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As Philly grows, historical preservationists worry that the city is sacrificing its built heritage for the sake of development.

In March, Philadelphia residents received 88 million robocalls — and there's no end in sight. Why are robocalls increasing and why are they so hard to stop?

We discuss whether or not the rules around personal space and touching have changed and discuss the social and emotional benefits of human touch,

A feral cat colony on the Delaware River waterfront has city agencies, environmentalists, and cat-lovers pitted against each other.

Illness can make people feel hopeless – which can in turn affect their prognosis. Psychologist Dan Gottlieb knows this first hand ...

The FBI recently warned that white extremist violence is a "persistent and pervasive threat" in America.

Recent student protests of professor Camille Paglia at University of the Arts reflect the larger debate about free speech on campus.

First, Philadelphia's new recycling plan, which no longer includes incineration. Then, environmental news from N.J. Lastly, we discuss the judicial elections in Philadelphia.

Your parents are still the biggest indicator of how successful you'll become.

Two pieces from recent graduates of the Curtis Institute of Music. Violinists Ania Filochowska who is currently performing with the Berli ...

The InSight Lander Seismometer Detects a likely Mars Quake – recorded early last month a 40-second long low rumble was detected by ...

Mental illness affects people at all economic and social levels, yet it is still the source of stigma, rejection and isolation. In this ...

We talk with Daniel Okrent about his new book, "Guarded Gate," a history of the American eugenics movement, but first, we get an update on migrants at the US/Mexico border.

How do you get a piece of metal to levitate? Or a wiffle ball to draw a picture? See for yourself at the ...