Lifestyle
What’s padel? A play to bring Spain’s beloved racquet sport to Philly
They love padel in Spain. Now the group behind a national campaign hopes Philadelphia — and the rest of America — will, too.
5 years ago
Listen 3:18Greek to Me: Adventures of the Comma Queen
Mary Norris, the "Comma Queen" joins Marty to discuss her new book "Greek to Me."
Air Date: June 20, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:50This week: The Philadelphia Department of Streets cracks down on illegal dumping, the formerly-incarcerated Board of Pardons secretary, and the invasive spotted lanternfly.
Air Date: June 17, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:13This hour we discuss how to fight fair and what rules to follow when arguing with a partner, family member, or colleague in order to maintain healthy relationships.
5 years ago
Listen 35:30How to have a good fight / Trump on opposition research
We discuss how to fight well with our partners, friends and colleagues. And, we get reaction to President Trump's comments about opposition research from foreign governments.
Air Date: June 14, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:16Why can’t you swim in Philly’s Delaware River?
Today, environmental experts note that the river is the cleanest it’s been in decades. But they still do not advise you take a dip in the Delaware — not yet, at least.
5 years ago
Flying falcons draw rooftop bird watchers in Wilmington
A pair of falcons and their young put on an aerial display for dozens of urban bird watchers in downtown Wilmington, Delaware.
5 years ago
‘Bring it to life’: How WHYY engineer Al Banks helps people find their voices
WHYY Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn interviews engineer Al Banks at the StoryCorps MobileBooth in Philly about how he became such a keen listener.
5 years ago
Listen 4:04Long-distance trip: NASA opening space station to visitors
NASA announced Friday that it will open the International Space Station to private astronauts, with the first visit as early as next year.
5 years ago
Wentz charity softball game raises $500K, hints at ‘golden era’ for Philly sports
Jason Kelce in a crop top. What more could fans ask for?
5 years ago
How Disney princesses influence girls around the world
Disney has made an effort to diversify and empower its princess cast in recent decades, responding to criticisms that the brand is too white and casts women in passive roles.
5 years ago
What’s your purpose? Finding a sense of meaning in life is linked to health
Having a purpose in life may decrease your risk of dying early, according to a study published Friday.
5 years ago
Rolling to a halt: Memorial Day motorcycle rally ends 30-year tradition
After a three-decade run, a veteran advocacy group will hold its last motorcycle demonstration ride – called "Rolling Thunder" – in the U.S. capital this Memorial Day weekend.
5 years ago
Hot job market is wooing women into workforce faster than men
Women returning to jobs at higher rates since 2015 dramatically reverses the trend of the previous three years, when women were leaving the workforce at twice the rate of men.
5 years ago
360 video: Rappelling down a skyscraper was terrifying — and I want to do it all again
The Outward Bound fundraiser raised more than $200,000 for the Philly chapter.
5 years ago