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Hosted by Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich, Radiolab is a show about curiosity. Where sound illuminates ideas, and the boundaries blur between science, philosophy, and human experience.

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Community

New Jersey’s REAL ID deadline: What residents need to know

Starting May 7, REAL IDs will be the only driver’s licenses accepted to board a plane or enter a federal building.

1 year ago

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Pati Smith smiles
Arts & Entertainment

Patti Smith takes another look back in a new memoir, ‘Bread of Angels’

In her new book, the poet-writer-musician reflects on her childhood in Philadelphia and South Jersey, her move to Michigan and her grief over the death of her husband.

1 year ago

Camden residents hold signs reading STOP the BURN and HOLD EMR ACCOUNTABLE
Politics & Policy

Camden City Council approves regulating lithium-ion batteries after massive EMR fire

EMR says lithium-ion batteries at their scrapyard caused a four-alarm blaze. Residents are skeptical it will hold the yard operator accountable.

1 year ago

Volunteers at New Jersey’s beaches last year
Science

Thousands of bottle caps, plastic pieces littered New Jersey beaches last year, report finds

Though the number of plastic bags found on New Jersey beaches has declined, overall plastic waste persists.

1 year ago

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Children lining up to get a vaccine shot from the doctor
Health

How to track down your childhood vaccination records in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware

As infectious disease outbreaks are rising globally, health experts recommend people confirm their vaccination status, especially for childhood immunizations.

1 year ago

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Captain Bergen posing for a photo
Community

Trenton, N.J. Fire Department appoints first woman fire captain in its history

The new fire captain wants to encourage girls and boys to consider becoming a firefighter.

1 year ago

Listen 1:07
a sign by the water reads FISHING ALLOWED
Science

Anglers to cast their lines during New Jersey’s opening day of trout season

New Jersey Fish and Wildlife stocked more than 180,000 rainbow trout in waterways across the state to kick off Saturday’s opening-day event.

1 year ago

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Two students help put away supplies in a classroom
Education

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to cut teacher-training money, for now

The justices split 5-4 Friday, with Chief Justice John Roberts joining the three liberal justices in dissent.

1 year ago

Camden County N.J. election officials demonstrate mail-in voting
Courts & Law

Del., N.J. among states suing to block Trump’s election order, saying it violates the Constitution

The lawsuit is the fourth against the executive order issued just a week ago.

1 year ago

Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

Best of Philly tourism: Off-the-beaten-path edition

We rounded up the coolest spots in Delaware, New Jersey, Philadelphia and the suburbs for food and drink, outdoor activities, attractions worth the cost and free things to do.

Air Date: April 3, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 37:47
Cherry trees in bloom along the river
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Cherry Blossom Festival, Phillies home opening weekend and Philly Jazz Month in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

April 3–6: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in Delaware, a Johnny Cash musical in South Jersey and a restaurant week in the Philly ‘burbs.

1 year ago

Phil Murphy speaks
Courts & Law

Creating and sharing deceptive AI-generated media is now a crime in New Jersey

The creation and dissemination of deceptive deepfake media is now a crime punishable by up to five years in prison.

1 year ago

Cory Booker speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

New Jersey’s U.S. Sen. Cory Booker sets a record, makes a marathon speech objecting to several Trump administration policies

Sen. Booker got help from fellow Democrats during his marathon, anti-Trump speech, the longest Senate speech in history.

1 year ago

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Community

Camden County launches Blue Envelope program to help communication between police and autistic drivers

The program, which informs police officers if a driver is autistic, was first implemented in the Garden State in Hunterdon County.

1 year ago

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Sen. Cory Booker speaks during a hearing in Washington
Politics & Policy

Who is Cory Booker, the Democrat from New Jersey holding the Senate floor?

Booker played part in a 2018 bipartisan measure to overhaul federal sentencing laws passed after some Black leaders forged an alliance with Trump.

1 year ago

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