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Community

Delaware program aims to expand maternal care access in rural communities

A new initiative in southern Delaware aims to reduce maternal health disparities by bringing prenatal and postpartum support directly to women.

8 hours ago

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Health

Temple study finds adults who got gender-affirming surgeries happy with results, not the process

As governments try to limit gender-affirming surgeries for adults, researchers looked at how the process can be better for those who can get them.

3 days ago

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Health

Penn PCOS Center to undergo name change in effort to improve care

The name change, which was 10 years in the making, reflects growing research showing that the effects of PCOS go far beyond reproductive health.

3 weeks ago

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This episode is from Dying on the Inside: Women Lifers at Muncy Prison, a podcast production from Studio 2 co-host Cherri Gregg and Temple University’s Logan Center for Urban Investigative Reporting
Studio 2
Courts & Law

Dying on the Inside: What happens to aging women in prison?

Soon, 1 in 3 incarcerated people will be over 50. But prisons are not equipped to handle the aging population. A new podcast by Studio 2's Cherri Gregg explores this dilemma.

Air Date: May 6, 2026 1:00 pm

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Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

Studio 2 Extra: Philly author Emma Copley Eisenberg

Studio 2 co-host Avi Wolfman-Arent sits down with Eisenberg to hear why bodies deserve more lines in literature and why "fat" is often the best descriptor.

Air Date: April 24, 2026 1:30 pm

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Studio 2
Lifestyle

Age gaps in romance

Assumptions about power imbalances, lifestyle differences, finances, and sex follow couples with age gaps. But when consenting adults fall in love, does age matter?

Air Date: April 15, 2026 12:00 pm

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Studio 2
Lifestyle

Why making friends feels hard – and what Philadelphians do about it

Making friends as an adult can be awkward. Even if you get an introduction, busy schedules often get in the way of nurturing a new connection. Here is what you can do.

Air Date: April 9, 2026 12:00 pm

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Education

Trump administration terminates agreements to protect transgender students in Sussex County school district and 4 others

Cape Henlopen School District in Delaware is one of five districts that previously reached an anti-discrimination agreement with the Biden and Obama administrations.

2 months ago

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Arts & Entertainment

WHYY series on Revolutionary era and its lasting impact begins with Free Library event on women, power and equality

WHYY is partnering with Penn’s McNeil Center for Early American Studies for a series of events this spring examining the impact of the American Revolution.

3 months ago

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Health

Why Pennsylvania’s women are struggling to find estrogen patches for menopause hormone therapy

The nationwide shortage is being driven by a steady rise in demand for menopausal hormone therapy that is outpacing current patch supply.

3 months ago

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Community
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Women in cycling: How one Philadelphia woman paved the way

As the first woman to own and manage a men’s professional cycling team and as the director of this year’s Philadelphia Cycling Classic, Robin Morton is invested in cycling.

3 months ago

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Education
Billy Penn

The world’s first-ever women’s medical college opened in Philly 176 years ago

A “Firstival” event at Drexel University on Saturday honors the pioneering school, doctors, and successor institutions.

3 months ago

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Community
Billy Penn

It’s Women’s History Month: Here’s how you can celebrate in Philly

Philly has lots of iconic history – and the role women have played in building up the city is a big part. Here are ways you can celebrate women this month.

3 months ago

Studio 2
Money

Prenups, postnups and how to navigate money in marriage

According to a 2023 Harris Poll, 21% of Americans say they have signed a prenup, up from 3% in 2010. What's driving this trend?

Air Date: February 12, 2026 1:00 pm

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Studio 2
Health

The science and history of exercise

In a world where influencers tout magical fitness formulas and new workout gadgets are unveiled seemingly every day, what really matters when it comes to staying in shape?

Air Date: February 5, 2026 1:00 pm

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