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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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Listen 1:04It’s a fact: Mark Wahlberg actually is an honorary Philadelphian
It’s a title the Philly mayor bestowed a decade ago upon the Boston native, who famously played Eagle Vince Papale (and intro'd the pope).
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Contemporary Lenape artists offer their perspective on Lenape history
“Never Broken” at Michener Museum in Doylestown, Pa., asked Indigenous artists to tell the history of the Lenape people.
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Listen 1:27The U.S. marks 22 years since 9/11 with tributes and tears, from ground zero to Alaska
People gathered Monday at memorials, firehouses, city halls, campuses and elsewhere to observe the 22nd anniversary of the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil.
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The fight to admit girls to Philly’s Central High School
It took two court battles, including a Supreme Court case, to change the status quo at what was considered a bastion of academic excellence.
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Say yes to the dress: Ann Lowe’s gowns for high society adorn Winterthur
Called “society’s best-kept secret,” Ann Lowe made gowns for special occasions, including Jackie Kennedy’s wedding dress.
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The Roundhouse moves closer to historic preservation with committee vote
The curvy building is considered both an architectural marvel and a symbol of police brutality.
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Guide: Explore the First Amendment with the new exhibit at the National Constitution Center
A guide to what to look for at the new exhibit commemorating the five freedoms: speech, press, assembly, petition, and religion.
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ChatGPT in School, Taco Tuesday Lawsuit, Delaware’s Earliest Residents
Students are back in class and so is ChatGPT. What does AI mean for the future of teaching and learning? And, a N.J. man battles Taco Bell for "Taco Tuesday."
Air Date: September 5, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:18When the Beatles were smuggled into Philadelphia… with the help of Frank Rizzo
The Fab Four rode into town on the back of a fish truck, per famed Philly DJ Hy Lit.
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Cats and cannons collide at Gettysburg’s feline-themed Civil War museum
The Civil War Tails museum of Gettysburg, Pa., uses handmade cat figurines and dioramas to portray pivotal battle moments.
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Basking in a month of Phillies homers, a franchise record and 3rd best in baseball history
Bryce Harper. Kyle Schwarber. Trea Turner. Nick Castellanos. Bryson Stott. Alec Bohm. 59 dingers. August was beautiful.
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