layers of Liberty” launched well before J.D. Vance became the Republican vice presidential candidate, but the exhibit still meets the moment.

2 years ago

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Traffic going eastbound on the Pennsylvania Turnpike proceeds through the electronic toll booths
PlanPhilly
Community

Pennsylvania Turnpike warns of new scam soliciting fraudulent fees

Scammers targeting the Philadelphia region are claiming to be the “Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Services” and are looking for money.

2 years ago

An opioid crisis resource kit containing Narcan, fentanyl test strips and information on how to get addiction treatment and more harm reduction resources.
Health

‘A system of disjointed pieces’: Philly addiction medicine experts call for reforms in substance use treatment

Addiction medicine providers told members of Philadelphia City Council that addiction treatment options have not caught up to the complex needs of today.

2 years ago

Montgomery County Commissioner Neil Makhija speaks in support of the Biden-Harris campaign as Montco Commissioner Jamila Winder and Chester County Commissioner Josh Maxwell look on
Politics & Policy

‘The contrast could not be more clear’: Suburban Philly Democrats respond to RNC speeches, affirm support for Biden

Biden won Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties in the 2020 elections over former President Donald Trump.

2 years ago

polling place
Politics & Policy

Republican challengers in New Jersey still face uphill congressional campaigns

Despite soaring party unity, Republicans challenging Democratic incumbents will still be hampered due to polarization and the voter registration edge.

2 years ago

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Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland.
Health

Prospect has a potential buyer for Crozer Health — but it’s asking Pa. for up to $500 million to close the deal

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office said it “will not entertain any requests for a taxpayer bailout of a for-profit company.”

2 years ago

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Biden speaking at a podium
Courts & Law

Federal appeals court blocks remainder of Biden’s student debt relief plan

The court granted a motion for an administrative stay filed by a group of Republican-led states seeking to invalidate Biden's entire student loan forgiveness program.

2 years ago

Bull riders at a rodeo
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

This year’s budget overturns local bans on rodeos. No Pa. lawmaker will take credit

The provision was quietly included in a budget-enabling code bill and appears to target Pittsburgh.

2 years ago

Mail ballot
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. mail ballot envelopes will now be printed with the full year filled out

The new directive from Pennsylvania’s top election agency is aimed at eliminating a fairly common voter error.

2 years ago

Donald Trump stands in front of a ring of circular lights
Politics & Policy

Trump describes assassination attempt with personal details as he accepts Republican nomination

“I’m not supposed to be here tonight,” Trump, defiant and bandaged, told the packed convention hall.

2 years ago

J.D. Vance speaking at the convention
Politics & Policy

Indicted election deniers from several states are Republican Convention delegates

More than a dozen fake electors, indicted for crimes related to attempting to overthrow the 2020 election, are delegates at the RNC to nominate Donald Trump.

2 years ago

dog wearing a bandana that says 'Adopt Me'
Community

The clock is ticking: Amid overcrowding concerns, ACCT Philly is paying people to foster dogs and cats

The city’s only open-intake animal shelter is holding a foster drive in an effort to ease severe overcrowding — and save the lives of time-stamped dogs.

2 years ago

J.D. Vance waves from the stage
Politics & Policy

J.D. Vance sweet-talks rural Pennsylvania voters at the RNC

Carmen Russell-Sluchansky, WHYY News’ political reporter, joined “Morning Edition” host Jennifer Lynn to give voters a recap of day 3 of the RNC.

2 years ago

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