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‘Always certain, often wrong’ – how does who we are impact how we age?
How does who we are impact how we age? Psychologists believe that certain traits contribute to happy aging — optimism, a sense of humor ...
14 years ago
Corbett backs some consolidation of Penn State campuses
Gov. Tom Corbett has suggested his Advisory Commission on Postsecondary Education consider some consolidation of the Penn State Universit ...
14 years ago
In poll of N.J. voters, Menendez leads Kyrillos in U.S. Senate race
A new poll finds that while he’s ahead, U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is not a lock for re-election. About 45 percent ...
14 years ago
Priest-abuse files kept behind lock, key, alarm
Evidence in a groundbreaking priest-abuse trial shows the men running the Philadelphia archdiocese used byzantine methods to keep child ...
14 years ago
Got some spring cleaning to do? This Saturday, there will be a free shredding and e-cylcling event at the Sturgis Playground located at N ...
14 years ago
Peace, love and horseshoe crabs
Planning on stopping by the Peace, Love & Horseshoe Crabs Festival this weekend? The Delaware Department of Natural Resou ...
14 years ago
Coming tonight on NewsWorks Tonight
Here’s what the WHYY newsroom is chasing down for tonight’s “NewsWorks Tonight” broadcast. Kevin McCorry w ...
14 years ago
Corbett’s higher education advisory panel seeking public input
Pa. Gov. Tom Corbett’s Advisory Commission on Postsecondary Education is meeting in Harrisburg on Thursday to seek public opinion o ...
14 years ago
Delaware lawmakers consider school guidelines for physical activity
There is a move in Dover to make sure if kids are going to be couch-potatoes, they aren’t one during school hours. Delaware ...
14 years ago
Constituents claim councilwoman is making Philly zoning issue personal
A Philadelphia zoning dispute was aired out during a City Council committee hearing. Some Norris Square neighbors object to ...
14 years ago
PATCO offers customer survey for ‘Quiet Car’ program
PATCO wants to hear how you feel about the Quiet Car pilot program. On ...
14 years ago
East Falls Community Council votes against latest security designs for Queen Lane reservoir
Fallsers are saying “don’t fence me in.” This week, members of the East Falls Community Council voted against pr ...
14 years ago
Chester prepping for return of USA Sevens Rugby in June
A sport once famously called “a ruffian’s game played by gentlemen” is returning to the Delaware Valley. On the first w ...
14 years ago
New York Magazine explores the new Barnes: Kooky or brilliant?
Two writers at New York magazine have highly different takes o ...
14 years ago
Sandusky renews effort to have charges thrown out
From the Associated Press: Jerry Sandusky again asked a judge to throw out the child sexual abuse charges against him on Wednesday, ...
14 years ago