Health & Science
The state spent $4 million to remove hazards at 30 homes. There’s only enough cash left to do work at a tiny fraction of contaminated properties.
2 weeks ago
Listen 2:51Pennsylvania has reported 12 confirmed cases of measles so far in 2026 and is on track to surpass last year’s total of 16 infections.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:15Beyond Anthropomorphism: The Science of Animal Emotions
We explore the inner lives of animals, from pain in lobsters to odd-couple friendships to empathy in baboons.
Air Date: February 27, 2026
Listen 49:34New addiction recovery programs and family support services coming to Sussex County
Pennsylvania nonprofit Be a Part of the Conversation is launching recovery programs and parent partnership services in southern Delaware for families affected by addiction.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:11The snowstorm caused more cancellations at local blood donation drives and centers, at a loss of about 1,000 blood and platelet donations.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:09Trump said data centers should build their own power source, but offers few details
President Trump said in his annual State of the Union address that he made deals with data centers to tamp down electricity costs for consumers. But there are few details.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:02New Philly tool provides ‘one-stop shop’ for critical HIV resources
The Philadelphia HIV Resource Finder can help those interested in HIV treatment find it and prevention resources throughout the city.
2 weeks ago
El campus de salud propuesto por ChristianaCare en Georgetown incluiría una sala de emergencias y atención ambulatoria para atender a la creciente población.
2 weeks ago
PECO’s profits skyrocket almost 50% after 2025 rate hikes
Critics say investor-owned utilities, which enjoy a monopoly, earn too much at the expense of ratepayers. PECO says the increased rates fund needed infrastructure upgrades.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:15Pennsylvania ramps up bird flu response as officials report over 7 million infections in last month
Since the outbreak's start in 2022, about 14.6 million birds in Pennsylvania have died from the virus. Roughly half of those cases occurred in the first two months of 2026.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:12The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan allows seniors to spread the cost of their prescriptions as monthly payments throughout the year.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:05Revenge Feels Great — But the Cost is High
We talk with lawyer-turned-researcher James Kimmel about his book, "The Science of Revenge: Understanding the World's Deadliest Addiction — and How to Overcome It."
Air Date: February 20, 2026
Listen 49:18The project is expected to create more than 4,000 construction jobs and 500 new biomanufacturing roles in the region.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:04Delco Council ends disaster declaration for Crozer Health closure
Delaware County Council has ensured that “ambulance coverage is intact and operational” following the collapse of Crozer Health.
3 weeks ago
Listen 0:52La muerte por sobredosis de su hijo hace 13 años llevó a los Keisters a crear atTAcK Addiction.
3 weeks ago
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