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Host Stephen Dubner has surprising conversations that explore the riddles of everyday life and the weird wrinkles of human nature-from cheating and crime to parenting and sports. Dubner talks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, social scientists and entrepreneurs - and his Freakonomics co-author Steve Levitt.

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Jessica Noon, a former volunteer for La Finquita, helps prepare a new garden in 2019. (Angela Gervasi for WHYY)
Community

3 things to know about the new Pa. law that could help Philly gardeners own the land they steward

The law lowers the bar for “adverse possession.” It’s part of recent moves to improve garden land security.

1 year ago

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Health

Homelessness in New Jersey is compounded by extreme heat. Advocates are pushing for more cooling centers

New Jersey’s homeless population has risen 17% over the past few years, and there aren't enough resources to properly help unhoused people.

1 year ago

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Second Wind Bicycles
Community

In Montco, Second Wind Bicycles repairs and delivers bikes to people who need them the most

The nonprofit distributed 650 bikes last year to people in need throughout Montgomery, Berks and Bucks counties.

1 year ago

Cleaning up the homeless encampment
Courts & Law

How a Supreme Court ruling empowers Pa. towns — and threatens unhoused people

"It's setting a lot of dangerous precedents," said Chris Brickhouse of Better Days Ahead, "with more people entering poverty and being on the edge of poverty."

1 year ago

U.S. Supreme Court
Courts & Law

Supreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside

The ruling comes after homelessness in the United States grew a dramatic 12% last year to its highest reported level, as soaring rents and a decline in pandemic assistance.

1 year ago

Donna Bullock poses for a portrait
Politics & Policy

From the legislature to Project HOME: Pa. state Rep. Donna Bullock to bring ‘fighting spirit’ in new role as CEO

The decision comes nearly a year after Project HOME co-founders Sister Mary Scullion and Joan McConnon announced they would be stepping down.

1 year ago

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Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel
Community

75 new police recruits will deploy to Kensington next week as part of mayor’s push to clean up neighborhood

New academy graduates will be immediately dispatched to walk the beat in Philly’s “Kensington pocket.” The police commissioner says arrests will be made.

1 year ago

A physician assistant checks a vacant homeless camp in an attempt to provide medical care.
Community

Delaware count finds ‘unsurprising’ 9% increase state’s homeless population

With homelessness rising, trends include an increase in homeless children, individuals aged 55 and older and Black communities accounting for 60% of the affected population.

1 year ago

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Community
Billy Penn

Hundreds sign a petition calling for a halt to Fairmount drug treatment center plan

Residents say they were blindsided by the city’s proposal to house Kensington drug users.

1 year ago

A police officer sets up a barricade on the street
Politics & Policy

After Kensington encampment shutdown, what’s next for Philly’s plan to address the addiction crisis?

City police and outreach workers continue to monitor the area of Kensington’s open-air drug market as harm reduction workers provide a bridge to support services.

1 year ago

beds at a homeless shelter
Community

Point-in-time count offers ‘snapshot’ of homelessness in Montgomery County

The count showed an uptick in people experiencing homelessness — although more people were in emergency shelters rather than outdoors compared to the year before.

1 year ago

Quetcy Lozada
Community

Kensington sweep ‘doesn’t make a dent’ but is a start, says City Council member

Councilmember Quetcy Lozada was at K&A as the city cleared encampments Wednesday morning. "I wasn't disappointed,” she said, “I was just concerned.”

1 year ago

A rendering of the Sanctuary Village project
Urban Planning

Sanctuary Village is exploring suburban alternatives for tiny homes after Philly setback

The nonprofit is assessing interest, opportunities and funding in Montgomery, Bucks and Delaware counties.

1 year ago

Workers cleaning the sidewalk
Politics & Policy

Kensington sees clean streets, open sidewalks and a wave of displaced people after encampment clearing

The neighborhood has been the center of at least 10 such sweeps. The move has left some residents and business owners wondering about its long-term efficacy.

1 year ago

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Crews are seen cleaning up a street in Kensington.
Community
Billy Penn

After city clears out Kensington encampment, reactions are deeply split

Is this the start of a transformation, or just one more of the many cleanups the neighborhood has seen over the years?

1 year ago

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