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Each week Science Friday, hosted by Ira Flatow, focuses on science topics that are in the news and brings an educated, balanced discussion to bear on the scientific issues at hand.

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Joe Dittmar holds remnants of the World Trade Center — a section from one of the core beams of the South Tower, right, and a bolt from a steel beam. (Jud Esty-Kendall/StoryCorps)
NPR
History

‘They thought I was dead’: A 9/11 survivor recalls his escape

On Sept. 11th, 2001, Joe Dittmar was on the 105th floor of the World Trade Center's South Tower for a business meeting when the terrorist attacks started.

7 years ago

In this Aug. 22, 2018 file photo, Pope Francis is caught in pensive mood during his weekly general audience in the Pope Paul VI hall, at the Vatican. Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, with his 11-page testimony, have thrown Francis' 5-year papacy into crisis. (Andrew Medichini/AP Photo)
International
Religion

Pope tells bishops to fight abuse, culture behind it

"Just say no to abuse — of power, conscience or any type," Francis said.

7 years ago

The deer population is too dense for the habitat at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, refuge managers say. U.S. officials have decided the refuge will be one of 30 national wildlife areas opened to hunting and fishing for the first time — or expanded to increase hunting access to public lands. (John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge)
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Feds OK deer hunting in Heinz Wildlife Refuge, near Philly airport

The bow-and-arrow hunts are planned for 10 days a year. The refuge will be closed to other visitors on those days.

7 years ago

Jimmy Lockett thought he was born in Louisiana but discovered he was born in Memphis when he applied for his state photo ID. (Johnathon Kelso)
NPR
Aging

For older voters, getting the right ID can be especially tough

Studies show that the people who are most likely to be prevented from voting by ID laws are not only low income, but also African-American or another racial minority.

7 years ago

NewsWorks Tonight

NewsWorks Tonight, September 7, 2018

With the primaries decided, the general election battle for Delaware’s Senate seat begins. Frank Newport, editor-in-chief at the Ga ...

Air Date: September 7, 2018

Listen 22:20
The Flight 93 memorial's Tower of Voices — seen here in the final stages of construction — will open to the public on September 9th. It is the last piece of the memorial. (Lisa Wardle/WITF)
History
Home & Family
Public Spaces

At Flight 93 memorial, a dream is realized

A memorial honoring those 40 people who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, is finally finished.

7 years ago

Soybeans grow at Rutgers University experimental farm in Bridgeton, New Jersey. Gallup polling finds Americans favor  industries connected to food – restaurant, farming, grocery. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
NewsWorks Tonight
National
What Are We Thinking?

Americans like food and farming industries — but not pharma, oil or gas

NewsWorks Tonight host Dave Heller sits down for his weekly conversation with Gallup’s Frank Newport to talk about trends in U.S. opinion.

7 years ago

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J. Jondhi Harrell is the executive director of The Center for Returning Citizens, which has partnered with the Philadelphia Police Department in an initiative to link employers with potential employees on Southwest Philadelphia street corners. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Changing Communities
Philadelphia
Policing
PlanPhilly

Philadelphia police want to turn street corners into career launch pads

“This program here will give those kids an opportunity to do the right thing.”

7 years ago

In this Thursday evening NOAA infrared satellite image, Hurricane Florence is in the lower right portion of the frame.
Down the Shore
Environment
New Jersey

NHC: “Very large uncertainty” in Hurricane Florence’s forecast track

Forecasters are monitoring the potential for an East Coast impact by Hurricane Florence, a weak cyclone situated about 1,000 miles southe ...

7 years ago

NewsWorks Tonight

NewsWorks Tonight, September 6, 2018

Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh enter a third contentious day. Abortion rights supporters consider ...

Air Date: September 6, 2018

Listen 20:58
Alex Jones of InfoWars talks to reporters outside a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Wednesday. Twitter has permanently suspended the conspiracy theorist, citing violations of its policy on abusive behavio
NPR
Media
National

Twitter bans Alex Jones and InfoWars; cites abusive behavior

Twitter on Thursday said it has "permanently suspended" conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and his InfoWars outle

7 years ago

(Mark Eichmann/WHYY)
Delaware
Outdoors

Bike trail connecting Wilmington to suburbs opens to riders

Dozens of cyclists united in Wilmington Wednesday to ride a 7.9-mile bike trail named after former Governor Jack Markell for the first ti ...

7 years ago

USGS image.
Down the Shore
Changing Communities
Neighborhoods
New Jersey

N.J. expands flood zone buyout program at the Shore

The Blue Acres program funds the demolition of homes in flood prone areas throughout nine New Jersey counties and conversion of the land into open space. 

7 years ago

New houses abut old in Northern Liberties, one of the city’s fastest gentrifying areas. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Housing

City officials: Philly to add 100,000 homes by 2028

A housing plan introduced by Philadelphia planning czar Anne Fadullon Wednesday calls for producing and preserving a combined 100,000 units over the next 10 years.  

7 years ago

FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2018, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie, right, and head coach Doug Pederson celebrate after the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game against the New England Patriots, in Minneapolis. Before the Eagles begin their quest for a repeat, they'll have one more celebration when the first Super Bowl banner in franchise history is unveiled in front of a sellout crowd that waited forever to witness the moment.
Philadelphia
Sports

After banner goes up, Eagles start title defense vs. Falcons

Before the Philadelphia Eagles begin their quest for a repeat during the first game of the season on Thursday, they'll have one more celebration.

7 years ago

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