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Burlington County Prison Museum is restoring decades-old graffiti created by prisoners
The $2.9 million conservation project began in May and includes a new roof and other masonry work at the museum.
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Listen 1:15Penn Museum will no longer display exposed human remains
In an update to its Human Remains Policy, the archeology museum will no longer consider exhibiting any exposed human remains.
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Listen 1:14Personal connections to the South Philly bakery span generations, state lines and, in some cases, international borders.
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Vexillologists are descending on Philadelphia for an annual meeting about all things flag
From the lore of Betsy Ross to the very real Markoe Standard, the city is known for its “wealth of vexillological riches.”
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Earth’s ‘Fragile Moment’ with Michael Mann, Latest on Irizarry Police Shooting
After the hottest summer on record, climate scientist Michael Mann shares lessons from Earth’s prehistoric past. Also, the latest on charges dropped against Officer Mark Dial.
Air Date: September 27, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:19The True Story of the AR-15 Rifle, NJ Sen. Bob Menendez Bribery Charges
The 20 million AR-15s in the U.S. today are a symbol of constitutional freedom, evil and terror. A new book, 'American Gun', traces the weapon's history and transformation.
Air Date: September 26, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:17She was the first Black woman in Pennsylvania history to hold a cabinet position, and is remembered for much more.
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Big Tobacco’s Addictive Snacks, Medical Aid in Dying, Opera Philadelphia
We’ll find out how cigarette manufacturers made some processed food addicting. Then, Judy Govatos talks about death with dignity. Opera Philadelphia's David Devan also joins.
Air Date: September 21, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:20Mütter Museum Controversy, the History of Pockets, the First Emoticon
Philadelphia's Mütter Museum is wrestling with ethical questions about its displays of human remains. Also, the invention of the pocket and the first emoticon :-).
Air Date: September 19, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:39125 years ago, a cross-country murder case gave new meaning to the term ‘death by chocolate’
Delaware couple John and Mary Dunning did not have a happy marriage.
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Why Mexican Independence Day revelers in Philadelphia shout ‘Viva Mexico’ in historical battle cry
Communities across the Delaware Valley this week hosted historical re-enactments of El Grito de Dolores.
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Martin Luther King’s legacy lives on through Palmyra graduate Dr. Clarence B. Jones
When asked what MLK would think of today’s gun violence, Jones said: “He would put his head in his arms, and he would just weep.”
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Listen 1:22Mütter Museum launches public engagement program over the future of its collection
After a controversial decision to rethink its collection of medical pathologies, the Mütter will launch a 2-year public discussion about human remains.
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A new report measures the pace of progress towards economic parity since the famed civil rights demonstration.
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Salman Rushdie addresses rising authoritarianism during First Amendment Summit in Philadelphia
“One of the preconditions for the rise of an authoritarian strongman is that people cease to believe in the truth,” Rushdie said.
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