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Hidden Brain helps curious people understand the world and themselves. Using science and storytelling, Hidden Brain reveals the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, and the biases that shape our choices.

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Community

Washington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments is being laid off

The newspaper’s books department will be closed, and its Washington-area news department and editing staff will be restructured, Murray told staff members.

4 days ago

Ask Governor Meyer
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Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 01/29/2026

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us for this January edition to address top issues for residents of the first state.

Air Date: January 29, 2026 9:00 pm

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Health

Medicaid cuts ahead: ‘It’s going to affect everyone,’ Philly health care workers warn

PASNAP unions and 10 partner organizations have introduced a “Healthcare Bill of Rights” and are urging lawmakers to pledge support for safety net programs.

2 weeks ago

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Cherelle Parker sitting at a table holding up the bill she just signed, surrounded by other officials
Politics & Policy

Philly Saves retirement program will go to voters for approval on May ballot

The program would automatically sign people up without a company-supported retirement program and deduct 3–6% for a Roth or traditional IRA.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:11
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Money

New Jersey’s business outlook for 2026: What you need to know

With rising unemployment and higher energy costs, Garden State businesses are expressing concern about what the new year has in store for them.

1 month ago

The class of 2025 celebrates their graduation at the University of Pennsylvania's 269th commencement on Monday, May 19, 2025, in Philadelphia.
Money

Gen Z college graduates in Philadelphia are facing tough odds in the job market

With a historically bad job market, phantom job listings and a loss of entry-level positions due to AI, young Philadelphians are sounding the alarm.

2 months ago

A SEPTA bus travels down a street in Philadelphia
Urban Planning

Philadelphia schools warn of transportation disruption as union leaders say a SEPTA strike is ‘imminent’

In the event of a strike, students will not be marked late due to “SEPTA-related travel challenges,” Superintendent Watlington said Sunday.

2 months ago

A man wearing a sweatshirt with the Local 234 logo on it
Community

‘A strike is imminent’: SEPTA’s largest workers union poised to hit picket lines

Union leaders say they are seeking modest raises, pension increases, changes to working conditions and health care improvements.

2 months ago

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Community

Monument project in New Jersey seeks to reframe narrative about migrants and labor amid political rhetoric and debates

The project will see a monument in each of the state’s three regions tell stories of migrants' roles in the Garden State labor force.

2 months ago

Listen 1:00
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Education

School District of Philadelphia reaches tentative agreement with principals union

For the last three months, principals and other school administrators were working without a new contract.

2 months ago

Listen 0:32
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Education

Haverford teachers union appoints new president amid negotiations with school district

Karen Potratz, a school psychologist at Chestnutwold Elementary School, will serve as interim president of the Haverford Township Education Association.

3 months ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Art Museum’s new director and CEO will be Daniel H. Weiss

Weiss has ties to the Philly region and had been the head of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

3 months ago

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia Housing Authority will shrink staff in 2026 to cut operating expenses

The decision is meant to reduce operating costs as the agency works to remake its entire portfolio of affordable units.

3 months ago

Listen 1:05
SNAP EBT information sign is displayed at a gas station
Community

What to know about expanded work requirements about to kick in for SNAP

SNAP food benefits are flowing again after a pause during the federal government shutdown. But the clock is about to start on a policy that imposes work requirements.

3 months ago

Philadelphia City Hall
Politics & Policy

Changes in Philadelphia’s diversity, equity and inclusion policies are designed to comply with new court rulings

Mayor Parker says the old contracting and procurement policies violate court rulings. The city rewrote them into small business preferences instead of aspirational guidelines.

3 months ago

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