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‘2 Clocks’ disassembles toxic masculinity with humor
The new play at the Wilma Theater is enlightening, enraging, and uncomfortable. That’s the point.
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No lectures, just fun: Science on Tap Philly serves up lessons for curious adults
Science on Tap has been teaching Philadelphians about science without the stuffiness for over a decade. At these monthly events, “science is for everyone.”
3 years ago
Listen 1:58A number of circulating viruses are causing rising rates of respiratory infections in kids, with hospitals and ICUs seeing an uptick in admissions.
3 years ago
Low-performing nursing homes may soon be subject to sanctions in New Jersey
Underperforming nursing homes would be subject to potential punitive actions by the state, including Medicaid enrollments restrictions and reducing funding.
3 years ago
Philadelphia apologizes for experiments on Black inmates
The dermatological, biochemical and pharmaceutical experiments were performed by University of Pennsylvania researcher Dr. Albert Kligman.
3 years ago
Video: Can SEPTA balance its system upgrades with improving public safety?
WHYY hosts a live discussion on how SEPTA can balance the system upgrades it wants with the safety checks passengers need.
3 years ago
France hoping Embiid will join team for 2024 Paris Olympics
Embiid may choose to play internationally for the U.S. or France, but not both.
3 years ago
A month before Election Day, Delaware Supreme Court hears a dispute over no-excuse mail voting
A lower court struck down the new statute as unconstitutional on Sept.15. The state wants the high court to overturn that ruling, but Republicans want it upheld.
3 years ago
Biden pardons thousands for ‘simple possession’ of marijuana
He is also calling on governors to issue similar pardons for those convicted of state marijuana offenses, which reflect the vast majority of marijuana possession cases.
3 years ago
Delaware hopes new flu test monitoring program gives better picture of virus spread
State health leaders are bracing for the possibility of “two epidemics going on at the same time” and are working on a plan to better track how the viruses spread.
3 years ago
Here is where the top two candidates for governor stand on issues related to higher education in Pennsylvania.
3 years ago
The ACLU listed more than a dozen actions district administrators have taken since 2019 that the ACLU says have created a “hostile environment” for LGBTQ students.
3 years ago
37 killed, mostly preschoolers, in Thai day care attack
It was the deadliest mass shooting in the country's history. The assailant, identified as a former police officer, killed his wife and child before taking his own life.
3 years ago
The Phillies are heading to the playoffs after an 11-year drought. Here’s how to watch
For the first time since 2011, there will be a Red October in Philadelphia. Here's who the Phillies are playing, and how you can watch.
3 years ago
Oct. 6 - Oct.9: Kevin Hart in Philly, “Tootsie” in Delaware, and the second annual Vegan Fest in Camden, N.J. are among weekend event highlights.
3 years ago
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