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How to talk to young people about the Kavanaugh story
In the age of #MeToo, experts say parents are the primary educators about consent, and the current debate offers a teachable moment.
6 years ago
Remembering Robert Venturi, Philadelphia architect who gave ‘more’
Robert Venturi, one of the most influential design minds of the 20th century, passed away on Tuesday, September 18 at the age of 93, after battling Alzheimer’s disease.
6 years ago
Shore area farm carves out ‘Philly Special’ corn maze to honor Eagles
A southern New Jersey family farm is showing its devotion for Philadelphia through its corn maze. ...
6 years ago
One year after Hurricane Maria, Philly a model for recovery
In the wake of Hurricane Maria, Lydia Adorno and her family came from Manatí, a municipality in the northern coast of Puerto Rico. They now have a row home in NW Philly.
6 years ago
Listen 6:27Multiple people killed and wounded in Maryland shooting
No shots were fired by law enforcement officers on the scene, the sheriff said.
6 years ago
A music industry peace treaty passes unanimously through Congress
The Orrin G. Hatch Music Modernization Act was passed unanimously.
6 years ago
Have a cool idea to help end world hunger? Pitch it to the U.N.
Let's figure out how to end hunger forever. And do it fast.
6 years ago
Developer tees up golf cart taxi service in downtown Wilmington
There's a new way to get around as the Delaware city's central business district moves out of the rough
6 years ago
Listen 1:55The many Restaurant Weeks in the area this fall allow you to have a culinary adventure on the cheap.
6 years ago
Listen 4:51Philly and Newark, N.J., rank among best places for immigrants to live
A new study looked at measures such as hiring bilingual staff, doing outreach in immigrant communities, and encouraging participation in the economy and civic life.
6 years ago
Listen 1:05Former writer saw Bert and Ernie as ‘loving couple’; Sesame Workshop disagrees
The back-and-forth is just the latest in a years-long dispute.
6 years ago
Pa. state police upping presence in certain schools
New rules will require more frequent visits to schools in areas that don't have their own police departments, and so they rely on state police for coverage.
6 years ago
Facebook is letting job advertisers target only men
A review found that 15 employers in the past year, including Uber, have advertised jobs on Facebook exclusively to one sex, with many of the ads playing to stereotypes.
6 years ago
Man mocked for shaving on train says he was leaving homeless shelter
A fellow rider recorded him and posted the video to Twitter.
6 years ago
Florence engulfs hog farms and chicken houses, thrashing North Carolina agriculture
Farmers across the southeastern part of North Carolina are just starting to report details about the hit they've taken from Hurricane Florence.
6 years ago