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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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highway filled with cars
Community

Memorial Day weekend travel to be congested, with severe weather on the way

About 38.4 million people are projected to drive over Memorial Day weekend — "the highest number for that holiday since AAA began tracking in 2000," the organization said.

2 years ago

Young people riding ATVs through the streets of Philly. (Kimberly Painter/WHYY)
Studio 2
Community

What to do about ATVs in the city

Many city residents complain that ATVs and dirt bikes are loud and dangerous. Riding enthusiasts say they're thrilling and provide community. How to solve the ATV problem.

Air Date: May 21, 2024 12:00 pm

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Mayor Parker signing an order
Politics & Policy

Parker’s Clean and Green cabinet will start major Philly cleanup in June

The 13-week effort will include fixing potholes, addressing abandoned properties and removing abandoned cars.

2 years ago

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Courts & Law
6abc

PPA begins issuing tickets, fines amid crackdown on ADA mobility violations in Philadelphia

Vehicles parked on sidewalks and blocking curb ramps are now being ticketed by the Philadelphia Parking Authority. Enforcement started Monday.

2 years ago

intersection
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Making Philly streets safer shouldn’t be such an enormous chore, planners say

‘Right-of-way’ advocates call for quick permitting of street-narrowing and public benches

2 years ago

a tinted side window of a car
Community
6abc

Tickets coming for car owners with illegally tinted windows in Philadelphia

Come July 1, vehicles with illegal tints — more than 70% visible light transmittance — will be subject to a $100 parking ticket.

2 years ago

Valley Green Road Bridge
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Federal money will help prepare 2 Philly bridges for climate-driven floods

The funding will go toward renovations of the Valley Green Road Bridge in Wissahickon Valley Park and the Bells Mill Bridge near Morris Arboretum.

2 years ago

SEPTA bus crossing an intersection.
Urban Planning

SEPTA releases final Bus Revolution proposal, vote expected as soon as next month

“We will continue to listen to our riders and stakeholders to ensure that our network provides equitable access for all,” SEPTA CEO Leslie Richards said.

2 years ago

sign for street cleaning
Politics & Policy

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.

2 years ago

workers fixing the bridge
Urban Planning
6abc

I-95 NB in Philadelphia reopened after repairs made to Conrail bridge: PennDOT

The northbound lanes of the highway had been closed since April 1, when a tractor-trailer struck the bridge around 1:30 p.m., forcing the closure of I-95 NB.

2 years ago

I-95 North near the Betsy Ross Bridge is seen shut down for repairs
Urban Planning
6abc

Philly officers were escorting truck on ‘approved route’ before Conrail bridge crash

The Conrail bridge repairs in Port Richmond are expected to be completed by the weekend. I-95 NB remains closed.

2 years ago

A truck hit an overhead bridge on I-95 in Port Richmond April 1, 2024.
Urban Planning
6abc

Conrail bridge repairs in Port Richmond could be completed by weekend; I-95 NB remains closed

PennDOT is advising drivers to avoid the closure areas and warns about the possibility of significant backups on I-95.

2 years ago

Philadelphia’s Streets Department demonstrate their mechanical street and sidewalk sweepers
Community

Philly street sweeping season begins Monday. Here’s what you need to know

The warning period starts Monday and fines will be issued beginning April 29.

2 years ago

Dozens of arrests were made after a large demonstration partially shut down Interstate 676 westbound in Center City on Saturday. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
Community

Dozens arrested after protest blocks Interstate 676, police say

Officials said about 350 members of the “Party for Socialism and Liberation” had rushed onto the highway on Saturday, disrupting traffic.

2 years ago

Highway signs on Interstate 95, Route 202 and Interstate 495 splits in Wilmington, Del. (Khairil A Junos/ BigStock)
Urban Planning

Delaware has seen a 16% decrease in traffic deaths

After nearly matching a record for highway deaths in 2022, the numbers dropped last year. But state leaders warn warmer days often bring a rise in fatalities.

2 years ago

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