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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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Politics & Policy

‘Love,’ ‘boo-boos’ and Main Street: Chester Mayor Stefan Roots unveils plan for bankrupt city’s economic resurrection

Mayor Roots said the city must leverage its position as a college town to re-establish its commercial district.

2 years ago

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Kwadzo Watson wants to win licenses to grow and sell weed and make gummies and other products. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Courts & Law

They got busted for weed. Now Delaware might license them to grow or sell it legally

More than one-third of Delaware licenses will go to people who have marijuana convictions or grew up in a “disproportionately impacted area.”

2 years ago

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Community

Some Philly businesses could get $50K boost from the city

The Department of Commerce expects to award 20 historically disadvantaged businesses $50,000 forgivable loans, which convert into grants, later this year.

2 years ago

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Proponents of school vouchers say they offer families more educational options and potentially better learning environments, but critics argue they divert funding from public schools and may not be effective in improving academic outcomes.
Studio 2
Education

The debate about school vouchers, New Jersey Democrat George Norcross indictment

Music superstar Jay-Z has given a celebrity jolt to Pennsylvania's school-voucher debate. Should the government cover private school costs for kids in low-performing schools?

Air Date: June 18, 2024 12:00 pm

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Jay-Z
Education

Jay-Z’s Roc Nation to drum up support for private school vouchers in Philadelphia

The entertainment company announced funding for a statewide legislative proposal to spend taxpayer money on private school scholarships for low-income families.

2 years ago

Pushpinder Singh
Community

A spot in the borough newsletter? How Media Borough incentivizes sustainable businesses

Participating shops receive a sticker, table placards — and a promotional boost from the borough.

2 years ago

Buildings are seen along Market Street in Center City
Studio 2
Money

Are return-to-office mandates helpful or harmful?

Mayor Parker is ordering city workers back to the office five days a week. Who is winning the battle between remote and office work?

Air Date: May 22, 2024 12:00 pm

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Ben Pascal
Science

A French food safety giant is building an innovation center in Philly’s Navy Yard

BioMérieux’s new 32,000-square-foot space will have offices, manufacturing and research and development, plus a warehouse.

2 years ago

woman smells candle
Studio 2
Money

Is the state of the economy really bad?, psychology of smell, Crozer hospital ownership in limbo

We hear a lot of complaints about the economy. But, is it really that bad? We'll get the answer from Moody's Analytics Mark Zandi.

Air Date: May 15, 2024 12:00 pm

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Shalimar Thomas
Urban Planning

North Broad’s economic renaissance strategy now has a budget

Property owners along North Broad Street inside the new district paid an extra fee to support economic development efforts along the commercial corridor.

2 years ago

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Ballet dancers on stage
Arts & Entertainment

Philly’s arts and culture scene is still a ‘powerhouse,’ but pandemic recovery remains uneven

Despite some success stories, many of the region’s arts and culture organizations have not returned to pre-pandemic levels.

2 years ago

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A box of bell peppers sitting on a table
Community

A Mercer County group is helping make food pantries more accessible to people with disabilities

Trenton Health Team has expanded a free food-finder online directory, which provides critically important accessibility information.

2 years ago

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Rowhouses in Wilmington on a street.
Money

In revitalizing Wilmington’s southeastern side, the focus is on fostering and growing a multiethnic economy

The city plans to rejuvenate its southeastern side, emphasizing diversity and exploring an Office of New Americans.

2 years ago

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Community

Pew State of the City: Philadelphia’s workforce is more educated than ever, but poverty divide lingers

Philadelphia adults are more likely to have a college degree than the national average but less likely than some peer cities.

2 years ago

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The former site of the PES Refinery
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Warehouse construction begins at former South Philly refinery site

The 300,000-square-foot building is the first of dozens planned for the demolished site of the largest refinery on the East Coast.

2 years ago

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