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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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Philadelphians celebrate Schuylkill River Trail extension

Bikers, walkers, runners and dog walkers made their way across the new 650-foot cable bridge.

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Bucks sheriff and ICE collaboration is official; legal challenge expected

The ACLU of Pennsylvania plans to file a lawsuit challenging the legal validity of the agreement.

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Heading for the Jersey Shore this summer? Here’s what to know about beach tags

Most beaches along the Jersey Shore require a badge to hit the sand, but there are still some free beaches.

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NJ Transit strike: Here’s what you need to know

Residents of South and Central New Jersey and Pennsylvania are scrambling for travel options after NJ Transit engineers walked off the job.

9 months ago

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NJ Transit strike begins after last-minute talks fail, halting train service

About 350,000 daily riders face major disruptions as the New Jersey Transit halts all train service.

9 months ago

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Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

The ‘Tush Push’ has really gotten under the NFL’s skin. Just watch Eagles opponents’ schedule reveals for evidence

There were also easter eggs, funny cameos and some lazy stereotypes aimed at the defending Super Bowl champs.

9 months ago

Tyler Dallas of South Philadelphia attempts to ascend the grease pole at the Italian Market Festival Sunday. (Brad Larrison for WHYY)
Community Events
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Billy Penn

Philadelphia’s Italian Market Festival returns this weekend. Here’s what to expect

A greased pole climbing competition, meatballs, gelato, tacos and more! The 9th street fest is back with a bang.

9 months ago

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From Dolly Parton to MrBeast, James Patterson is always learning

One of the best-selling authors of all time sat down with Terry Gross for an onstage interview as WHYY gave him its annual Lifelong Learning Award.

9 months ago

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Jalen Hurts celebrates with his mother
Philadelphia
Sports

Philadelphia Eagles release 2025 schedule | Full list of opponents, times and dates

The defending Super Bowl champions open the regular season Thursday, Sept. 4 at home against the Dallas Cowboys.

9 months ago

Mike Africa Jr. speaking at Community College of Philadelphia
History
Philadelphia

The ongoing struggle over the meaning of the MOVE bombing

Forty years on, journalists, activists and archivists discussed who does the telling, and how.

9 months ago

Mawn's Phila and Rachel Lorn eating noodles
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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Phila Lorn, of Philly noodle house Mawn, is a James Beard finalist. He says the spotlight also belongs to his wife

Rachel and Phila Lorn opened the Cambodian restaurant as a shared vision to celebrate their history.

9 months ago

Attendees participate in a workshop at the Afro-Asian Solidarity Symposium at the Asian Arts Initiative's exhibit, Crescendo
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Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Billy Penn

Philly celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Concerts, walking tours, art workshops, film festivals and more

Billy Penn offers a curated guide to events in Philadelphia you won’t want to miss.

9 months ago

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New Jersey
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The World Series of Birding: In New Jersey, a 24-hour conservation blitz aims to protect local wildlife

Hundreds of bird species are packed into the Garden State. At New Jersey Audubon's annual event, birders race against time to catalog as many as possible.

9 months ago

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The 40th anniversary MOVE bombing vigil
History
Philadelphia

MOVE supporters gather in Cobbs Creek, 40 years after deadly bombing by Philly police at the organization’s HQ

The bombing on May 13, 1985 claimed the lives of 11 people, including five children, and decimated an entire block in Cobbs Creek.

9 months ago

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Camden residents concerned over transparency in EMR deal

Residents want EMR to be held accountable and said they are upset about the city striking a deal without input from the community.

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