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It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s SUPER-MOON!

(Photo by Flickr user John Karwoski) This mo ...

Air Date: May 2, 2012

Nutter hopes to derail plans in Harrisburg to scrap Philly casino license

Mayor Nutter said Tuesday he’ll do everything he can to convince the Pennsylvania legislature not to yank an unused casino license ...

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We’re half-way to summer!

(Photo by Hubblesite.org) What is the point called when we are hal ...

Air Date: April 30, 2012

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Become an Amateur Astronomer

If you’re interested in getting involved in science and astronomy don’t miss the ...

Air Date: April 23, 2012

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What’s Normal About a Black Hole?

(Photo by The Hubble Heritage Team (AURA/STScI/NASA)) The Chan ...

Air Date: April 16, 2012

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Can you trust your watch to tell you when it’s noon?

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Air Date: April 9, 2012

Langhorne-based Novotorium incubates new businesses from the ‘burbs

In order to get up to Novotorium’s second-floor offices, you have climb the Stairway to Innovation — an otherwise nondescript ...

13 years ago

La Colombe confident in bottled, chilled coffee even if some devotees are not

It’s a busy afternoon at Lore’s Espresso Bar in Center City, Philadelphia. Jaime Fountaine’s the barista here, and she& ...

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What’s the Deal with Red Dwarf Stars?

(Photo by Hubblesite.org) Do you know much abo ...

Air Date: April 2, 2012

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A Party of Planets in the Night Sky

(Photo by Space.com) The sky is bright with many planets ...

Air Date: March 26, 2012

Want to give private equity firms a break?

A bill poised for passage in Philadelphia City Council Thursday would exempt private equity funds from the city’s business taxes. ...

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Reaching the Peak of the Solar Cycle

(Photo by Space.com) Solar flares earlier this month wer ...

Air Date: March 19, 2012

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Stars Stuck on the Spin Cycle

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Air Date: March 12, 2012

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The Great Escape from Black Holes

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Air Date: March 5, 2012

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What Does Leap Day Have to Do with Astronomy?

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Air Date: February 27, 2012

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