
Jad Sleiman mainly covered conflict and the Middle East for newspapers and wire services before switching to public radio. He’s interested in stories about smaller, surprising communities. He plays the piano and several table top games.
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Teaching on the brink: How it feels to be an educator on the verge of quitting
There’s rising concern about the number of teachers who may leave the field. We asked them why. What they told us might surprise you.
Air Date: June 23, 2022
Listen 38:19State and federal government reach $41.6 million deal to clean up Delaware superfund site
The state and federal government have reached a $41.6 million settlement with 21 defendants deemed responsible for the clean up of a 27-acre superfund site in Delaware.
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Ex-Philly Congressman Ozzie Myers pleads guilty to election fraud charges
U.S. Attorneys say Michael “Ozzie” Myers bribed election judges for two South Philadelphia wards to pump up fake votes for his candidates.
3 weeks ago
‘Goody Bag’ pill mill doctor from Montco sentenced to 20 years
Andrew Berkowitz, who operated in Philadelphia under the name ‘A+ Pain Management,’ netted $4 million in fraudulent proceeds over three years.
2 months ago
Secretary of State Leigh Chapman called on national lawmakers to support President Joe Biden’s $15 billion election funding proposal.
2 months ago
Philly PD introduces first-ever diversity, equity, and inclusion chief
The Philadelphia Police Department has named Leslie Marant as its first-ever chief equity, diversity, and inclusion officer.
2 months ago
Volunteers with Remote Access Medical to offer free health, dental clinic in Philly
A non-profit pop-up clinic will be offering free dental, vision, and medical care this weekend at the Philadelphia Convention Center.
2 months ago
Gov. Wolf calls for federal gas tax ‘holiday’ as prices soar
Governor Tom Wolf joins five other state governors supporting a so-called federal gas tax holiday as sanctions on Russian oil drive up prices.
4 months ago
Upper Darby home health firm to pay $4.5 million in back pay, damages
Investigators say the company misclassified workers as independent contractors to avoid paying time and a half for overtime hours.
4 months ago
Get angry, and use it? When emotion helps us win
When the margin of victory is slim, elite athletes look to harness the power of emotions
4 months ago
Listen 9:30Arbitration panel says Feb. 11 is deadline for Philly police on vaccine mandate
The city announced its mandate for municipal employees in November. The date for complying was repeatedly pushed back during negotiations.
5 months ago
A physiotherapist traveled the world studying sleep, and says most of us do it wrong
Lose the pillow, and while you're at it, maybe the mattress too. Michael Tetley's 20 year old paper argues for nature-informed sleep positions to eliminate pain.
5 months ago
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