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Community

Pa. coronavirus recovery: Philly preparing to move into ‘green’ phase of reopening

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said Thursday the city could move into the “green” phase of the state’s reopening plan as early as July 3.

5 years ago

Fake vs. Real
The Pulse
Science

Fake vs. Real — And When It Matters

There was a time when seeing was believing — but that’s changing, thanks to new technology that’s elevating fakery to a whole new l ...

Air Date: June 12, 2020

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Social media and disinformation
NPR
Politics & Policy

Social media usage is at an all-time high. That could mean a nightmare for democracy

Studies show that social media polarizes its users. The pandemic means more Americans are on it than ever. What does that mean for the landscape of the 2020 election?

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This April 26, 2017, file photo shows the Twitter app icon on a mobile phone in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
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Politics & Policy

Twitter points users to fact checks of Trump tweets for the first time

The link was added to a tweet in which the president claims without evidence that mail-in ballots are fraudulent.

5 years ago

Analogue Antique Watch
The Pulse
Science

It’s About Time

The pandemic has warped and stretched time in strange ways, and this week, we listen back to our episode on time.

Air Date: May 22, 2020

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In this Thursday, March 26, 2020, photo, Terrell Bell, wearing a protective face mask, looks at a learning guide he picked up for his little sister at John H. Webster Elementary School in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Community
Eyes on the Street

Kids need to go to school online. Why isn’t the internet a public utility?

The public utility of the internet is especially clear now in a pandemic, when we go online for school and health information, writes Devren Washington.

5 years ago

Markevis Gideon displays one of the devices his company gave to Kingswood preschoolers. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Education

Chromebook giveaway aims to bridge digital divide for kids in Wilmington

NerdITNow owner Markevis Gideon grew up in a Wilmington public housing development and said it’s a “blessing” to be able to assist children with an educational tool.

5 years ago

Listen 1:36
Crested Butte Mountains
The Pulse
Science

Science Interrupted: The Impact of Coronavirus

Around the globe, COVID-19 has frozen economies, closed schools, stores, and restaurants, and even canceled the Olympics. Millions of peo ...

Air Date: May 15, 2020

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Wayne and Andrea Clark with their children Molly, 9, Caleb, 11, Roisin, 13, and Cianan, 6, on the steps of their home in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
The Why
Education

Philly schools and the online learning experiment

With the typical tools, like standardized tests, off the table this year, the Philadelphia School District has to think differently about how to measure success.

Air Date: May 11, 2020

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El Bar: Sims edition
Community
Billy Penn

El Bar, Monkey Bar, Lost Bar: Classic Philly dives join the virtual city flourishing online

Constructing familiar places in Minecraft or Sims is bringing comfort during quarantine.

5 years ago

Pennsylvania recently started using Sara Alert, a disease monitoring tool from the research organization Mitre.
Health

The technology and privacy tradeoffs behind COVID-19 contact tracing apps

As Pennsylvania, other places consider tech to track and thwart coronavirus spread, they must balance personal privacy with the need for public health data.

5 years ago

Listen 1:31
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Community
Billy Penn

Deaf Philly teen’s TikTok dance challenge goes viral, posted by Lil’ Kim

Justina Miles signed the whole video in ASL.

5 years ago

Commissioner Lamont Repollet
Education
NJ Spotlight

Decision to close N.J. schools brings issues about remote learning to fore

Graduation, special ed, summer school — and the all-too-familiar technology gap — are just a few challenges that remain unresolved.

5 years ago

Money

Comcast extends free WiFi offerings, eliminating disconnects and late fees through June 30

Comcast is pledging to not disconnect a customer’s Xfinity internet or impose late fees if the individual contacts the company saying they cannot afford payments this month.

5 years ago

Love from Philly virtual music concert
Arts & Entertainment

Massive Philly music festival launches online this weekend

From John Oates to Christian McBride to The Districts to Schooly D, the 75+ acts will benefit the musician relief fund.

5 years ago

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