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We might think that all suburbs are the same but a dive into the history of suburbia shows something more interesting than shopping malls and housing developments.

Our planet’s surface is 71% water — with five vast oceans that span a range of temperatures and shades of blue. Humans have long love ...

A lot goes into creating an episode of Antiques Roadshow, so when the classic PBS program came to town, we went behind the scene ...

After two nights of Democratic debates, we discuss the issues, the policies, the arguments, the memorable moments and what they say about the party and the upcoming primary,

Blue lights have been popping up around Philadelphia, even in some Starbucks bathrooms. Are the lights a solution to the opioid crisis or are they making it more dangerous?

The Trump administration has targeted 80 plus environmental regulations involving air and water pollution, drilling, toxic chemicals, and protecting land and wildlife.

What does it really mean to get a good education? What is educational success? The third season of WHYY’s Schooled podcast explores these questions and more.

Drexel University is building a public school on its campus border, much like the University of Pennsylvania did two decades ago. Will that accelerate gentrification?

The Philadelphia native was instrumental in the rise of some of the biggest names in 90s Hip Hop – Schoolly D, Kriss Kross, Cypress Hill, The Fugees, and Lauryn Hill.

Hydroflouric acid is a toxic chemical used in local refineries. Why a release during the recent South Philly refinery explosion would have been disastrous.

Are your friends suddenly looking a LOT older – at least on social media? Lots of people had fun with an app that allows you to dramati ...

This week; how the city plans to cool down Philly's hottest neighborhoods, the fight over upgrading Pa.'s voting machines, and the world's biggest instrument in Atlantic City.

Penn economist Rafael Robb bludgeoned his wife, Ellen to death in 2006 and was released after only 10 years. Why his case revealed cracks in Pa.'s criminal justice system.

Upcoming cross-quarter day on August 1 is known as LoafMass: A celebration of the first loaves of bread from the first harvests of wheat ...