Pennsylvania
Tavern Revolution 250: The Hessians
We're talking about the role of Hessian soldiers in the American Revolution. Plus, an astonishing recent discovery at the site of a 1777 battle.
Air Date: April 30, 2026
Listen 52:39Toxic PFAS chemicals are found in hundreds of everyday products, including cosmetics, menstrual products, dental floss and items for babies.
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Listen 1:08Haverford College president rejects calls to review Howard Lutnick library name despite Epstein ties
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and his family had lunch with Jeffrey Epstein on his island in 2012. Students want his name removed from the college’s main library.
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Listen 0:52Less than three weeks away, the May 19 primary will likely determine who replaces Dwight Evans in Congress next year.
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Listen 1:13The judge paused his own order, writing that while the university is unlikely to win its appeal, the delay will not harm a federal investigation.
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Listen 0:57Pa. wants homeowners to ditch their lawns for meadows — starting with free native plant kits
Unlike lawns, which have short roots, meadows soak up water and prevent stormwater pollution.
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Listen 1:12Chester County wants to encourage more trips to the farmer’s market — one stamp at a time
Upon visiting a participating farmer’s market on the Chester County Farmer’s Market Trail map, participating shoppers will receive a stamp.
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Montgomery County Trail Challenge returns with 4 new ‘scavenger hunt’ locations
Participants can visit 18 trails and four historic sites, collecting animal symbols for prizes through Dec. 7.
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Listen 1:01Some Montgomery County voters will consider referendums on a series of charter amendments and a tax increase for open space.
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Listen 1:04Public health teams across the state ramped up efforts to target STIs after a sharp increase between 2020 and 2021.
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Listen 1:08Studio 2 Extra: Philly author Emma Copley Eisenberg
Studio 2 co-host Avi Wolfman-Arent sits down with Eisenberg to hear why bodies deserve more lines in literature and why "fat" is often the best descriptor.
Air Date: April 24, 2026 1:30 pm
Listen 15:45Democrat Josh Shapiro tests political muscle in swing-state Pennsylvania’s midterms
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has never said whether he's interested in running for president. But he does say he wants a voice in his party's future.
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ACLU of Pa. sues ICE over ‘unmasking’ subpoenas sent to Montgomery County residents
Earlier this year, DHS dropped two administrative subpoenas seeking the personal data of Montgomery County residents who were critical of ICE.
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Listen 1:12Chester County Town Tours and Village Walks returns for 32nd year. Here’s what to know
To honor the nation’s 250th anniversary, the free history program in Chester County will have a theme: “13 Tours for 13 Colonies.”
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Listen 1:09Patriotic women from around Pennsylvania donate to spruce up Independence Hall
Ahead of America250 celebrations, historically accurate window treatments “contribute to the authenticity” of famed building.
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