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Here! Now! In the moment! Paddling in the middle of a fast moving stream of news and information. Here & Now is a daily news magazine, bringing you the news that breaks after "Morning Edition" and before "All Things Considered."

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Health & Science

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Health

120,000 Pennsylvanians have dropped ACA health insurance since the loss of federal subsidies

High monthly premium payments without enhanced tax credits, coupled with high costs of daily living, have caused some to cut insurance.

2 months ago

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A woman with brown hair looks sadly out of a window
Health

Why seasonal depression can linger even as days get longer in Philadelphia

Health experts say seasonal affective disorder symptoms can decrease in April and May, though they may not disappear entirely.

2 months ago

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Health

Wills, power of attorney and more: What Pennsylvania estate planning lawyers want you to know

Estate plans ensure that someone’s wishes regarding their property, assets, health care treatments and end-of-life instructions are honored.

2 months ago

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A Callery pear tree in Old City
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What is that smell around the city? It may be the local pear trees

You’re not crazy if you think some of Philly’s beautiful, blooming trees smell a bit “off.” One expert tells us Bradford Pear trees have a distinct – and unpleasant – scent.

2 months ago

Over the past decade or two, the number of urgent care centers in the U.S. have doubled — in part, because they fill a void in the health care market, offering fast and convenient care to patients who would otherwise face long wait times at the ER, and longer wait times to see a primary care physician.  (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)
The Pulse
Health

Inside the Boom of Urgent Care: How It’s Changing American Medicine

We take a look at the rapid rise of urgent care, what’s fueling it, and how it’s affecting patients

Air Date: April 3, 2026

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Science

‘Ridiculous, absurd’: Philadelphia-area gas prices top $4 a gallon for the first time in 4 years

Stanford University researchers estimate rising gasoline prices will cost American families an extra $850 this year, zeroing out any expected tax refunds.

2 months ago

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A white van drives through Camden as part of a mobile air monitoring project
Science

New Jersey air monitoring project measures toxic air pollution data on Camden streets

The mobile air monitoring project aims to identify hot spots of pollution in four overburdened communities in New Jersey, including Camden.

2 months ago

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Science

Trump administration proposes new research for microplastics, pharmaceuticals in drinking water

The EPA has proposed adding microplastics and pharmaceuticals to a list of priority contaminants.

2 months ago

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The Pulse
Health

Why We Need to Talk About Poop

Neurogastroenterologist Trisha Pasricha tells us what’s shaping our bowel movements, and what that means for our health.

Air Date: April 1, 2026

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Science

For decades, millions used a website to test their biases. Now, funding has dried up as Trump targets DEI programs

Two local researchers explain why the site matters to their work, and the field of social psychology.

2 months ago

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Health

New ChristianaCare, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia partnership to expand pediatric services in Delaware

Health system leaders say they hope the new collaboration brings pediatric speciality care services closer to Delaware and local communities.

2 months ago

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Science

Volunteers collect over 125,000 of pieces of plastic waste from New Jersey beaches

In 2025, 83% of the trash collected from New Jersey’s beaches were made from plastic.

2 months ago

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Science

Your PECO bill could increase by $20 each month starting in 2027

The utility wants to raise its rates for electricity customers and suburban natural gas users. The CEO of PECO's parent company, Exelon, made more than $15.6 million in 2025.

2 months ago

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Discarded syringes lay near near train tracks in Philadelphia, Monday, July 31, 2017
Health

Chester County overdose deaths drop in 2025: ‘One day we hope to see zero’

Since 2017, the number of accidental overdoses in Chester County has steadily declined.

2 months ago

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A firefighter sprays foam on smoldering bush
Science

New Jersey firefighters take toxic PFAS firefighting foam off their shelves

New Jersey has partnered with Revive Environmental to remove and destroy 150,000 gallons of aqueous film forming foam.

2 months ago

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