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Hosted by Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich, Radiolab is a show about curiosity. Where sound illuminates ideas, and the boundaries blur between science, philosophy, and human experience.

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Work to Ride's design will be reviewed further by the Art Commission this summer. (Rendering from Archer & Buchanan)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Huge polo arena coming to Fairmount Park in expansion of Work to Ride program

The new field will be 45,000 square feet and, according to a presentation made to the Philadelphia Art Commission, will require no city or state funding.

6 years ago

On January 21, 2020, freshman Panther D.J. Wagner, whose father and grandfather both played for Camden High and went on to the NBA, goes into action against Woodrow Wilson High School. (April Saul for WHYY)
Community

Generations of fans cheering nationally ranked Camden High into playoffs

The school’s rich basketball tradition is writing a new chapter. There are big expectations as the team starts the playoffs with a third-generation star, D.J. Wagner, leading

6 years ago

Locust Walk on the University of Pennsylvania campus. (Ximena Conde/WHYY)
Education

Former Penn coach slapped with 15-year show-cause penalty

Former Penn coach Jerome Allen was hit a 15-year show-cause penalty after he accepted $300,000 in bribes to get a wealthy Florida businessman's son into the university.

6 years ago

The Phillie Phanatic during a baseball game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Colorado Rockies, Saturday, May 18, 2019, in Philadelphia. (Laurence Kesterson/AP Photo)
Courts & Law

Creators of original Phillie Phanatic call redesign ‘an affront’

The Phillies unveiled a revamped Phanatic with subtle changes at spring training.

6 years ago

Vanessa Bryant speaks during a celebration of life for her husband Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Community

Los Angeles honors Kobe, Gianna Bryant with public memorial

Mourners began gathering Monday in downtown LA to say farewell to Kobe and Gianna Bryant at the Staples Center, hours before Bryant's memorial service was scheduled to start.

6 years ago

Community
Billy Penn

Barstool Sports’ new Pennsylvania investor says no more harassment. Will the bro brand follow suit?

Penn National will soon own 50% of the self-described “pop culture blog.”

6 years ago

(Billy Penn illustration; Twitter/@Phillies)
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

New look proves it: The Phillie Phanatic is a modern dinosaur

Scales, a rounder snout and a bigger backside all point to this conclusion.

6 years ago

A statue of former Penn State University head football coach Joe Paterno stands outside Beaver Stadium on Thursday, July 12, 2012.  (Gene J. Puskar/AP Photo)
Courts & Law

Penn State settles ‘outstanding issues’ with Paterno family

The deal ends a lawsuit against the university by the Paternos' son Jay, who is currently a member of the Penn State board.

6 years ago

Kyle Oak practices gaming
Community

Swank arena, and even a nutritionist, for University of Delaware’s new varsity gaming team

A new breed of college athletes — video gamers — now has their own arena at Delaware’s flagship university.

6 years ago

Jennifer Hudson sings a tribute to former NBA All-Star Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, who were killed in a helicopter crash Jan. 26, before the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)
Community

All-Star weekend, as expected, was about honoring Kobe

Everyone at the All-Star Game on Sunday got a 24-page tribute published by Sports Illustrated devoted to Bryant's career

6 years ago

Rutgers University football
Politics & Policy

N.J. Senate approves legislation allowing college athletes to earn money from endorsements

The Fair Play Act would allow college athletes to strike endorsement deals using their name, image, or likeness. But critics and a time lag are working against the move.

6 years ago

To Honor and Serve, right, with jockey Jose Lezcano aboard, heads to the finish line during the running of the Pennsylvania Derby horse race at Parx Racing, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in Bensalem, Pa. Alex Brandon/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy
PA Post

Horse racing industry stages rally to buck Gov. Wolf’s plan to raid its trust fund

The groups says the move to take $204 million from a $250-million fund would result in “the end of horse racing in Pennsylvania."

6 years ago

Investigators work the scene of a helicopter crash
Community

Probe: No signs of outward engine failure in Kobe Bryant crash

Wreckage from the helicopter that crashed last month and killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others did not show any outward evidence of engine failure

6 years ago

Mar 19, 2019; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Gritty, the Philadelphia Flyers mascot, against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

Gritty vindicated: Philly police say Flyers mascot did not assault kid

The allegations stemmed from an incident at a photo shoot at the Wells Fargo Center.

6 years ago

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid reacts after being doused during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Community

From ‘Andy Who?’ to Super Bowl champion Andy Reid

Big Red finally got his Super Bowl title thanks to Patrick Mahomes leading the resilient Kansas City Chiefs to another comeback win.

6 years ago

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