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Science and the Fourth of July
Happy Birthday, America! From the very beginning, science has shaped this country. Many of the Founding Fathers — Madison, Jefferson, W
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Air Date: June 30, 2017
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How gerrymandering can make your vote worthless
When voters cast ballots for state representatives last fall, millions of Americans essentially had no choice: In 42 percent of all such
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7 years ago
Philly Muslims mark Eid al-Fitr with outdoor celebrations [photos]
For many years, large public prayer gatherings have been held on Eid al-Fitr in Clara Muhammad Square, which is adjacent to a large mosqu
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7 years ago
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A reformed fireworks enthusiast now stays inside on the Fourth
Each year, a Missouri man created a bigger and more explosive pyrotechnics display — until the summer an ATF agent showed up at his d
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7 years ago
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West Philly’s ‘Crazy drunk Omar’ troubled and troubling in death as in life
Something about crazy drunk Omar being dead. On a friend’s facebook page. That’s how I got the news last week. That’s one of the ug
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7 years ago
Weighing the health of hot dogs without killing the BBQ
Hot dogs are a staple of summer barbecues, but they’re also notoriously bad for you. Franks are typically a processed food, which
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7 years ago
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Opposition to Temple stadium burns brightly one year on
“It is revolting to me that Temple would rather use their money to gentrify a historically black area than to lift them up,” proclaimed a Temple student.
7 years ago
One lesson I brought home from Tel Aviv is how to eat hummus — an important skill now that several new hummusiot have sprung u
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8 years ago
Philly’s Rebuild initiative committed to integrity and transparency
Philadelphia’s recreation centers, parks, and libraries have been in need of revitalization for decades. Broken HVAC systems, water-log
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8 years ago
Sugary-drink tax a small price to pay for improvements to Philadelphia parks and rec
I grew up in the ’70s when gang activity in Philly was at its peak. Getting to and from home and school was a daily obstacle course
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8 years ago
Don’t trick yourself into thinking Gayborhood racism is new
Watching recent protests in the Gayborhood has brought on a strong case of déjà vu for me.
8 years ago
Why I wrote a love letter to Philadelphia
I've spent 25 years exploring the city's nooks and crannies and I am ready to share the city's secrets. So, I wrote a book: "100 Things To Do In Philadephia Before You Die."
8 years ago
To stay relevant, libraries must rethink how they connect to communities
Since the advent of the Internet, libraries no longer have a monopoly on information. Across the country, the changing digital landscape
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8 years ago
Greensgrow founder Corboy an uncommon Philadelphia leader
Mary Seton Corboy, founder of Greensgrow, a farm in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood, died on Aug. 7 at the age of 58.
8 years ago
Why I’m petitioning to enforce parking laws on S. Broad Street
During the DNC last week, my organization, 5th Square, launched a
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8 years ago