
Philadelphia
Dissecting the Phillies-Braves play that almost broke John Kruk
Should Nick Castellanos have let the foul ball drop? John Kruk thought so, but statisticians say the outfielder did the right thing.
2 years ago
Philadelphia sheriff disputes controller report that her office can’t account for nearly 200 guns
On Thursday, Bilal said her office submitted a 159-page response regarding the guns on June 8 that included details of her office’s investigation.
2 years ago
Big Tobacco’s Addictive Snacks, Medical Aid in Dying, Opera Philadelphia
We’ll find out how cigarette manufacturers made some processed food addicting. Then, Judy Govatos talks about death with dignity. Opera Philadelphia's David Devan also joins.
Air Date: September 21, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:20JoAnne Epps ‘wore her heart on her sleeve’: Kenyatta Johnson on her life and legacy
Epps, 72, died this week after suddenly falling ill at a campus event.
2 years ago
Listen 4:35No more ‘brain drain’: Philadelphia is gaining young college graduates faster than other U.S. cities
The city’s “brain drain” dilemma is now firmly in the past, per a new report from Campus Philly, which also shows strength STEM.
2 years ago
Demolition begins at iconic Melrose Diner in South Philadelphia
Plans are now in the works to build apartments above a new ground floor of the Melrose.
2 years ago
As they prepare to dole out newly updated booster shots, local health workers are trying to incorporate lessons learned from three years’ worth of vaccine campaigns.
2 years ago
Listen 4:03Philly’s ‘pastor of the hood’ Carl Day weighs in on the 2024 election
Philadelphia pastor Carl Day says he'll vote to reelect President Joe Biden in 2024 if it means keeping former President Donald Trump out of office.
2 years ago
After 911 miscues sent Philly cops to wrong location, City Council plans to hold hearings
The review comes after the botched response to a 911 call about the first victim in July’s mass shooting in Kingsessing.
2 years ago
Listen 1:14Fanatics wants to ‘make it right’ with Eagles fans who received crooked merchandise
CEO Michael Rubin says they've reached out to every affected customer to issue a new item.
2 years ago
Free little treats you can get when Philly sports teams do well, from beer to burgers and more
When local teams do well, there are several complimentary deals you can unlock for food and drink on the house.
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In addition to her educational work, she was considered one of the most influential Black women lawyers in the nation.
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Philadelphia just received the ‘largest investment’ in its urban forest in decades
It’s the “largest investment” in Philadelphia’s urban forest in decades, per city officials, who aim to make tree coverage more equitable.
2 years ago
Hundreds mourn JoAnne Epps following Temple leader’s sudden death
"She served Philadelphia,” said city School Board President Reginald Streater. “She served the students of Temple University."
2 years ago
Listen 1:09Penn grads to launch reimagined corner store for Philly families in need
The Community Grocer is expected to open next year with hopes of expanding the experimental concept in the future.
2 years ago
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