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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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No Small Endeavor

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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A portion of 13th Street in Philadelphia's Gayborhood has been renamed for Jeff Guaracino, the 48-year-old CEO of Visit Philadelphia, who died in December of 2021. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

Philly tourism trailblazer gets Gayborhood street named after him

Jeff Guaracino is known as one of the forces behind the Philly tourism campaign “Get Your History Straight and Your Nightlife Gay.”

3 years ago

File photo: Hundreds gathered at Gorgas Park Thursday for a prayer vigil following Tuesday's deadly shooting at Roxborough High School. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Community

Pennsylvania prisoners are giving their own money to families impacted by gun violence

The “Community Bereavement Fund”, launched by incarcerated and formerly incarcerated men, went live today to offer assistance to families who’ve lost a child to gun violence.

3 years ago

A fire burns at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery in June 2019, hours after a series of early morning explosions at the 150-year-old industrial complex at 3100 W. Passyunk Ave. (Emma Lee / WHYY)
Community
StateImpact Pennsylvania

PES refinery explosion investigation says EPA should scrutinize deadly chemical hydroflouric acid

The Chemical Safety Board’s investigation points to a corroded pipe as the source of the explosion. It also says several safety provisions failed to kick in immediately or wer

3 years ago

Philadelphia City Hall.
Politics & Policy

Philly teens’ summer curfew could soon be permanent

The curfew would remain at 9:30 p.m. for those 13 and under and 10 p.m. for those 14 and up if the full council approves the regulation.

3 years ago

Meredith Elizalde pleads for the greater Philly community to be more proactive in combatting gun violence. (Sam Searles/WHYY)
Community

‘We cannot lose on this’: Roxborough High School receives security funding

Just under two weeks after a targeted shooting at Roxborough High School’s football scrimmage, lawmakers present a $500,000 grant to update the school’s security.

3 years ago

The exterior of Delaware County Memorial Hospital in Drexel Hill
Courts & Law

Delco court temporarily stopping closure of Delaware County Memorial Hospital

The judge is ordering Crozer Health and its parent company to suspend “any actions materially altering the present operation” of DCMH while the court looks over the case.

3 years ago

A woman stands next to a display exhibit.
Arts & Entertainment

Still popular after 125 years, Dracula proves to be undead in Philadelphia

The Mutter Museum and the Rosenbach Library and Museum collaborate on the anniversary of Bram Stoker’s undead creation.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Nick Castellanos (8) scores against Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) during the third inning in Game 1 of a National League Division Series baseball game, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Arts & Entertainment

Castellanos plates 3, Phillies hold off Braves 7-6 in NLDS

The Phillies have won three straight games to begin these playoffs, hardly looking like a team making its first postseason appearance since 2011.

3 years ago

People gather around the Octavius Catto statue outside of City Hall.
Politics & Policy

Some who’ve spent time behind bars in Pa are eligible to vote, and this group is spreading the word

Anyone not serving a felony sentence in the Keystone State is eligible to vote, and a new group is working to help facilitate the practice.

3 years ago

File photo: Angela Lansbury poses for a portrait during press day for ''Blithe Spirit'' in Los Angeles on Dec. 16, 2014. (Photo by Casey Curry/Invision/AP, File)
Arts & Entertainment

Angela Lansbury, ‘Murder She Wrote’ star, dies at 96

Lansbury died Tuesday at her home in Los Angeles, according to a statement from her three children.

3 years ago

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis displays the signed Parental Rights in Education, the so-called
Education

Conservative PACs inject millions into local school races

In the run-up to the midterm elections, a growing number of conservative groups are turning their attention to often-ignored school board races.

3 years ago

Light from the morning sun illuminates the Supreme Court
Politics & Policy

U.S. Supreme Court reverses Pennsylvania mail voting law decision

Pennsylvania's top-ranking elections official said the decision was under review and that guidance to counties about how to handle such ballots would be updated if necessary.

3 years ago

A person reads a children's book. The front reads,
Arts & Entertainment

Demand soars for kids’ books addressing violence, trauma

Sales of books for young people on violence, grief, and emotions have increased for nine straight years, with nearly six million copies sold in 2021.

3 years ago

Mirna Orellana, left, a community organizer from the non-profit group We Are Casa, helps Karyme Navarro, right, fill out a voter registration form in York, Pa., on Sept. 30, 2019. (Will Weissert / AP Photo)
Politics & Policy
WITF

Latest Pa. voter registration numbers show what could happen in November

The data suggests voters are not giving either major party a clear advantage over the other – and may be willing to split their tickets among candidates.

3 years ago

John Fetterman gestures with his arms while speaking as people look on.
Politics & Policy

Fight for Black voters intensifies in close Pa. Senate race

Pennsylvania Senate candidates Dr. Mehmet Oz and John Fetterman are fighting hard for Black voters who might make the difference in their close race.

3 years ago

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