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Archives: Articles

Supreme Court hears case on affirmative action

Many universities consider race and ethnicity during their application process, but that may no longer be allowed. The decision li ...

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‘Gray’s Anatomy’ editor outlines parallel development of anatomical atlases and maps

The editor of the old standby medical text “Gray’s Anatomy” says the drawings of the body are nothing more than road ma ...

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Arts & Entertainment

They wore a symphony: Supremes’ gowns star in Philly museum display

“Tell your friends — especially the guys — it’s not about the gowns,” said Mary Wilson. “It really is ...

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Southeastern Pa. identified as hotspot of lung disease

Philadelphia and its surrounding counties have been identified as a cluster area for a rare lung disease. It’s one of seven such cl ...

14 years ago

Research: Philly still tops national list of sweatpants-buying

Philadelphia is the most comfortable city for the second year in a row. But wait, there’s a catch there. Comfort leve ...

14 years ago

Dave Davies: Off Mic

Dumping on North Philadelphia – a reporter’s frustration

I’ll be away for a few days, but I wanted to leave you with this. My friend and colleague here at WHYY, Elizabeth Fiedler, has live ...

14 years ago

Politics & Policy

Romney surges, but will his campaign compete in Pa.?

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has surged in national polls since his debate performance last week, and Republican leaders ...

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Activists berate Christie tactics on tax credit for working poor

Activists are accusing Gov. Chris Christie of using the working poor as a bargaining chip to get a tax cut enacted. The governor i ...

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Philly man who bought gun used in slaying of suburban cop arrested

A Philadelphia man who bought the gun used to kill a Plymouth Township police officer was arrested Wednesday. Michael Henry is cha ...

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Christine O’Donnell PAC releases anti-Obama rap video

What could the Christine O’Donnell PAC possibly be doing with a group called “Troublemaker Media”? Producing a rap vide ...

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Moore College of Art & Design inaugurates 8th president

Moore College of Art & Design, founded in 1848, inaugurated its eighth president, Cecelia Fitzgibbon, at a ceremony held Sept. 1 ...

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‘Black Madam’ held for trial on murder charge in botched buttocks-enhancement procedure

On two separate occasions, 22-year-old Theresa Gyamfi traveled from London, England to Philadelphia with childhood friend Claudia Aderoti ...

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Philly girl in political T-shirt flap to transfer

The father of a 16-year-old Philadelphia girl who says she was mocked by her geometry teacher for wearing a Mitt Romney T-shirt says his ...

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Lack of Philly oversight faulted as construction projects endanger lower-income areas

Poorly regulated construction projects are endangering the health, safety and quality of life of Philadelphians living in the North Centr ...

14 years ago

Lunch time in Delaware: Rep. Carney eats his vegetables with New Castle County students

It was no ordinary school lunch today at Castle Hills Elementary School in New Castle. Students got to eat their lunch with Congre ...

14 years ago

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