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a sign by the water reads FISHING ALLOWED
Science

Anglers to cast their lines during New Jersey’s opening day of trout season

New Jersey Fish and Wildlife stocked more than 180,000 rainbow trout in waterways across the state to kick off Saturday’s opening-day event.

9 months ago

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Businessman dreaming about rest pop art retro style. Beach sea tourism tropics. Office work business concept. Vacation travel joy
The Pulse
Health

In Search of Work-Life Balance

A look at work-life balance — how we define it and how we achieve it… or if we even need to.

Air Date: April 4, 2025

Listen 48:43
Logan Herring speaks
Health

‘Like a kid before Christmas’: New pediatric health care center will help resurrect Wilmington’s Riverside neighborhood

Riverside is undergoing a monumental transformation with 800 new homes, a STEM Hub and new teen and community centers.

9 months ago

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sturgeon
Science

EPA announces commitment to protect fish in the Delaware River

The announcement comes after environmentalists took legal action to speed up the process.

9 months ago

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Luke Tomczuk, a member of a research team at Temple University
Science

Philly study focuses on learning how to use public transit as path to independence for people with learning disabilities

Researchers at Temple University will look at the effectiveness of the Chance to Ride travel training program and recruit participants in Philly.

9 months ago

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks
Health

Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware join lawsuit against HHS federal cuts to health departments and programs

A lawsuit led by Democratic state attorneys general and governors seeks to stop the Trump administration from cutting grant money to local health programs.

9 months ago

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The Department of Health and Human Services building
Health

Pennsylvania and New Jersey leaders warn that DOGE cuts to health agencies could limit care and services

Federal agencies notified state, city and local health departments last week of immediate cuts to U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services grants.

9 months ago

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Jamiel Owens speaking with another man
Health

A Philly father sets out to create a support network for other fathers raising children with autism

The 2nd annual Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Autism Fathers Conference will be held April 5 at the Vanguard School in Malvern.

9 months ago

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Denise Botcheos holds up a Suboxone film
Science

Study finds access to lifesaving medication for opioid addiction in Philadelphia remains uneven

A researcher posed as a case manager and called treatment providers across the city to figure out how easy it is to get medication that reduces the risk of fatal overdoses.

9 months ago

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The Pulse
Science

Biomimicry: What Nature Can Teach us about Engineering and Design

We explore the field of biomimicry, and how everyone from architects to engineers to medical researchers are drawing inspiration from nature.

Air Date: March 28, 2025

Listen 48:51
measles under a microscope
Health

Bucks County health officials report new measles case, warn local residents of possible exposure

A local Bucks County adult tested positive for measles after returning from a trip to Texas, health officials said.

9 months ago

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An opioid crisis resource kit containing Narcan, fentanyl test strips and information on how to get addiction treatment and more harm reduction resources.
Health

New Jersey drug overdose deaths fall, state leaders credit expanding harm reduction and treatment efforts

The decline in New Jersey drug overdose deaths follows a nationwide trend, as most states are seeing a drop in deaths involving substances like fentanyl.

9 months ago

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Alexis Quinter performs an extraction process
Science

As new, potentially deadly substances enter street drug supplies, a Pennsylvania program tracks changes in real time

PA Groundhogs and the Center for Forensic Science Research & Education monitor for novel and emerging substances by testing submitted street drug samples.

9 months ago

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Climate activists with Extinction Rebellion Philadelphia picket
Science

Philly area’s MACH2 hydrogen hub funding could be on the chopping block, according to a report

A Department of Energy document obtained by POLITICO indicates funding for the MACH2 hydrogen hub could be cut.

9 months ago

Listen 1:03
Susan Lawson
Health

Crozer Health is operating on fumes, and could run out of gas. Staff at Delco’s largest hospital system are still keeping the faith

Prospect Medical Holdings is progressing in high-stakes negotiations to sell Crozer Health, but no deal has been reached yet.

9 months ago

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