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Hidden Brain helps curious people understand the world and themselves. Using science and storytelling, Hidden Brain reveals the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, and the biases that shape our choices.

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Philly City Council passes bill mandating curfew for some Kensington businesses

City leaders hope that shutting stores down early could reduce crime and drug use in Kensington. Some businesses are skeptical the curfew would work.

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Economy
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Income Inequality
Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania’s Senate race, Casey puts ‘greedflation’ and corporations on the ballot

Sen. Casey is leading the Democratic attack on “greedflation” — a blunt term for corporations that jack up prices and rip off shoppers to maximize profits.

2 years ago

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N.J. has a new affordable housing law, but it will take years for it to make a difference

A new affordable housing law in N.J. abolishes COAH and directs the Dept. of Community Affairs to help make affordable housing a reality.

2 years ago

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Gov. Josh Shapiro speaking at a podium
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Pennsylvania
Transportation

Gov. Shapiro’s plan to boost mass transit aid passes Pa. House, but faces long odds in Senate

The Democratic governor wants the 20% increase for transit systems still trying to recover pre-pandemic ridership numbers and facing a drop-off in federal funding.

2 years ago

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Delaware
Elections

Del. Gov. John Carney endorses former cabinet member Eugene Young in U.S. House race against popular state senator

Eugene Young served as director of the Delaware State Housing Authority before stepping down earlier this month to focus on campaigning.

2 years ago

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Bill to offset student debt through tax credit passes Pennsylvania House

Sponsors for the bill say with student debt totaling $1.77 trillion nationally, the legislation would help reduce the financial burden on students.

2 years ago

City Solicitor Renee Garcia heads Philadelphia's Law Department. She was confirmed by City Council on March 14, 2024.
Crime
Government
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Scammers and schemers beware: Philly’s lawyers have you in their sights

A proposed consumer protection law would let city attorneys sue predatory companies.

2 years ago

FILE - Migrants who crossed the Rio Grande and entered the U.S. from Mexico are lined up for processing by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Sept. 23, 2023, in Eagle Pass, Texas. A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, lifted a stay on a Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of crossing the border illegally, while a legal battle over immigration authority plays out. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
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Pennsylvania
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

How Immigration Shapes America, Dance Legend Rennie Harris

Immigration at our Southern border has become a central issue in the 2024 election. Our guest makes the case for why immigrants are a win for the country.

Air Date: March 20, 2024

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Elections
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Pa. election 2024: How much the Democratic and Republican attorney general candidates have raised

The Republican AG candidate who received his party’s nod has a small fundraising advantage, while Democratic donors have yet to coalesce around one candidate.

2 years ago

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NPR
Elections
History
National
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New data shows it’s gotten easier to vote in the U.S. since 2000

More voters have the ability to cast a ballot before Election Day, with the majority of states now offering some form of early in-person voting and mail voting to all voters.

2 years ago

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Delaware
Elections
Government
Politics

No primary for president: Delaware skips process after Biden v. Trump rematch is set for November

When GOP presidential challenger Nikki Haley suspended her campaign two weeks ago, no challengers were left for either presidential contender.

2 years ago

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Energy
Environment
New Jersey
Transportation

New Jersey’s gas tax could soon rise, and EV owners may have to pay a fee

“Climate change is killing us,” said one lawmaker of the electric vehicle fee. “We don’t need hurdles; we need to make it as easy as possible.”

2 years ago

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Elections
Government Accountability
New Jersey

New Jersey’s unique primary ballot design seems to face skepticism from judge in lawsuit

Unique in the country, New Jersey brackets candidates together who run on the same party slogan, often with those who get the county political party backing in prime position.

2 years ago

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NPR
Housing
Income Inequality
Philadelphia

Rents are high and housing vouchers are hard to get. So Philly is giving renters cash

The pilot program chose people on the city's long waitlist for housing vouchers to test how much direct cash payments can help.

2 years ago

House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks during The Friends Of Ireland Speaker Luncheon Friday in Washington, D.C.
NPR
Economy
Government
National

Negotiators reach spending deal but timeline is tight to avoid shutdown

The deal between negotiators from the House and the White House would fund the government until the end of the fiscal year, Sept. 30.

2 years ago

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