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The Daily is the radio edition of the popular podcast by the same name, produced by The New York Times. Hosts Michael Barbaro and Sabrina Tavernise provide an irresistible layman’s approach to some of the most compelling and complicated stories of our time.

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Members of Philadelphia Double Dutch club in practice
Community

These older Philadelphia women are returning to their childhoods and jumping double Dutch to stay fit as they age

Members of the 40+ Double Dutch subclub in the West Oak Lane neighborhood celebrate aging, fitness and sisterhood during weekly meetups.

2 weeks ago

Listen 2:03
Senior couple organizing items in the home attic
Studio 2
Lifestyle

How to declutter your home

What do we really need, and how can we get rid of clutter? What’s the line between memorabilia and trash?

Air Date: December 22, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:17
Many booths advertised help with Medicare
Health

More than 400,000 Pa. seniors are expected to save with lower Medicare drug prices in 2026

Pennsylvanians will see their out-of-pocket costs for 10 medications drop by 53% on average, according to a new AARP report.

2 weeks ago

Asian women dance inside while holding traditional umbrellas
Billy Penn
Community
Billy Penn

What can older adults do to overcome isolation during winter?

From shorter days to colder weather, winter is tough on everyone, but especially seniors. Here’s what to do, and why it’s so important.

3 weeks ago

Studio 2
Lifestyle

How the beauty industry is changing society

The global beauty industry is worth $450 billion dollars and it's growing year after year. What's driving the beauty boom?

Air Date: December 11, 2025

Listen 44:34
Scammers and fraudsters have found numerous ways to convince us they're real. So, how do you make sure not to fall victim to scams?
Studio 2
Money

Inside the $16B scam industry

Fake water bills and phantom UPS deliveries are nearly unavoidable. And now with AI, scams are just getting more sophisticated. How do we avoid becoming a victim?

Air Date: November 25, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:27
Bob Meyer looks into a microscope
Science

How Philadelphia seniors are tracking microplastics in streams and working to ‘leave a better world’

Members of the Senior Environment Corps wade into streams, peer through microscopes and teach kids how to identify aquatic critters.

2 months ago

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Congregate meals bring senior center members together
Community
Billy Penn

Community garden feeds aging adults’ need for good nutrition and good company

Gardening clubs and nutrition programs are just a few of the supports the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging offers to seniors in the city.

2 months ago

Robert Reed deposits his ballot in an election drop box in Newark, N.J.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey election 2025: What you need to know about casting your ballot as an older adult in the governor’s race

Older adults, who are also the most consistent voting bloc, have cited affordability as a top concern.

3 months ago

Jackie Jackson, 65, member of the PHL Huntington Park Walkers
Health

Philadelphia seniors ‘strut’ into aging as they take charge of their health and find community

The Hunting Park We Walk PHL group joined more than 500 older city residents for Philadelphia Corporation for Aging’s 13th Senior Strut health event.

3 months ago

Listen 1:46
Jayme Strasburger decidió compostar a su madre
Community

‘De vuelta a la tierra’: el compostaje humano ofrece a las familias una opción ecológica para el descanso final de sus seres queridos

New Jersey podría ser el decimocuarto estado en permitir el compostaje humano. Los defensores afirman que esta opción es más ecológica que el entierro o la cremación.

3 months ago

Kathryn Grody on stage reaching an arm up
Arts & Entertainment

For Kathryn Grody’s new play in Malvern, getting angry about aging isn’t just for older adults

The world premiere of “The Unexpected 3rd,” at the People’s Light theater in Chester County, is partly due to Grody’s unexpected, online pandemic stardom.

3 months ago

A woman standing behind her elderly aunt who is sitting in a wheelchair
Community
Billy Penn

Philly centenarians share lessons, and memories, at Simpson House celebration

The 5, all women, had been everything from choir members to welders during World War II, in their 100-plus years.

3 months ago

A woman holds up a framed photo of her family
Community

Pennsylvania launches free statewide legal support program for grandparents raising grandchildren

The statewide free legal line, staffed by attorneys at the SeniorLAW Center, will provide advice and resources to help families navigate the court system.

3 months ago

Listen 1:15
A woman uses soil remains of her mother to grow sunflowers
Courts & Law
6abc

New Jersey legalizes human composting as alternative to traditional burial

It's now the 14th U.S. state to legalize natural organic reduction. The legislation, which takes effect next year, allows funeral homes and facilities to offer the service.

4 months ago

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