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To Cirque, or not to Cirque? Philly circus pros weigh in on Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil makes the North American debut of “Bazzar” in Philly, a city with a strong homegrown circus scene.
3 years ago
Listen 2:23Decades of ‘resilience’ led to Penn Medicine researchers’ Nobel Prize
Katalin Karikó Ph.D. and Dr. Drew Weisman Ph.D. won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Medicine and their colleagues raised a glass to toast it in the hospital lobby.
3 years ago
Listen 1:30Drug overdose deaths increased for the fourth year in a row, according to a new city report, including a 20% jump among Black residents.
3 years ago
Judge plans May trial for U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez in bribery case
The tentative trial date of May 6 would come just one month before New Jersey's June 4 primary.
3 years ago
Thursday’s conversation followed several days of unrest, after the decision by Judge Wendy L. Pew to drop charges against Mark Dial.
3 years ago
Listen 1:32The president’s son could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted in the gun case but no mandatory time. Prosecutors have said new tax charges are likely.
3 years ago
Listen 1:1814-year-old driver charged after multi-car crash on Schuylkill Expressway; 15-year-old killed
The 15-year-old and three other minors who were inside the car were taken to CHOP.. The 15-year-old succumbed to his injuries a short time later.
3 years ago
Philly journalist Josh Kruger fatally shot inside Point Breeze home
"His recovery, survival, and successes showed what's possible when elected leaders reject bigotry and work to uplift all people," said the LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee.
3 years ago
Bility's family has created a foundation that in August hosted a book bag and school supply drive and plans to advocate for better police training and safety measures.
3 years ago
The Phillies are set to take on the Marlins in the Wild Card Series. Here’s what you need to know
The series starts Tuesday night at Citizen's Bank Park.
3 years ago
Karikó and Weissman met by chance in the 1990s while photocopying research papers.
3 years ago
A man suspected of fatally shooting 3 people is shot and killed by police in Philadelphia
A fourth shooting victim remains hospitalized in critical condition.
3 years ago
‘They’re gonna get you’: Southbridge residents seek relief from decades-old mosquito problem
Scientists say the mosquito problem could worsen as climate change threatens more rain and increased sea levels.
3 years ago
Listen 5:23Penn Museum will no longer display exposed human remains
In an update to its Human Remains Policy, the archeology museum will no longer consider exhibiting any exposed human remains.
3 years ago
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