Philadelphia
Philly-area water providers grapple with potential costs of reducing toxic ‘forever chemicals’
Drinking water providers are seeking funding to cover the costs of eliminating toxic PFAS from its water supplies.
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Listen 1:15Philadelphia Gas Commission approves $19 million in new fossil fuel infrastructure
Climate activists say PGW’s plan for the infrastructure conflicts with the city's climate goals.
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Listen 1:15Mayor Parker walks through Kensington, announces city’s settlement with ghost-gun makers
The settlement will halt in-store and online sales of ghost guns for four years. Parker also spoke of reducing homicides to pre-pandemic levels and stopping "car meets."
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Listen 1:11Montgomery County announces strongest paid parental leave policy in Pennsylvania
Full-time county employees are eligible for 12 weeks of paid parental leave, and up to 16 in case of medical complications.
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Listen 1:08‘Room for improvement.’ Philly restaurateurs present case for making streeteries process better
Restaurant owners offered testimonies on restrictive regulations against streeteries and sidewalk cafes.
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An exhibition features works by art therapy alumni, faculty and students to honor 50 years of a program that changed the art therapy field.
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As a “reemerging gateway,” immigrants have driven Philadelphia’s overall population growth in recent decades.
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Listen 1:10Why Philly Doesn’t Have a WNBA Team, How to Detect Deepfakes in an Election
After the thrilling women's NCAA tournament wrapped, we wonder why Philly doesn't have it's own WNBA team. Plus, we talk to a deepfake detective about the upcoming election.
Air Date: April 11, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01The 2024 State of The City report outlined Philadelphia’s improving economic metrics — and ever-present factors that threaten future progress.
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Eagles team up with Arch Enemy Arts for charity art show and auction
The Birds are bringing together two of Philly’s passions — art and sports — to raise money for a good cause.
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WHYY’s ‘The Pulse’ celebrates 10 years on the air
Supporters leaned in to watch host Maiken Scott interview guests live for her weekly science and health show.
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Listen 1:01Cherry Blossom Festival, Philadanco and ‘Hadestown’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
April 11–14: Chef Conference in Philly, Vicki Lawrence in N.J. and “Deathtrap” in Del. are among the weekend highlights.
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Listen 4:49Philly City Council may expand ‘displaced worker’ law despite business pushback
As office towers are retrofitted, residential buildings’ unionized cleaners in Center City say they worry about job security. But businesses say proposed changes go too far.
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Parker reveals more of her plan to make Philly ‘Clean and Green’
The effort will include crews dedicated to neighborhood cleanup and more trash cans on city streets.
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Norristown-area Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr at Elmwood Park
A growing Muslim community in Norristown welcomed the end of Ramadan and celebration of Eid al-Fitr with a picnic.
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