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Lifestyle

Angela Ponce, Miss Spain (center), is the first transgender contestant to compete for Miss Universe.
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International
LGBTQ

Miss Universe has its first trans contestant — while Miss USA stirs criticism

Spain's Angela Ponce became the competition's first transgender contestant. A model from Seville, Ponce beat 22 other contestants to be named Miss Spain.

7 years ago

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Radio Times
Home & Family
Media
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The art of patience

Guests: Sarah Schnitker, Jason Farman Our patience can be tested in the holiday season– we’re dashing to work ...

Air Date: December 17, 2018 10:00 am

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Adam Roseman, 52, and Rick Rosenthal, 66, pose after their StoryCorps interview in Atlanta. (Brenda Ford/StoryCorps)
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Religion

He is Jewish, but being Santa is his calling

It's a role, he says, that holds a special place in his heart.

7 years ago

Living Coral is the Pantone Color Institute's color of the year for 2019. The vibrant hue represents
NPR
Environment
Visual Arts

A royal hue: ‘Living Coral’ crowned color of the year for 2019

You can also call it by its official Pantone code, 16-1546.

7 years ago

The author's family enjoying the perks of cutting down their own Christmas tree. (Photo Courtesy/Jeff Bogle)
Philly Parenting

Cutting our own Christmas tree one more time

I’m the last guy you would ever expect to see behind the wheel of a heavy duty pickup truck.

7 years ago

Miss North Dakota Cara Mund is congratulated by contestants after being named Miss America during Miss America 2018 pageant, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Atlantic City, N.J.
New Jersey

Miss America terminates agreements with NJ, NY and FL

There they go. Miss America state groups in three more states have had their licenses revoked by the Miss America Organization

7 years ago

Members of the the Jersey Devils Bicycle Club stood outside of Tattooed Mom's on South Street Sunday. (Brad Larrison for WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Transportation

Ridin’ with the (Jersey) Devils

Saksa goes full gonzo on this assignment — riding along with the Jersey Devils, a bicycle club that shares a look with the outlaw motorcycle gangs.

7 years ago

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This combination photo shows actor William Shatner on the set of ABC's
Race & Ethnicity
Sex & Relationships
TV

Star Trek’s interracial kiss 50 years ago heralded change

Throughout the ensuing decades, interracial relationships with black and white actors became more prevalent on television, spanning multiple genres.

7 years ago

Frank S. Farley Service Plaza is located at milepost 21.3 on the Atlantic City Expressway. (Bill Barlow/for WHYY)
History
New Jersey
Politics

Why Frank Farley has a rest stop named after him

“Frank Farley is a giant in 20th century New Jersey history,” said Nelson Johnson.

7 years ago

An American self-styled adventurer and Christian missionary, John Allen Chau, has been killed and buried by a tribe of hunter-gatherers on a remote island in the Indian Ocean where he had gone to proselytize, according to local law enforcement officials. (@johnachau via Reuters)
NPR
International
Public Safety
Religion

The killing of American missionary ignites debate over how to evangelize

In his final journal entry, on November 16, Chau left instructions with the fishermen for contacting friends, family, and colleagues.

7 years ago

A composite of book covers from the 2018 Book Concierge.
NPR
Books

NPR’s Book Concierge: Our guide to 2018’s great reads

Explore more than 300 standout titles picked by NPR staff and critics.

7 years ago

Radio Times
Behavioral Health
Mental Health

What is self-awareness?

Guests: Tasha Eurich, David Dunning We all know someone–a co-worker, friend, or family member–who is ...

Air Date: November 23, 2018 10:00 am

Listen 49:00
Radio Times
LGBTQ
Mental Health

Family and Thanksgiving special

Guests: Jamie Bernstein, Gregory Pardlo, Casey Gerald On this Thanksgiving Day, we’re going to listen back to t ...

Air Date: November 22, 2018 10:00 am

Listen 50:06
Scene from Theater Horizon’s production of The Color Purple. (Photo Courtesy/Alex Medvick)
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

The joy of sharing “The Color Purple” with my teen

Recently I had the amazing opportunity to see Theater Horizon’s staging of the musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s groundbreaking novel, The Color Purple.

7 years ago

Mama Stamberg's cranberry relish recipe. (Ariel Zambelich & Emily Bogle/NPR)
NPR
Food & Drink

Cranberry relish: The NPR recipe that divides Thanksgiving tables

7 years ago

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