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A West Philly Passover Seder celebrates its queer Jewish members for the fifth year
Sunday’s LGBTQ Seder went through the traditional steps but used them as a jumping off point to talk about the queer experience.
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Wynnewood’s ‘sign elf’ delivers roadside food for thought
For more than a decade, Meg Miller has posted lawn signs that aim to inspire us to slow down and think a little more.
5 years ago
Listen 1:38Why the Catholic Church ignored victims abused by nuns
Why have the victims of childhood sexual abuse by nuns been ignored? And how do gender imbalance and church hierarchy work together to minimize their stories?
Air Date: April 22, 2019
Listen 12:30Helvetica, the iconic font both loved and loathed, gets its 1st redesign in 36 years
The updated font even has a new name: "Helvetica Now." But like many changes, some people are skeptical.
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After the flames, Notre Dame’s centuries-old organ may never be the same again
The main issues may be fixing the water damage to the organ's wind chest from when firefighters put out the blaze.
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The beauty and the power of African blacksmiths
An exhibit at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art highlights the remarkable skills and creativity of ironworkers from over 100 ethnic groups across the continent.
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Fire rips through two Sea Isle City houses early Sunday morning
Firefighters from numerous departments battled a serious blaze in Cape May County early Sunday morning.
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Investigating 200-year-old plant remains found in a Bartram’s Garden attic
The well-preserved collection of seeds, nutshells and other plant plants offer a glimpse of the daily meals of Philly’s founding botanists.
5 years ago
Listen 2:35Easter Sunday bomb blasts kill more than 200 in Sri Lanka
More than 200c people were killed and hundreds more hospitalized with injuries from eight blasts that rocked churches and hotels in and just outside of Sri Lanka's capital.
5 years ago
Pa. state parks, facing aging infrastructure, hope for severance tax-based plan
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is banking on Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf's "Restore Pennsylvania" infrastructure plan to fix its aging parks.
5 years ago
Scudder Falls Bridge temporarily shutting one lane to support new span
Work continues to replace the Scudder Fall Bridge in the Trenton region. The lane closures will accommodate delivery of concrete to pave the road deck of the new bridge.
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Look! Up in the sky! It’s the Easter chopper, delivering sweet treats to the Northeast!
It was a Philadelphia first: an aerially assisted Easter egg hunt in Northeast Philadelphia.
5 years ago
Prison for forced addiction treatment? A parent’s ‘last resort’ has consequences
In the last fiscal year, more than 6,500 Massachusetts residents were ordered into treatment this way.
5 years ago
Disciplining kids without yelling: Readers tell us their tricks
Is it possible to raise children without shouting, scolding — or even talking to kids with an angry tone?
5 years ago
United Methodists edge toward breakup over LGBT policies
Many believe the vote will prompt an exodus from the church by liberal congregations that are already expressing their dissatisfaction over the move.
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