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Host Stephen Dubner has surprising conversations that explore the riddles of everyday life and the weird wrinkles of human nature-from cheating and crime to parenting and sports. Dubner talks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, social scientists and entrepreneurs - and his Freakonomics co-author Steve Levitt.

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Philly's Analog Lovers Club promotes connection through physical media
Community
Billy Penn

Philly is embracing its ‘analog’ activities

Some Philly spaces are celebrating an “analog” experience – or those that are centered around physical media. We talked to a few.

2 days ago

Ben Schweers está sentado en la silla de salvavidas frente a la sede de la Patrulla de Playa de Rehoboth
Community

De abogado a socorrista: el novato de 42 años de la Patrulla de Playa de Rehoboth reflexiona sobre su primer verano protegiendo la costa.

Ben Schweers es un abogado litigante radicado en Pittsburgh. Este verano, decidió tomarse un descanso de su trabajo jurídico para ejercer como socorrista.

2 weeks ago

FDR Park in Philadelphia
Urban Planning

Philadelphia Parks and Rec head says she authorized Phillies’ unpermitted turf field for 250th celebrations

A former DEP commissioner says the city did not have the authority to skirt state laws in order to make the 250th anniversary deadline.

3 weeks ago

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Ben Schweers sits on the lifeguard chair and surveys the water making sure swimmers are safe at Rehoboth Beach, Del.
Community

From lawyer to lifeguard: Rehoboth Beach Patrol’s 42-year-old rookie reflects on his first summer protecting the shores

Ben Schweers is a trial attorney based in Pittsburgh. This summer, he decided to take a break from legal work to be a lifeguard.

4 weeks ago

Michael Hathaway stocks the little plant library
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Free plant library brings ‘a little whimsy’ to Northeast Philadelphia

The bright yellow box has become a place for people to swap plant cuttings and propagations.

1 month ago

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The beginning of the block of the Italian Market has restaurants lining both sides of the street, with lights and a banner hanging overhead saying 'Welcome to the Italian Market.'
Arts & Entertainment

Public art installations light up Philly’s Italian Market, honoring immigrant workers and paying homage to their histories

This two-night community event narrated the stories of the Italian Market’s immigrant workers through public art, colorful light boxes and guided tours.

2 months ago

a woman gives change to a man
Urban Planning

SEPTA’s 11th Street Station will close Sept. 5 to add elevators; project could take more than a year

The $44 million accessibility project will add elevators to both platforms, making the station ADA-compliant.

2 months ago

Listen 1:14
inside the NoMa Library
Community

Former Wilmington car dealership begins new life as NoMa Library for creators and community in Delaware

The “North Market” library opens Aug. 29 with free spaces for Delaware creators, small businesses and families.

2 months ago

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Ceremonial ribbon cutting completed by the Sample family
Community

Johnny Sample Rec Center in West Philadelphia’s Cobbs Creek reopens following $15M remodel

Philadelphia’s soda tax helped fund the $15 million remodel that includes a new boxing training room and facility upgrades.

2 months ago

A sign posted by North10 on the bridge at 9th and West Ontario streets
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

A North Philly nonprofit is taking a new approach to curb illegal dumping: ‘Here’s free money. Don’t dump here’

North10 is helping contractors and households pay to dispose of waste legally, diverting thousands of pounds of trash from illegal dumpsites.

2 months ago

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Cliveden, one of the historical sites you can visit
Community
Billy Penn

An all-in-one pass lets you dive into Germantown history

Germantown’s OnePass gives you access to nine historical sites for one price. The organization hopes this will encourage visitors to remain curious.

2 months ago

Jeff Richards with his flaxcrete blocks
Arts & Entertainment

The future of flax is in a brick wall built along the Ben Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia

The Association for Public Art commissioned architect Jeff Richards to showcase the possibilities of flax as a building material.

2 months ago

Listen 2:45
A family walks along the boardwalk next to the beach.
Community

Jersey Shore on a budget: Free beaches, affordable getaways and more

From free beaches to miniature golf and summer events, here's how families can enjoy the Jersey Shore without spending a fortune.

2 months ago

Joe Biden smiling while sitting at a table, and a photo of the statue in Rodney Square.
Urban Planning

Biden Square? Wilmington looks to honor Delaware’s only president at park where enslaver Caesar Rodney’s statue once stood

“It’s a name, it’s a statue, it’s a plaque. It could be a variety of things,” a city official said about ideas for honoring Delaware’s only president.

3 months ago

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People cool off at Devil's Pool at the Wissahickon in Philadelphia.
Community

Devil’s Pool attracts locals trying to beat Philly heat. But should they swim there?

Piles of trash left after Fourth of July celebrations have likely already leached into the water. And that’s not all that’s in there.

3 months ago

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