Health & Science
‘It’s going to be a genocide’: HIV activists from N.Y. and Philadelphia rally at City Hall
Over 100 HIV activists, nonprofit leaders and a city council member took to City Hall this afternoon to demand a reversal of President Donald Trump’s Medicaid cuts.
18 hours ago
“There was a big push to not be known as the dinosaur museum,” said one laid-off worker. That shift came with a cost, ex-staffers say.
1 day ago
Listen 6:45The Fight to Save Rural Hospitals — and Access to Healthcare
A look at the growing healthcare crisis in rural America — and emerging solutions for bringing care to patients.
Air Date: October 2, 2026
Listen 49:31Hundreds of thousands of Garden State residents covered by NJ FamilyCare will need to fill out paperwork on a new reporting schedule starting Jan. 1.
1 day ago
Listen 1:15PennEnvironment and Drexel University researchers found microplastics in more than 20 waterways across the watershed.
2 days ago
Listen 1:14In Pennsylvania, 943 measles cases have been reported so far this year, state data shows.
3 days ago
Nor’easter aftermath: Sussex County beaches could have long recovery ahead
State officials are working to restore beach access to places like Bethany Beach, which have seen significant dune erosion.
4 days ago
The Academy of Natural Sciences museum is closed. Its supporters aren’t done
Over 200 people gathered for a vigil and march to City Hall as organizers and elected officials pushed for the museum to reopen.
4 days ago
New federal Medicaid eligibility cuts for immigrants, including refugees and asylees, were passed by Congress and President Trump.
4 days ago
Listen 1:24How a steady flow of data helps Pennsylvania primary care doctors manage their patients’ diabetes
Primary care providers say continuous glucose monitors can help diabetics successfully lower their blood sugar, especially when patients try them at local practices.
4 days ago
Listen 6:00Nor’easter scoured Jersey and Delaware beaches, causing erosion and flooding
A 2025 beach-replenishment project in Atlantic City cost about $40 million, while work this year in Sea Isle, Strathmere and Ocean City had a $41 million price tag.
5 days ago
The Strange Science of Color — And Our Quest to Understand It
We explore the world of color — from how we perceive it, to efforts to describe and differentiate its many shades.
Air Date: September 28, 2026
Listen 49:34Philadelphia’s first mobile methadone van brings addiction treatment directly to Kensington
The program has connected more than 500 people to methadone since launch, offering support for patients who may struggle to reach traditional clinics.
6 days ago
Listen 1:41Philadelphia-area schools are tapping the sun’s energy and saving money on utilities
Unionville High School in Kennett Square and Universal Audenried Charter School in Philadelphia are building solar arrays that will slash their energy bills.
1 week ago
Listen 1:04How the Cereal Industry Won Breakfast
Marion Nestle and Lisa Sutherland discuss their new book, “Sugar Coated: Unboxing the Hidden Forces Shaping America’s Favorite Breakfast Food.”
Air Date: September 23, 2026
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