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N.J. forest fire officials urge caution as state enters peak wildfire season
New Jersey environmental officials are urging residents and visitors to be careful with fire. As peak fire season begins, they’ve already had 331 blazes this year.
6 years ago
Philly names first-ever farm czar
Richards got their start as a planner in New York, where they facilitated the creation of an urban farm cooperative lead by Black and Latinx Bronx residents.
6 years ago
Turmoil as Temple food trucks forced to vacate overnight
It’s a policy that’s been in place at least three years — but rarely enforced.
6 years ago
Writers’ petition calls on university to save Penn Book Center, a ‘watering hole for the mind’
Throughout this week, Penn Book Center supporters are marching daily from the University City campus to the bookstore — just one block away.
6 years ago
Listen 1:40Why many of Philadelphia’s community gardens are at risk
As Philly's vacant land becomes more valuable to buyers, growers who claimed abandoned lots for community gardens are at risk of losing these beloved spaces.
Air Date: April 24, 2019
Listen 9:43FAA certifies Google’s Wing drone delivery company to operate as an airline
By developing delivery drones — and a retail system that would connect customers with local merchants — Google's parent company is directly competing with Amazon.
6 years ago
Wildwood mayor: Smith recording will play on boardwalk amid racist allegations
The mayor of a New Jersey shore town says they will continue to play Kate Smith's recording of "God Bless America" on its boardwalk despite allegations of racism.
6 years ago
New help is here for Philly seniors who want stay in their homes
A new program launched by Thomas Jefferson University, Drexel and Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia is helping seniors live independently in their homes.
6 years ago
Listen 2:57Is Flyers’ decision to erase Kate Smith a sign of the modern NHL?
The Flyers’ decision to remove a statue of singer Kate Smith comes as hockey is trying to reach more people of color.
6 years ago
Is the new North Central district Temple’s version of University City? Here’s how they measure up
A look at Philly’s college-area special service districts.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago