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Hidden Brain helps curious people understand the world and themselves. Using science and storytelling, Hidden Brain reveals the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, and the biases that shape our choices.

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Donald Trump pumping his fist
Politics & Policy

Senate passes Trump’s big tax and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks a 50-50 tie

The difficulty it took for Republicans, who have the majority hold in Congress, to wrestle the bill to this point is not expected to let up.

4 months ago

marijuana from The Farm
Community

‘Long overdue’: Delawareans can start buying recreational marijuana Aug. 1

Retail weed will be available first at 13 medical dispensaries that received conversion licenses. Thirty other retail stores are in the pipeline.

4 months ago

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Philadelphia School District building
Education

New poll shows parents hold improved perception of Philly school district

Parents are split on whether city schools are improving, but that’s better than 2022, when their take was decidedly negative.

4 months ago

A water researcher pours a water sample into a smaller glass container for experimentation as part of drinking water and PFAS research
Politics & Policy

Delaware lawmakers approve regulations for toxic PFAS chemicals

Regulations demanding Delaware water providers test for PFAS would take effect a year before federal requirements.

4 months ago

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Trash spilled out of temporary dumpsters onto Wyalusing Ave
Urban Planning

Day 8: Philadelphia’s largest city workers’ union is on strike. Here’s the latest

AFSCME District Council 33 represents 9,000 employees ranging from sanitation workers to crossing guards. Trash pick-up, pools and 911 calls are among the services impacted.

4 months ago

Bryan Kohberger enters the courtroom for his arraignment hearing in Latah County District Court, May 22, 2023, in Moscow, Idaho
Courts & Law

Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty to killing 4 University of Idaho students, multiple media report

The criminal justice graduate student was arrested in Chestnuthill Township, roughly 90 miles north of Philadelphia, weeks after the killings.

4 months ago

Anna Paulson, new president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Money

Philly’s Federal Reserve is getting a new leader for the first time in a decade

Anna Paulson will become president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia on July 1. She replaces Pat Harker.

4 months ago

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A corporate fat cat made an appearance
Community

Philly’s largest union representing city workers could go on strike Tuesday. Here’s what could be impacted and how the city is preparing

The union represents 9,000 blue-collar city employees ranging from sanitation workers to crossing guards.

4 months ago

David Matthau, far left, WHYY’s local Trenton New Jersey reporter
Community

Trenton residents come together for a community barbecue powered by Dodge Foundation

“For WHYY to really take a chance and really take an approach like this is important,” said Perry Shaw III, director of the Trenton Community Street Team.

4 months ago

Dwight Evans speaking at a podium at an outdoor event
Politics & Policy

Philly’s U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans says he’ll retire at end of term

Evans, who had a stroke last year, won’t leave office until 2027. His announcement will likely set off a primary scramble to find his successor.

4 months ago

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Philadelphia City Hall in Philadelphia, Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.
Community

Philly’s blue-collar union says it will strike at midnight if there’s no deal struck. Here’s what you need to know

AFSCME DC33, which represents Philly’s blue-collar workers, is vowing to strike at midnight if there isn’t an agreement with the city.

4 months ago

Nicole Sweeney on the mic at the station’s studio
Arts & Entertainment

Nicole Sweeney brings her national jazz journey back to Philly’s WRTI, where it all began

Nicole Sweeney brings her signature storytelling and soulful presence to Evening Jazz at WRTI, connecting Philly listeners to jazz’s rich legacy.

4 months ago

a HomeWorks Trenton dorm mom and two executives look at a book showing the future home of the organization
Education

HomeWorks Trenton in New Jersey offers teen girls in public schools academic support and boarding school experience

A non-profit group is offering Trenton, New Jersey, high school girls advanced classes in math, English and leadership.

4 months ago

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An actor on stage during a performance
Arts & Entertainment

5 years after the COVID-19 pandemic forced theater closures, Philly companies look to each other to find a new normal

In response to a post-COVID economy, Philly theater companies are learning how to collaborate for the long term.

4 months ago

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Heather Deegan Hires and Ralph Hunter
Community

Atlantic City’s Ralph Hunter envisions new Black history museum in town

The 87-year-old Atlantic City resident said he will be knocking on doors to raise $100,000 for the museum.

4 months ago

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