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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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Federal regulators say they're increasing control over Boeing production after a panel blew off of a 737 Max 9 jet.

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Summer EBT program expands food assistance to students across the Delaware Valley

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Remembering former Wilmington City Council President Ted Blunt

‘Wilmington lost one of its greatest leaders and public servants,’ said current Council President Trippi Congo.

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Workers at University City Starbucks vote 14-2 to join national union

Workers at the Starbucks at 39th and Walnut Streets joined a growing national movement. They want fair wages, better scheduling and more.

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New Jersey officials report a significant decrease in fatal crashes in 2023

Two-thirds of the state saw a decline in traffic fatalities. Middlesex County had the highest margin.

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Salvadoran food truck serves pupusas, tacos and baleadas by the busload

Grocery store owner and cook Jose Limus is expanding with an eye-catching enterprise on 12th and Spring Garden.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia Art Commission approves work to begin on Harriet Tubman statue

Alvin Pettit’s statue design, “A Higher Power: The Call of a Freedom Fighter,” was selected from five finalists in a year-long process.

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76ers player and Philly native Marcus Morris named a ‘Hometown Hero’

“I would be nothing without the city,” Morris said. “Any time I've been announced, they always say ‘from North Philadelphia.’”

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What should N.J. homeowners do about downed trees?

N.J. homeowners are urged to contact their insurance companies about downed trees.

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The tribes wanted to promote their history. Removing William Penn’s statue wasn’t a priority

Tribal leaders had envisioned an exhibit for the plaza that would highlight the culture, history, traditions and perceptions of the Native Americans who had lived there.

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New funding for Delaware’s collaborative initiative to boost homeless services

Delaware takes a step to further address homelessness with more than $1 million through a collaboration initiative aiding 10 organizations.

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Mütter Museum’s executive director tries to chart new paths despite criticism

Philadelphia's famous Mütter Museum of medical history started a national controversy in 2023 by removing all online exhibits and videos.

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Investigative hearings open into cargo ship fire that killed 2 New Jersey firefighters

A Coast Guard official says the inquiry will not seek to affix blame but instead focus on issuing safety recommendations.

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Philadelphia is ‘America’s poorest big city.’ Here’s what that actually means

The prevalence of poverty in Philadelphia led to a phrase that may have reached its shelf life as a useful advocacy tool.

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