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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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Health

New Camden County school program aims to keep students in mental health crisis out of hospital ERs

Local hospital emergency rooms saw about 2,500 school referrals for Camden County students in mental health crisis last year.

3 years ago

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Urban Planning

‘Phoenixville is connected’: Borough set to embark on two major transportation projects

The Borough of Phoenixville is looking to complete two transportation construction projects, thanks to a pair of timely grants.

3 years ago

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Community
6abc

Series of water rescues, drownings reported along Jersey shore due to strong rip currents

Officials say this time of year can be challenging when it comes to the beaches.

3 years ago

UAW members march on Labor Day
Community

UAW’s clash with Big 3 automakers shows off a more confrontational union as strike deadline looms

A potential strike by 146,000 UAW members comes against the backdrop of increasingly emboldened U.S. unions of all kinds.

3 years ago

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin
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Putin says he won’t renew the grain deal until the West meets his demands. The West says it has

Ukraine and its Western allies have dismissed the Kremlin’s demands as a ploy to advance its own interests.

3 years ago

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Community

Biden joins thousands of workers for the 36th annual tri-state Labor Day festival in Philadelphia

Over 5,000 people attended Philadelphia's 36th annual Labor Day festival. President Joe Biden kicked off the celebrations and emphasized the importance of workers' rights.

3 years ago

Coffee cup from Good Karma Cafe sitting on a table.
Community

Philly’s Good Karma Cafe Workers United union may dissolve

More than a year after Good Karma Cafe workers voted for a union, there’s still no contract so there’s a new election that may kick out Workers United.

3 years ago

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PlanPhilly
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‘It’s a bonding thing’: Free festival aims to get Philadelphians into fishing

The annual Philly Fun Fishing Fest is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 9 along the Schuylkill River.

3 years ago

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Anya Coleman-Hill speaks at a podium.
Politics & Policy

Ahead of school year, Philadelphia activists, federal lawmakers push for federal assault weapons ban

A federal ban on assault weapons could keep children safer from gun violence at school this year, lawmakers and advocates say.

3 years ago

Steven Tyler (left) and Joe Perry of Aerosmith perform during night one of their ''Peace Out: The Farewell Tour'' on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia
Arts & Entertainment

Sweet emotion in Philadelphia as Aerosmith starts its farewell tour, and fans dream on

Get ready to say goodbye to one of America's greatest rock bands. Aerosmith has started their farewell tour, celebrating 50 years of some of the best classic rock ever created

3 years ago

U.S. guard Tyrese Haliburton (4) leads the team off the court after a loss to Lithuania in a Basketball World Cup second-round match in Manila, Philippines Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023
Community

U.S. falls to Lithuania at Basketball World Cup but still qualifies for Paris Olympics

The loss was the first for the U.S. in 10 games this summer, counting five exhibition games on the way to the World Cup.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Alec Bohm hits a home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023, in Milwaukee
Community

Bohm, Realmuto hit back-to-back homers as Phillies rally for 4-2 victory over Brewers

The Phillies snapped a three-game losing streak and maintained their 2 1/2-game lead over the Cubs in a crowded NL wild-card race.

3 years ago

The Acarajè Drum Community took center stage at Penn's Landing during the Brazilian Day Philadelphia event on Sunday
Community

On its 10th anniversary, Brazilian Day Philadelphia draws thousands to Penn’s Landing

Attendees were immersed in Brazilian cuisine, art, and music in celebration of Brazil’s independence and its cultural contributions to Philadelphia.

3 years ago

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4 confirmed sightings of escaped Chester County prisoner; residents urged to stay on alert

Danelo Cavalcante was spotted Saturday on surveillance video on the 1800 block of Lenape Road in Pocopson Township.

3 years ago

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6abc

New Jersey wildfire possibly caused by plane crash grows to 831 acres, 70% contained

Officials say the wildfire has grown to 831 acres and is 70% contained, as of 10:30 a.m. Monday.

3 years ago

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