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Hosted by Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich, Radiolab is a show about curiosity. Where sound illuminates ideas, and the boundaries blur between science, philosophy, and human experience.

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Alex Holley wearing her Eagles gear.
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Can you talk about the Eagles’ chances without jinxing them? Experts weigh in

With Philly sports fans, superstition runs deep.

3 years ago

Harry Christian III and Tony Keith Jr sitting in their home.
Changing Communities
Housing
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

birdSEED nonprofit, giving grants to first-time homebuyers, expands to Philadelphia

So far the DC-based group has awarded 21 provisional grants in its original city, plus four in Philly.

3 years ago

Librarian Alison Miner holds a needle-point felt project she crafted.
PlanPhilly
Community Events
Philadelphia

Philly’s Free Library is making space for people to create

A new weekly program invites library-goers to crochet, knit, embroider, and sew, no matter their skill level.

3 years ago

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NOBLE New Jersey President Jiles Ship presenting Camden County Sheriff Gilbert ''Whip'' Wilson with an award
Government
New Jersey
Policing

Camden County Sheriff becomes first Black president of N.J. sheriffs’ association

After his installation, the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) honored him for his historic ascension to lead the sheriffs’ association.

3 years ago

A line of electric vehicles on display.
Energy
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
Sustainability
Transportation

Electric vehicles take the spotlight at 2023 Philadelphia Auto Show

A massive electric vehicle test track sits amid hundreds of vehicles on display. It's a big upgrade from the dark corner where it was at last year’s show.

3 years ago

A group of people pose in front of a pub with a big Eagles banner.
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

At this San Francisco bar favored by Eagles fans, Niners supporters may have to wait

Owner Cyril Hackett expects 80% of Kezar Pub’s patrons on Sunday to be rooting for Philadelphia.

3 years ago

An overview of several houses covered in snow.
Government
Home & Family
Housing
Pennsylvania
Personal Finance
Spotlight PA

How Pennsylvania homeowners can apply for mortgage and utility assistance

The Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund can help people who fell behind on mortgage, utilities during the pandemic — but be prepared for a wait.

3 years ago

Amir Richardson gestures as he leads a community conversation.
Community Events
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Streets & Roads

‘This is a brotherhood’: Philadelphians voice support for ‘bike life’ at community forum

WHYY News and the Free Library of Philadelphia hosted a community forum Wednesday to discuss the multifaceted topic of motorbikes and ATVs in the city.

3 years ago

The Philadelphia skyline
PlanPhilly
Home & Family
Housing
Personal Finance
Philadelphia

Philadelphia real estate market is returning to ‘normal’

Home buying is more predictable as the Philadelphia real estate market recovers from the COVID-19 uncertainty.

3 years ago

A close-up of a water meter.
Government
Home & Family
Philadelphia

Philly water rates could soon rise under city proposal

The two-part filing will include an increase designed to cover "costs of essential services" to keep the city's municipally-owned utility stable.

3 years ago

A group of people stand together in the middle of a street holding photographs.
Community Events
Elections
Gun Violence
Philadelphia

Coming in March: A mayoral forum on gun violence, with community-sourced questions and a focus on solutions

Billy Penn and WHYY are partnering with the CeaseFirePA Education Fund to host the “100th Mayor: Restoring Safety Forum” in early March.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver DeVonta Smith
Philadelphia
Sports
6abc

Eagles vs. 49ers: NFC Championship tickets at the Linc sell out in minutes

Tickets Swooped Up! We are told tickets for Sunday afternoon's game at Lincoln Financial Field between the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers sold out in minutes.

3 years ago

Police tape is placed near the scene of a shooting Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, in Half Moon Bay, Calif
Gun Violence
National
Public Safety

Official: 7 killed in California community; suspect arrested

The shootings occurred on the outskirts of Half Moon Bay, a city about 30 miles south of San Francisco.

3 years ago

A law enforcement officer walks outside the Starts Right Here building, Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa
Gun Violence
National
Public Safety

Police: 2 students dead, adult hurt in Des Moines shooting

About 20 minutes after the shooting, police said officers stopped a car about two miles away and took three suspects into custody.

3 years ago

The end of AmazonSmile has some shoppers thinking about how to shop more ethically. (Richard Drury via Getty Images)
NPR
Business

Looking for Amazon alternatives for ethical shopping? Here are some ideas

With the end of Amazon's charity donation program, AmazonSmile, some people feel worse about shopping on Amazon and are looking for ways to shop more ethically.

3 years ago

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