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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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Tomatoes on the vine at Greensgrow in Kensington are just a small part of the legacy of the urban farm's founder
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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.

9 years ago

Vehicles are parked in the median of South Broad Street in Philadelphia
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Why I’m petitioning to enforce parking laws on S. Broad Street

During the DNC last week, my organization, 5th Square, launched a ...

9 years ago

From left to right: Alexander Williams
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Rediscovering Spruce Street’s power to unite Philadelphians

When I first heard of Spruce Street Harbor Park, I thought: Cool — they are finally doing something about the boring concrete expanse that is Penn's Landing.

9 years ago

 Neighborhood leaders, city employees, a few police officers, and citizens who simply wanted to learn more attended a community policing forum at WHYY on Nov. 17. (Ifanyi Bell/for NewsWorks)
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What we talk about when we talk about community policing

NewsWorks hosted a public forum on Nov. 17 about the relationship between the police and the communities they serve by asking: What should the future of policing look like?

10 years ago

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At Philly community policing forum, cops and citizens lean on each other

NewsWorks hosted a public discussion to find out how Philadelphians are addressing the national dialogue about community-police relations.

10 years ago

a few police officers
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Public safety, trust depend on work of police and community both

NewsWorks hosted a public discussion on Nov. 17 at WHYY studios about the relationship between the police and the communities they serve. Four guests shared personal stories.

10 years ago

 The intersection of Germantown and Erie avenues is shown in this Google Street View image.
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Community

Police, businesses, urban planners and residents can build safer communities together

My mother was a very compassionate and faithful volunteer in the community and our church. I want to live and leave that same sweet fragrance of integrity and kindness.

10 years ago

 Police officers watch as protesters pass by Philadelphia's City Hall in May. (Bastiaan Slabbers/for NewsWorks, file)
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Overcoming police brutality starts with positive community interaction

I have learned to not view all officers as "bad cops." However, society does not understand that we cannot say #AllLivesMatter until everyone understands #BlackLivesMatter.

10 years ago

 U.S. Attorney Zane Memeger speaks in March about the Department of Justice recommendations for reforming the use of deadly force by police in Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Community

Police officers and the people they protect must make closer bonds

As the United States becomes more diverse, the role of the police becomes more dynamic and challenging, but I believe we have moved too far from the original intent.

10 years ago

 Officers stand near the 14th district police station on Haines Street in Philadelphia. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks, file)
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Community

Community Policing 101: A safer neighborhood requires neighbor involvement

The foundation of community policing rests upon three building blocks: community leaders, community participation, and governmental agencies.

10 years ago

 Th author's Mt. Airy block (Anndee Hochman/for NewsWorks)
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Community

Love thy neighbors — because you can’t divorce them

We knew the neighbors had become true friends when they came to help us say goodbye to the old refrigerator. Here’s the stor ...

10 years ago

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 This stretch of green along the Corinthian Avenue side of Eastern State Penitentiary has since been developed into a park called Corinthian Gardens. (Nathaniel Hamilton/for NewsWorks, file)
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Philly should prioritize fair neighborhood development, more green space

Philadelphia needs to be a town that is both affordable and well developed; everyone deserves to live in a neighborhood that meets their needs within their financial capacity.

10 years ago

 A neighborhood in West Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY, file)
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Community

Portraits through door frames, a changing Philadelphia

Knocking on doors to ask if people planned to vote in the upcoming election, I thought I could identify the pulse of the city. Turns out there are as many pulses as people.

10 years ago

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Community

Philly neighborhoods forum asks: How can we achieve a fair future?

When you bring 100 Philadelphians together to discuss how to improve communities for long-term residents and new neighbors alike, you get hundreds of more questions.

11 years ago

 About 100 people gathered at WHYY studios for the first in a series of public Speak Easy forums. The topic this time,
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Community

Six words about Philadelphia neighborhoods

It's not hard to get Philadelphians to talk about where they live. We asked people to describe their neighborhood in six words or less. Here's a look at the result.

11 years ago

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