Shai Ben-Yaacov

From left: John Tooher, Al Mazzone, and Dan Lievens are the men behind Horn and Hardart Coffee (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)

Horn and Hardart was so popular in the mid-20th century that it was frequented by celebrities like Cary Grant and Marilyn Monroe, and fea ...

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On the Table Philly: Partaking of conversation, commonality to better the community

On the Table Philly is a one-day forum designed to engage area residents over a meal, coffee, drinks or whatever to discuss local issues ...

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Health

A newborn boy with a genetic heart condition; a father’s joy and dread

On Aug. 10, 2016, less than one month before my wife Kate was due to give birth to our second child, she and I received news that would change our lives forever.

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The new host of PBS’s Washington Week grew up in Yardley, Pa.

Covering Congress and the White House is a busy gig these days. But it’s a job Washington Post reporter Robert Costa has embr ...

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Randall Cunningham, quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles talks with head coach Buddy Ryan during a light training session, Aug. 5, 1989, at London's Wembley Stadium where they took on the Cleveland Browns for the 1989 American Bowl. (AP Photo/Gillian Allen)

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Former Eagles coach, sharp-tongued defensive guru Buddy Ryan dies at 85

In today’s NFL world of high-flying, pass-first offenses, defense isn’t really considered sexy. But few would deny that ...

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The recently hatched peregrine falcons sit in their City Hall aerie. (City Hall Falcons/Facebook)

Latest generation of City Hall peregrine falcons in fine health

A nesting pair of peregrine falcons, now in their sixth year atop City Hall in Philadelphia, have gotten some good news from the doctor. ...

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Falling in love — with running

Running is an acquired taste for many, and it’s no different for five-time marathoner Jen A. Miller. In her new book, “ ...

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Moving to the music: using science and sound to optimize your workout

It’s the age of the super athlete. Everyone wants to be faster, better, stronger, and even those of us with zero Olympic aspiration ...

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Author and talk show host Tavis Smiley is shown speaking at Book Expo America in 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, file)

Politics & Policy

Updated “Covenant” paints bleak picture of life in black America

The “Black Lives Matter” movement has thrust the nation’s racial divide into the spotlight. But of course, ...

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A look back at Jim Kenney’s first week in office

The shooting of Philadelphia Police Officer Jesse Hartnett unfortunately capped Jim Kenney’s first week as mayor of Philadelphia.&n ...

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Republican presidential candidate, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and his wife Mary Pat arrive at a campaign stop at a college student convention, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in Manchester, N.H. (Jim Cole/AP Photo)

Christie’s absence felt at home

It’s no secret at this point that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is pinning his presidential hopes on a win, or at least a good showing ...

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President Barack Obama, joined by gun violence victims, speaks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, about steps his administration is taking to reduce gun violence. Also on stage are stakeholders, and individuals whose lives have been impacted by the gun violence. (Carolyn Kaster/AP Photo)

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How will Obama’s executive orders affect Pa. gun laws?

An emotional President Obama signed a series of executive orders today aimed at curbing gun violence in America.The order expands backgro ...

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