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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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REAL ID enforcement has begun in New Jersey. Here’s what to know

An emergency REAL ID program requires proof of a life-or-death crisis for New Jersey travelers, but TSA is allowing people to use non-REAL IDs, for now.

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Mayor Cherelle Parker posing with members of the Navy Yard's development team
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Energy
Environment

Philly Navy Yard wins ‘gold’ ribbon for sustainable development on site at risk of climate-driven flooding

Walkable streets, energy-efficient buildings and solar energy won part of the redeveloped shipyard “LEED Gold” for neighborhood design.

1 year ago

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Crozer paramedic Bill McCall speaks at a protest outside Crozer-Chester Medical Center
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‘Where do they go?’: Crozer health providers worry about patients as closure of Delco hospitals nears

Crozer Health’s bankrupt parent company, Prospect Medical Holdings, says it will cost $20 to $30 million to close the two hospitals.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia
Religion

With love and kitsch: Historical Society remembers Pope Francis’ visit to Philly

In 2015, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania acquired as many souvenirs as it could find of Pope Francis’ historic visit, to save in perpetuity.

1 year ago

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Pope Francis waves
Studio 2
Philadelphia
Religion

Philadelphia remembers the legacy of Pope Francis

A look at the legacy of Pope Francis, who died Monday at the age of 88. We talk with people in the local Catholic community and weigh in on the future of the Church.

Air Date: April 22, 2025 12:00 pm

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Environment
Government Accountability
Sustainability

Philly-area farmers among hundreds impacted by Trump admin’s gutting of climate-friendly grants

A grant of $59 million would have helped hundreds of farmers in the Mid-Atlantic adapt to climate change. The Trump administration called the funds a “green new scam.”

1 year ago

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Tina Brown, Franchesca Joseph, Jasmine Sierra and Amirah Gibbs (left to right) pose for photo.
PlanPhilly
Community Events
Energy
Environment

These Philly-area doulas want parents to think about their environmental exposures

Heat, air pollution, lead and other toxins can harm pregnant people and babies. Birth workers are raising awareness.

1 year ago

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A memorial to Pope Francis
Philadelphia
Religion
Billy Penn

Philly mourns Pope Francis’ death, celebrates his legacy at noon Mass

Many of the attendees at Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul had fond memories of Francis’ visit to the city in 2015.

1 year ago

Share Food Program building
Economy
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Philly area’s largest hunger relief organization loses about $8M in federal cuts

Share Food Program's leadership says the moves will affect the hungry, local farmers and others.

1 year ago

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PlanPhilly
Business
Philadelphia

Poverty on the decline in Philly while job growth outpaces national average, says Pew State of the City 2025 report

Over the past decade, the number of Philadelphians living in poverty has dropped by 6%. But racial disparities linger, according to the annual Pew Charitable Trusts report.

1 year ago

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Pope Francis waves
Philadelphia
Religion

Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson Pérez on the humanity and hope of Pope Francis

Archbishop Nelson Pérez reflects on Pope Francis’ impact, his humility and the deep connection he shared with Philadelphia following news of the pontiff’s passing at age 88.

1 year ago

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Community Events
History
Philadelphia
Religion

Remembering Pope Francis: Philadelphia’s 2015 papal weekend, in photos

The pontiff died Monday at age 88. Here’s a look back at his historic Philly visit as part of the World Meeting of Families.

1 year ago

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International
Religion

What are the church’s rites for the death of a pope and the election of a new one?

The election of a new pope itself is shrouded in secrecy, with cardinals forbidden from communicating with the outside world what happened during the voting in the conclave.

1 year ago

Pope Francis arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican
International
Religion

Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88

Francis' death sets off a weekslong process of allowing the faithful to pay their final respects, followed by a funeral and a conclave to elect a new pope.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia
Public Safety
6abc

4 injured after being struck by car in South Philadelphia

According to police, the driver of a 2004 silver Toyota experienced a medical emergency while driving in the area.

1 year ago

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