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What does it mean to live a good life? What is true happiness? What are the habits and practices that lead to human flourishing? No Small Endeavor examines these questions with host Lee C. Camp.
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No Small Endeavor

What does it mean to live a good life? What is true happiness? What are the habits and practices that lead to human flourishing? No Small Endeavor examines these questions with host Lee C. Camp.

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A duck boat sits idle in the parking lot of Ride the Ducks, an amphibious tour operator in Branson, Mo. Friday, July 20, 2018. The amphibious vehicle is similar to one of the company's boats that capsized the day before on Table Rock Lake resulting in 17 deaths. (Charlie Riedel/AP Photo)
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Public Safety
Transportation

Survivors recount deadly Missouri duck boat sinking

A huge wave hit, scattering passengers on the vessel.

8 years ago

Brandy and De'Marchoe Carpenter got married two years ago — 13 days after he was released from prison. They started dating in 1994, but before they had their first kiss, he was arrested for a crime he didn't commit. (Kevin Oliver/StoryCorps)
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Social Justice

He was wrongly convicted when they were teens. Now they’re building their lives together

At StoryCorps in May, De'Marchoe, 41, and Brandy, 38, remember what first drew them to each other, and the toll that prison took on their relationship.

8 years ago

Several human skulls on display as part of the exhibit
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Australian skull displayed in U.S. museum buried in France

The skull was removed from public display at Australia's request last year after a member of the public complained.

8 years ago

(StateImpact Pennsylvania)
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Pennsylvania

Curious or concerned about an energy issue? Ask StateImpact — and see what we’ve already answered

Tap the expertise of StateImpact Pennsylvania reporters and help build a statewide resource.

8 years ago

NewsWorks Tonight
Delaware
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

NewsWorks Tonight, July 20, 2018

New Jersey snuffs out cigarette smoking on its beaches. Fred Korematsu’s daughter speaks to his legacy in Valley Forge. A small b ...

Air Date: July 20, 2018

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A woman holds a sign depicting Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump during a protest outside the White House following Trump's meetings with Putin. (Andrew Harnik/AP Photo)
NewsWorks Tonight
National

Political polarization leads trends in opinion on Russia, immigration, SCOTUS nominee

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

8 years ago

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The neighborhood around the outdoor Italian Market is now dotted with taquerias and is home to an estimated 20,000 Mexican residents. (Michelle Gustafson for The New York Times)
Economic Development
Philadelphia
WNYC News

Leaving New York to find the American Dream in Philadelphia

This New York-Philadelphia migration, fueled by a quest for cheaper living, has long existed.

8 years ago

First
Delaware

First for July 20, 2018

Season of Change A number of indicators point to a season of change that’s underway in downtown Wilmington. ...

Air Date: July 20, 2018

Miami Dolphins players kneel during the national anthem before their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Nov. 13, 2017, in Charlotte, N.C. (Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
NPR
Race & Ethnicity
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Sports

NFL, players agree to temporarily halt enforcement of anthem protest rules

The new league policy requiring athletes and staff to "stand and show respect for the flag and the Anthem" on the field was announced in May.

8 years ago

Ofo is bringing its dockless bike share technology to Camden. (Photo credit: Ofo)
New Jersey
Transportation

Chinese company pulls plug on Camden bike share

The company has pulled out of many other locations across North America that it does not deem profitable.

8 years ago

(Rob Tornoe/for WHYY)
The Tornoe Spin

Immigrants took land from Native Americans in Delaware. They want some of it back.

Editorial cartoonist Rob Tornoe wonders where the anti-immigrant crowd was hundreds of years ago when Native Americans were forced out by European immigrants.

8 years ago

 Stuffed animals and a sign at the Tyree Bates memorial. (Peter Tobia/for WHYY)
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Another shooting in Philadelphia, so where’s the outrage?

People are quick to point fingers and pass judgment, blaming lack of adult supervision, easy access to guns, a culture of gun violence, socioeconomic factors, etc.

8 years ago

A hypodermic syringe found on a beach in Monmouth County's Deal Friday morning. (Photo: Robert Siliato)
Down the Shore
Environment
New Jersey
Outdoors

Hypodermic syringes wash ashore in Monmouth County

Numerous hypodermic syringes have been found late this week on Monmouth County's beaches.

8 years ago

Emergency workers patrol an area of Table Rock Lake in Branson, Mo., on Friday, a day after a duck boat capsized and sank during a storm. Authorities say 17 people died in the accident. (Charlie Riedel/AP)
NPR
National
Public Safety

17 dead after amphibious tour boat sinks in Missouri lake

17 people are dead after an amphibious tourist boat carrying 31 passengers capsized and sank Thursday during a severe squall in a lake in southern Missouri.

8 years ago

NewsWorks Tonight
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Politics

NewsWorks Tonight, July 19, 2018

Philadelphia strengthens its sexual harassment policy for city employees. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is rethinking the tax incentiv ...

Air Date: July 19, 2018

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