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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 series of home collapses have led to calls for reform at the Department of Licenses & Inspections. In July 2020, two rowhouses collapsed during a construction project on Mercy Street in South Philadelphia.
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Billy Penn

Mayor Parker enacts long recommended split for L&I

Parker said a recent task force report found that “mission creep” at the department has sapped its ability to do its job properly.

2 years ago

Stacy Garrity speaking at a podium
Government Accountability
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Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Treasurer Stacy Garrity’s decision to invest more Pa. money in Israel Bonds draws protest, Democratic opposition

Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, who is facing reelection this year, bought $20 million in Israel Bonds to show support. Her Democratic opponents question her motives.

2 years ago

An undated photo shows a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Starlink communications satellites into orbit. The Starlink constellation is made up of thousands of satellites that are difficult for adversaries to target.
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Russia is working on a weapon to destroy satellites but has not deployed one yet

The White House says there's no immediate threat to safety. National security adviser Jake Sullivan is briefing a small group of lawmakers on Thursday.

2 years ago

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testifies before the House Judiciary Committee
NPR
Immigration
National

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas impeached by House Republicans

Mayorkas becomes the first cabinet secretary to be impeached since 1876. The Democratic-controlled Senate is expected to leave Mayorkas in office.

2 years ago

University of Delaware's campus in Newark
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Higher Education
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City of Newark moves to tax University of Delaware per student

State Rep. Cyndie Romer (D) is considering sponsoring legislation that would allow the city of Newark to levy this new tax.

2 years ago

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Pa. Capitol building
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Employment
Pennsylvania

Most Pa. workers can’t take paid leave to care for sick loved ones. State law could change that

A coalition of women is trying to get paid family medical leave on the books in Pennsylvania, which would expand sick time benefits for all workers.

2 years ago

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Gov. Josh Shapiro speaking at a podium
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Josh Shapiro accepted $1,650 in ‘event tickets’ from powerful Pa. lobbyist

The tickets were reported as an in-kind contribution by Gov. Josh Shapiro’s campaign committee, rather than a gift.

2 years ago

A closeup of an
Elections
Pennsylvania

Pa. special election 2024: Bucks County race results

See results as they come in Tuesday for the latest special election in the Pennsylvania state House.

2 years ago

An illustration of Heather Honey.
Elections
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

This Pa. activist is the source of false and flawed election claims gaining traction across the country

An investigation found Heather Honey’s flawed claims have been cited by ex-President Trump and fueled GOP backlash against a tool intended to make voter rolls more accurate.

2 years ago

Jim Prokopiak poses for a photo
Elections
Pennsylvania

Democrat Jim Prokopiak defeats Republican Candace Cabanas in Bucks special election

The win for the 140th District cements Democrats' narrow control over the Pennsylvania House.

2 years ago

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Washington, D.C. significant buildings on Oct. 4, 2023 (Catie Dull/NPR)
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International
Military

Senate advances military aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

The measure, which would provide $95 billion in military aid, has little hope of seeing a vote in the House where hard-line Republicans oppose the measure.

2 years ago

David McCormick
Elections
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary election features contests for attorney general and Congress

Here is what will be on the ballot in Pennsylvania this year.

2 years ago

police car
Government
Pennsylvania
Policing

Jenkintown considers dissolving its police force

Jenkintown spends more than half its annual budget on policing. Officials believe contracting out the services with neighbors Abington and Cheltenham makes sense.

2 years ago

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Side by side photos of Matt Meyer and Bethany Hall-Long
Delaware
Elections

Meyer outpaces Hall-Long in fundraising for Delaware Democratic gubernatorial primary

The two announced candidates and one other possible contender had $3.3 million total to spend at year’s end. Nearly half of it came from personal loans.

2 years ago

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Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Speaks In Grand Rapids, Michigan
NPR
Elections
Government
National

RFK Jr. apologizes to his family for Super Bowl ad invoking JFK

The longshot candidate's super PAC ran an ad repurposing one from former President John F. Kennedy's 1960 campaign.

2 years ago

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