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Each program mixes interviews with guest travel experts, your call-ins with questions and comments, and music. We talk about our favorite travels in Europe, as well as travel anywhere in the U.S. and the rest of the world.

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Roz McPherson stands in front of a panel exhibit about slavery
Politics & Policy

Philly residents plan fight to protect Independence Mall slavery exhibit marked for possible removal by White House

The National Park Service has until Sept. 17 to provide a proposal to the Trump administration, which will decide the fate of the President’s House Site.

2 days ago

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Community

This Mullica Hill dog trainer draws on past trauma to help rehabilitate anxious and abused pups

On National Dog Day, a South Jersey trainer shares how her past trauma helps her connect with and rehabilitate abused, anxious dogs.

2 weeks ago

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Community

ICE engaged in ‘standoff’ in Trenton, N.J.

ICE agents failed to gain entry to detain an unknown number of people inside a home on Bayard Street.

2 weeks ago

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Science

After 2 years of controversy, Mütter Museum announces new human remains policy

The new policy comes after two years of controversy involving public backlash, staff departures and high-level leadership changes.

2 weeks ago

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Education

Central Bucks school board holds public hearings on termination of superintendent, principal

The administrators were placed on leave earlier this year following abuse allegations in a special education classroom at Jamison Elementary School.

3 weeks ago

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Courts & Law

Camden residents remember Esiyah Dixon-Waheed, who was killed in Missouri drunk-driving incident

Friends and family remembered Esiyah H. Dixon-Waheed as a multitalented, lovable person. The Missouri man charged in the crash is being held without bond.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:17
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Community

After ICE raids, Norristown and Princeton communities are stepping up to help families impacted by detention

Advocates say recent immigration enforcement has left families struggling to cope both financially and mentally. Grassroots efforts seek to offer humanitarian relief.

4 weeks ago

Listen 1:54
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Columnist Helen Ubiñas: My Philadelphia Inquirer farewell

Helen's initial 'Philly Shrug' column garnered major attention - but she continued to show up for victims of gun violence. She's leaving the Inquirer, but not journalism.

Air Date: August 8, 2025 12:00 pm

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Community

West Philly LGBTQ+ asylum shelter, a national rarity, is grappling with Trump’s immigration crackdown

Queer, trans and nonbinary immigrants fleeing persecution face unique hurdles. Asylum Pride House is trying to meet increased demand for legal resources and social support.

1 month ago

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Mark Dial walking into courthouse
Courts & Law

Ex-Philadelphia officer sentenced and immediately paroled after conviction in traffic stop shooting of Eddie Irizarry

The judge sentenced Mark Dial to 9 1/2 months in jail and immediately granted him parole because he had already been jailed for 10 months following his arrest in 2023.

2 months ago

The White House lit up in rainbow colors
NPR
Courts & Law

‘Equal dignity’: U.S. map shows the impact of Obergefell v. Hodges decision

"They ask for equal dignity in the eyes of the law," then-Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote in the June 26, 2015, ruling legalizing same-sex marriage.

2 months ago

Emil Bove sitting in the courtroom
Courts & Law

Justice Department official suggested ignoring court orders on deportations, whistleblower claims

The whistleblower's claims about Emil Bove come a day before he is set to face lawmakers for his confirmation hearing to become a federal appeals court judge.

2 months ago

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Community

WHYY’s Bridging Blocks tackles ableism and accessibility in latest community conversation

During the community conversation, the group talked about people in power and those meant to help them didn't listen to their needs.

3 months ago

The U.S. Supreme Court is seen, Nov. 15, 2023, in Washington.
Courts & Law

Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids, a setback for transgender rights

The decision effectively protects from legal challenges many Trump administration and Republican-led state government efforts to roll back protections for transgender people.

3 months ago

Police officers dressed in combat fatigues
Courts & Law

Officials arrest 1 of 2 detainees still missing from New Jersey immigration facility

New Jersey's U.S. Sen. Andy Kim said the detainees escaped from Delany Hall in Newark by breaking a wall and escaping from a parking lot.

3 months ago

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