Shai Ben-Yaacov

Behind the screams: ‘Terror Behind the Walls’

Just one week left until Halloween, but the famously frightening haunted house at Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia called ̶ ...

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'People don't come here to be the latest Batman, they come here to look good,' said Pierre's Costumes owner Rich Williamson. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)

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Halloween is busy but fun for a costume maker

Halloween is nearly here–but for those in the costume business, there’s no time to be afraid. On tonight’s Recap, ...

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At Clivedon mansion, some wall have holes from musket balls fired during the Battle of Germantown. (Shai Ben-Yaacov/WHYY)

Colonists may have lost, but Philadelphians win at the Battle of Germantown

The 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg got plenty of attention this year. But an earlier battle that’s reenacted e ...

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A dreary week for furloughed federal employees

This week’s unseasonable warmth may have brightened the work week for some. But furloughed federal employees, like our guest on thi ...

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Newsworks Tonight, October 1, 2013 – Full Show

Holly Otterbein talks with tourists who were inconvenienced by the government shutdown when they tried to visit Independence National His ...

Air Date: October 1, 2013

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Pirates return to playoffs after two decade absence

The Pittsburgh Pirates make their triumphant return to the playoffs this evening in a play-in game against the Cincinnati Reds, and many ...

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Newsworks Tonight, September 23, 2013 – Full Show

Holly Otterbein reports on whether the School Reform Commission could soon control how much city residents pay in sales taxes. Eliz ...

Air Date: September 23, 2013

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Penn Prof. John Jackson tackles race relations at Lightbulb Cafe

Eagles Wide Receiver Riley Cooper’s derogatory comments about African Americans kicked off a conversation about race. Univers ...

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NewsWorks Tonight September 20, 2013 – Full Show

Holly Otterbein speaks with members of the Philadelphia Coalition Advocating for Public Schools as they hold a weekly rally demanding mor ...

Air Date: September 20, 2013

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Rowhouses: Seen in Many Cities, but Quintessentially Philadelphia

Philadelphia is often called a city of neighborhoods, and by extension, that means a city of homes. Its signature house, the rowhome, is ...

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