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Pennsylvania

Studio 2
Health

Dr. Ala Stanford’s memoir, actor Ed Helms on 1970s FBI scandal

We talk about Dr. Stanford’s North Philly childhood, the barriers she broke to become a pediatric surgeon and her new memoir. Plus, Helms talks talks about a 1971FBI heist.

Air Date: August 29, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 53:11
Pharmaceuticals in North Andover, Mass.
Health

Auditor faults Pennsylvania agency over fees from Medicaid-funded prescriptions

A review by Pa.'s elected financial watchdog says there are shortcomings in a state agency’s oversight of fees paid to pharmacy benefit managers in the Medicaid program.

2 years ago

a hand holds a mussel above other mussels
Science

Conservationists find mussel life near Pennypack on the Delaware

Finding mussel life in the Delaware River is a sign of good water quality, conservationists say.

2 years ago

Listen 1:13
a person holds a cell phone
Politics & Policy

A phishing scam is targeting some Pa. voters. Here’s what to know

The text message falsely claims the recipient is not registered to vote, and asks them to provide personal information on an unsecure website.

2 years ago

Listen 0:46
William Formica
Education
6abc

Souderton Area School Board director apologizes for comments posted about Kamala Harris

He was accused of writing that Harris performed a sex act in response to a question about the vice president's political accomplishments.

2 years ago

Students returning to school
Studio 2
Education

Will new money for schools lead to better outcomes for students?

A historic lawsuit over equity in school funding has lead to over $1 billion in state money. How will the new influx of effect K-12 education?

Air Date: August 28, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 52:10
Brendan Boyle
Education

As heat prompts early dismissals, Philly lawmakers call for more funds for public school facilities

U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle and other local officials highlighted longstanding issues like lack of air conditioning and poor ventilation.

2 years ago

Students returning to school
Education

Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker and Superintendent Tony Watlington welcome students on first day of school

Parker, Watlington and other school officials were on hand at Franklin S. Edmonds School in Mount Airy on Monday to celebrate the beginning of the school year.

2 years ago

Listen 1:19
Chester Water Authority building
Politics & Policy

Chester receiver aims to monetize bankrupt city’s water assets. Chester Water Authority vows to fight it

The receiver’s office asserts there’s an important caveat to their monetization plan: The entities must remain publicly owned.

2 years ago

The exterior of George W. Hill Correctional Facility in Delaware County
Courts & Law

A Delco man has yet to return to the county prison. He was accidentally released more than 2 weeks ago

Prison staff accidentally released Daniel Rogers from the George W. Hill Correctional Facility on Aug. 9. The Darby man, who was serving time for a DUI, has yet to return.

2 years ago

Listen 0:49
A solar panel is visible.
PlanPhilly
Education

New state grant program means solar panels could bring deeper savings to cash-strapped Philly schools

The cash-strapped district expects to be eligible to apply for Solar for Schools grants and is currently working to identify good sites for solar.

2 years ago

Listen 1:11
Cornel West speaking at a rally
Politics & Policy

Cornel West can’t be on Pennsylvania’s presidential ballot, court decides

Independent presidential candidate Cornel West has lost a legal challenge in his bid to get on the ballot in the battleground of Pennsylvania.

2 years ago

Melissa Smith and Susan Phillips pet a sheep through a fence
Science

Climate Fixers: Slowing down fashion with a century-old tradition in Collegeville, Pa.

Industrial farms damage waterways and contribute to climate change. But at Pa.’s only certified organic sheep farm in Montco, the sheep do all the hard work.

2 years ago

attendees hold Harris Walz signs and cheer
Politics & Policy

‘Almost as serious as breathing’: Philly-area Democrats celebrate Kamala Harris’ nomination at DNC watch parties

Likely Democratic voters in Glenside and Manayunk celebrated Vice President Kamala Harris’ shot at the White House.

2 years ago

Listen 0:52
Bob Casey smiles behind a podium
Politics & Policy

DNC wraps up as Sen. Casey talks ‘greedflation,’ other Pa. pols reflect on the week

Sen. Bob Casey had his moment at the Democratic National Convention. Other Pennsylvania politicians say Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are bringing joy to the campaign trail.

2 years ago

Listen 0:54
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