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Passenger count at Wilmington Airport tops half a million amid expansion efforts

More than 660,000 passengers have flown through Wilmington Airport since 2023. Officials are planning new upgrades and bracing for continued growth.

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NPR
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After quitting antidepressants, some people suffer surprising, lingering symptoms

The symptoms can include nerve pain, emotional numbness and sexual dysfunction and can last for years after stopping the drugs.

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Unique dialect of Delaware Bay seaside sparrow song could serve as an ‘indicator’ for climate change

Seaside sparrows at Cooks Beach have their own “dialect.” Rowan University researchers monitor their songs as a way to track salt marsh health.

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Delaware residents impacted by pollution hope new legislation holds industries accountable

The new legislation increases fines for environmental violations and directs the money to impacted communities.

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American kids have become increasingly unhealthy over nearly 20 years, new study finds

Kids' health "reflects what’s happening in society at large,” said Christopher Forrest, a pediatrician at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and a co-author of the study.

1 year ago

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Tower Health announces about 50 layoffs across its 4-hospital Pennsylvania health system

The layoffs mainly affect manager-level roles and vacant positions that will no longer be filled across all hospitals and outpatient offices.

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Penn State study finds toxic PFAS in 18% of private wells in Pennsylvania

The highest concentrations of PFAS were detected in Southeastern Pennsylvania.

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King of Prussia District is abuzz with honeybees hard at work

The district’s hives are part of a nationwide trend to place bees in commercial spaces.

1 year ago

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Science

Composting and feeding food waste to animals have big climate benefits, study finds

A study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found composting and feeding food waste to animals would cut carbon emissions.

1 year ago

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Why heat waves often bring air quality warnings to the Philadelphia area

When temperatures spiked last month, so did air pollution. Here’s why.

1 year ago

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Penn researchers turn a toxic fungus and ‘King Tut’s curse’ into a tool for fighting cancer

Penn engineering researchers modified a fungus called Aspergillus flavus, which may have caused lung disease and illness in archeologists who discovered King Tut’s tomb.

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The Pulse
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The Big Chill and the Future of Refrigeration

Amid the summer heat, we explore the history and future of cold technology, from innovations in freezing to the next generation of air conditioners.

Air Date: July 4, 2025

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Studio 2
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Working, traveling and thriving: The modern experience of aging

As we live longer, our ideas about aging and the roles of older people need a serious overhaul. This hour on Studio 2, we break down the stereotypes around aging.

Air Date: July 2, 2025 12:00 pm

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NPR
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5 ways Trump’s tax bill will limit health care access

With spending cuts poised to hit medical providers, Medicaid recipients and Affordable Care Act enrollees, here's how the bill will affect health care access in the U.S.

1 year ago

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PlanPhilly
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Philly schools delayed asbestos inspections and ‘knowingly’ failed to make repairs, according to DOJ agreement

The district’s agreement with DOJ to delay prosecution of criminal charges describes asbestos issues at 31 schools.

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