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Think is a national call-in radio program, hosted by acclaimed journalist Krys Boyd and produced by KERA — North Texas’ PBS and NPR member station. Each week, listeners across the country tune in to the program to hear thought-provoking, in-depth conversations with newsmakers from across the globe.

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The ‘Tush Push’ has really gotten under the NFL’s skin. Just watch Eagles opponents’ schedule reveals for evidence

There were also easter eggs, funny cameos and some lazy stereotypes aimed at the defending Super Bowl champs.

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Philadelphia’s Italian Market Festival returns this weekend. Here’s what to expect

A greased pole climbing competition, meatballs, gelato, tacos and more! The 9th street fest is back with a bang.

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Trump’s grant and contract cuts in Philadelphia approach $280 million (and counting)

The feds have slashed funding for university research, public health, climate resiliency, public service and food banks.

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From Dolly Parton to MrBeast, James Patterson is always learning

One of the best-selling authors of all time sat down with Terry Gross for an onstage interview as WHYY gave him its annual Lifelong Learning Award.

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Art of the Win: Kansas City museum delivers painting to Philly as part of Super Bowl wager

The Philadelphia Museum of Art will display a Manet painting it received from KC’s Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art until August.

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PennDOT proposes a ‘road diet’ for Northeast Philadelphia’s Castor Avenue in effort to make it safer

Instead of two lanes in each direction, PennDOT wants one lane each way and a center turning lane, as well as a raised curb extension and SEPTA boarding lanes.

1 month ago

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The Italian Market Fest, Japanese Breakfast, New Hope PrideFest and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

May 14 - May 18: Derrick Wang’s ‘Fearless’ in Del., HBCU Fest in Philly, and ‘Whose Live Anyway?’ in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

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Philadelphia Eagles release 2025 schedule | Full list of opponents, times and dates

The defending Super Bowl champions open the regular season Thursday, Sept. 4 at home against the Dallas Cowboys.

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Philly politicians, arts administrators rally in the wake of disappearing NEA funds

As Philly debates its next budget, the city’s art sector demands to be heard.

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Philadelphia Flyers hire Rick Tocchet as coach, turning to alum to end their playoff drought

Tocchet spent 2 1/2 seasons in Vancouver and won the Jack Adams Award as NHL coach of the year in 2024 for guiding the Canucks to a 50-win season.

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Mike Africa Jr. speaking at Community College of Philadelphia
Community

The ongoing struggle over the meaning of the MOVE bombing

Forty years on, journalists, activists and archivists discussed who does the telling, and how.

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Phila Lorn, of Philly noodle house Mawn, is a James Beard finalist. He says the spotlight also belongs to his wife

Rachel and Phila Lorn opened the Cambodian restaurant as a shared vision to celebrate their history.

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Philly celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Concerts, walking tours, art workshops, film festivals and more

Billy Penn offers a curated guide to events in Philadelphia you won’t want to miss.

1 month ago

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Philly hopes to slow down traffic on Lincoln Drive by adding speed slots

The city’s Streets Department has started installing the vertical deflection devices as part of a pilot project designed to make the state road safer.

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The 40th anniversary MOVE bombing vigil
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MOVE supporters gather in Cobbs Creek, 40 years after deadly bombing by Philly police at the organization’s HQ

The bombing on May 13, 1985 claimed the lives of 11 people, including five children, and decimated an entire block in Cobbs Creek.

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