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Host Stephen Dubner has surprising conversations that explore the riddles of everyday life and the weird wrinkles of human nature-from cheating and crime to parenting and sports. Dubner talks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, social scientists and entrepreneurs - and his Freakonomics co-author Steve Levitt.

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Community

In its 20th year, the Danny Rumph Classic honors a fallen basketball player with the chance to save lives

The Philadelphia-based tournament honors its namesake and sometimes attracts All-Star talent from the NBA.

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Courts & Law

‘Brazen lie after brazen lie’: Unraveling $9M pandemic relief scam masterminded by Delaware tax adviser

The 43-year-old man leased a flashy McLaren sports car while preparing bogus documents for 62 shell companies. He reaped $1.3 million himself.

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Lettie Draine, Lisa Walker and Howard Stanley smile
Health

A new senior affordable housing complex in Camden comes with primary health care on site

The Oliver Station complex for residents 55 and older is part of a state-led initiative to expand affordable housing options in New Jersey.

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Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer is opposing the effort by Delaware U.S. Attorney Julianne Murray
Courts & Law

ICE investigating 15 Delaware businesses suspected of employing undocumented immigrants

Gov. Matt Meyer said his administration plans to fight what he called “government intrusion” by the Trump administration.

2 weeks ago

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Police investigate a shooting scene in Philadelphia
Courts & Law
6abc

Arrest made in Grays Ferry mass shooting that left 3 people dead; more suspects still being sought

The victims who were killed have been identified as 23-year-old Zahir Wylie, 19-year-old Jason Reese, and 24-year-old Azir Harris.

2 weeks ago

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Community

Pennsylvania advocates call for shutdown of Moshannon after ICE detainee’s death

Chaofeng Ge, 32, is the 11th person to die in ICE custody since the start of the Trump administration.

2 weeks ago

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Police officers block the street
Community

Woman killed by neighbor before responding state troopers were ambushed by gunfire, police say

The attack took place in a rural area in the northeastern part of the state. The two troopers were flown to hospitals for medical care.

2 weeks ago

Arsenal 6-8 in Lawrenceville
Education

School closures loom over Pittsburgh and Philly. How they want to handle middle school differs.

District officials in both cities say it is more difficult to offer rigorous and expanded courses in under-enrolled schools.

2 weeks ago

Legionella pneumophila bacteria
Health

What to know about Legionnaires’ disease, which has sickened dozens in New York City

The disease is a type of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, which grow in warm water and spread in building water systems.

2 weeks ago

Willie Nelson performing
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival, Katy Perry, the African Culture Fest and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 7–10: Hometown Heroes Homey Awards in Delaware, a silent disco at Philly’s City Hall and Tommy James and The Shondells in South Jersey are among the highlights.

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Protesters outside of City Hall
Science

Some Philly-area scientists get previously terminated research funding back, but say lasting damage remains

Researchers say that months of instability have already damaged the future pipeline of U.S. scientists and discoveries.

2 weeks ago

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A rendering of a proposed 81-unit workforce housing development for East Mount Airy
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

New workforce housing in East Mt. Airy would serve ‘forgotten missing middle’

The project from TierView Development needs zoning approval before construction can start.

2 weeks ago

Firefighters spray fire suppressant foam to douse flames on a tanker truck
Science

Pennsylvania residents, firefighters support legislation to ban toxic firefighting foam

Firefighting foam containing toxic PFAS chemicals has contaminated drinking water supplies across the U.S.

2 weeks ago

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a moon jellyfish on the sand at Savannah Beach
Science

Many Delaware beachgoers feel the sting of a blooming jellyfish population

Beach patrollers say they’re seeing the most jellyfish activity in recent memory. Lewes Beach had over four times as many stings in July compared to the same month last year.

2 weeks ago

Delaware Congresswoman Sarah McBride hears from mass shooting survivor
Politics & Policy

Delaware gun violence roundtable highlights progress, but age, race disparities in gun possession and deaths remain

Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords met with local advocates working to access more funding to continue combating gun violence in Delaware.

2 weeks ago

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