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Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports  – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.
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Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.

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FILE - Kevin Conroy participates during a Q&A panel at Wizard World on Aug. 24, 2019, in Chicago. Conroy, the prolific voice actor whose gravely voice on the “Batman: The Animated Series
Arts & Entertainment

Kevin Conroy, a defining voice of Batman, dies at 66

Kevin Conroy, the prolific voice actor whose gravely delivery on “Batman: The Animated Series" was for many Batman fans the definitive sound of the Caped Crusader.

3 years ago

When the spring high tides strike, tens of thousands of horseshoe crabs descend on the Delaware Bay to spawn. (Steph Yin / WHYY)
Politics & Policy

The Delaware Bay’s female horseshoe crabs spared from commercial harvesting for another year

Conservationists are cheering a decision to prevent next year’s harvest of female horseshoe crabs, which will also help the threatened red knot.

3 years ago

People paint the railing on a porch, with the U.S. flag flying in the background.
PlanPhilly
Community

A home improvement project in North Philly means a milestone for Habitat

The nonprofit’s latest project is providing a new roof, a rebuilt porch, and a repaved walkway to a senior couple in Hunting Park.

3 years ago

File photo: Military personnel stand at attention during Veterans Day ceremonies at Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial cemetery, in Wrightstown, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
Politics & Policy

Some New Jersey veterans say the state should ‘do a whole lot better’ by them

This week, the New Jersey Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committee met to discuss mental health and suicide prevention services for veterans.

3 years ago

A blurry silhouette of a student is visible in the background, with a up-close sharp image of a water fountain in the foreground.
Education

Delaware directs more schools to shut off water fountains because of high lead levels

The new state directive lowers the threshold for shutoff from 15 to 7.5 parts per billion. A legislative virtual forum on the issue will be held Monday night.

3 years ago

Those taking part in the peer support group at Bridget Foy's were (left to right) Charles Paul, Ann Lalicker, Melanie Kisthardt, Bill Lalicker, Jon Mozes, and the event organizer Clancy Philbrick. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Community

Sports support group helps Phillies fans cope with World Series loss

Sadboy Fanatics hosts group sessions for fans to express their frustrations and introduce them to new mental health practices.

3 years ago

File photo: Many trees were felled as part of the restoration and renovation of the Cobbs Creek golf course and community engagement center, as seen on Feb. 27, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly Art Commission grants final approval for part of Cobbs Creek golf course project

The Art Commission was a hurdle for the project. But after including more environmental considerations, the project team finally got approval.

3 years ago

Gwendolyn Roth, 12, (left) and Keyara Cottrell, 14, are students in Laura Sims Skate House’s Wednesday Advanced Skills skating class. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Arts & Entertainment

‘Glide and enjoy yourself’: Philly’s free indoor ice rinks are the place to go this fall and winter

Philadelphia has five indoor ice skating rinks across the city. All of them are open to skaters of all levels and offer opportunities to learn — for free.

3 years ago

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FILE - A receptionist works in the lobby of the building that houses the Twitter office in New York, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022. Elon Musk has emailed Twitter employees ordering them to return to the office starting Thursday for at least 40 hours a week and warning of “difficult times ahead.”  (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Community

Musk warns Twitter’s survival is at stake as staff quits

Musk’s first companywide message to employees ordered them to stop working from home and show up in the office Thursday morning.

3 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks about student loan debt relief at Delaware State University, Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, in Dover, Del.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Courts & Law

U.S. judge in Texas strikes down Biden loan-forgiveness plan

District Court Judge Mark Pittman said Thursday that the program usurped Congress’ power to make laws.

3 years ago

The police department kicks off the Returns Day parade walking down West market Street to the Circle, the heart of Georgetown. (Johnny Perez-Gonzalez/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Delaware’s traditional Return Day hit with partial boycott over Confederate flag

Typically a unifying event, at least on the surface, this year’s Return Day was a bit different.

3 years ago

(Courtesy of Usiloquy Dance Designs/Wide Eyed Studios)
Arts & Entertainment

Not your grandmother’s bharatanatyam: Indian dance tradition gets modern update in ‘Philadholphia’

Philly based Usiloquy Dance Designs gives centuries old Indian dance tradition a modern update in its latest production “Philadholphia.”

3 years ago

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Robbinsville Township. (Mercer County)
Politics & Policy

N.J. mayor calls on Mercer County to address election issues before state midterms

Robbinsville Mayor Dave Fried says this is the second straight year voting machines had issues in his town. He’s calling on Mercer County to address them.

3 years ago

A closeup of City Hall
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia City Council committee approves what they call ‘cutting edge’ abortion bill

The bill is designed to protect the right to abortion and guard against discrimination based on pregnancy, among other things.

3 years ago

Fire safety demonstration  (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Community

Dramatic fire demo outside Philly City Hall promotes stronger sprinkler requirements

Two identical rooms were set ablaze to demonstrate how sprinklers can stop a fire.

3 years ago

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