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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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Health

Delaware County was the first in Pa. to sue drug companies for opioid crisis. Now it’s time to spend settlement money

Over the course of the next 18 years, Delco will receive $63 million in settlement payments. Now comes the tough part. What should Delco spend the money on?

3 years ago

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Education

‘Youth Set The Stage’ showcased films, documentaries, and podcasts at WHYY

WHYY, Philly Cam, Poppyn, Lil Filmmakers, Big Picture Alliance, Motivos, PA Youth Vote, Scribe, and Philadelphia Student Union sponsored the event.

3 years ago

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The 28th annual African American Children's Book Fair at the Community College of Philadelphia was held pre-pandemic on Feb. 8, 2020
Arts & Entertainment

New Philly children’s literacy event puts Juneteenth on the books

“Juneteenth - Celebrating Literary and Artistic Freedom” looks to the legacy of Black literacy.

3 years ago

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a bowl of syringes.
Health

FDA advisers endorse updating COVID vaccines to target latest omicron strain

While infections have declined, the virus could be a real concern next winter, FDA's vaccine chief Dr. Peter Marks said as the daylong meeting began.

3 years ago

Office cleaner Marcelina Lemus of Norristown speaks out against Planned Companies' use of non-union workers at a union rally in Conshohocken. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

Philly office cleaners protest ‘union busting’ New Jersey contractor

A New Jersey-based building services business stopped using union workers when it took over a Philadelphia-area janitorial contract and workers say it’s not fair.

3 years ago

Traffic barely moves in a neighborhood near an elevated section of Interstate 95
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Urban Planning

‘No worse than we expected’: Veteran traffic reporter weighs impact of I-95 collapse

The incident continues to snarl nearby roadways. But a solution is on its way.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy

After Towamencin Supervisors say they intend to move forward with sewer sale, residents push back again

Towamencin residents spoke for an hour of public comment, mostly urging the supervisors to respect the people’s vote.

3 years ago

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Community
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Man shot, injured on Market-Frankford Line train in Philadelphia

The westbound train was at the Arrott Transportation Center when the shooting took place.

3 years ago

The White House
Politics & Policy

Who’s running for president? See a rundown of the 2024 candidates

Here's a look at the candidates competing for the Republican and Democratic nominations.

3 years ago

Bridges4Life Founder and CEO Tahtianna Fermin speaks into a microphone.
Community

WHYY News hosts Pride: No Prejudice – A BIPOC Pride Month Celebration

Wednesday’s event at Camden FireWorks came at the intersection of Pride Month and Juneteenth, tapping into the region’s vibrant culture through art.

3 years ago

Former President Donald Trump speaks with reporters while in flight
Courts & Law

How much prison time could Trump face? Past cases brought steep punishment for document hoarders

How much prison time the former president could face in the event of a conviction is impossible to say, with such a decision ultimately up to the trial judge.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Philly City Council member calls for ski mask ban in public

The proposal seeks to ban wearing ski masks — or other full face coverings — in schools, city facilities, or on any mode of public transportation.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania House OKs bills to increase phone bill fees to support 911, 988

The funds will support equipment, operations and new technology, sponsors said.

3 years ago

Demonstrators stand outside of the U.S. Supreme Court, as the court hears arguments over the Indian Child Welfare Act on Nov. 9, 2022, in Washington.
Courts & Law

Supreme Court rejects challenge to Native American child welfare law

The justices rejected a broad attack from Republican-led states and white families who argued that the system is based on race.

3 years ago

Daniel Penny in handcuffs
Courts & Law

Grand jury indicts Daniel Penny in chokehold death of New York City subway rider Jordan Neely

If convicted, Penny could face years in prison.

3 years ago

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