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Sixers snap skid — now they’re going for two
The 76ers go for two wins in a row when they take on the Knicks this evening. NewsWorks Tonight Host Dave Heller looks at where the ...
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On becoming American: ‘I am an illegal alien, and I am turning myself in.’
Immigrants face many challenges as they attempt to forge a new life in a new land. Nimisha Ladva recalls her family’s experience wh ...
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Phenom swimmer is second straight Sports Illustrated ‘Sportskid of the Year’ from the area
In 2014, the region and nation fell in love with honor roll student and little league pitcher Mo’ne Davis — the first girl to ...
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Continuing to smile, despite a failing heart
Linda Jara went to the doctor in December of last year for a simple sinus infection. By Christmas, she was in heart failure. Walki ...
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From the American Civil War to Syria, modern conflicts come equipped with addictive substances to numb the pain of combat. As the ...
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For people in healthcare, violence is an occupational hazard
For paramedics, nurses and other health workers, being alert for assaults has become part of the job. If you’re a barista, y ...
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Scientists gather to talk about the future of gene editing
The field of genetics is evolving at a rapid rate, particularly gene editing. The field of genetics is evolving at a rapid r ...
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Produced by Karen Smyles The University City area is comprised of several different neighborhoods that include Spruc ...
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African drum and dance troupe highlights Senegal in annual Thanksgiving performance [photos]
Thanksgiving weekend has a lot of traditions — besides turkey, there’s the parade and Black Friday shopping. Philadelphia ...
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Youth flock to Paris climate talks to add ‘moral urgency’
Thousands of teens and twenty-somethings will go to the UN climate talks in Paris to push for a strong agreement on carbon reductions. &n ...
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“City in a Park” offers history–and stunning images–of Fairmount Park
It’s the pride of Philadelphia. Fairmount Park is considered to be one of the world’s finest urban parks. It wasn ...
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Why are we not testing more people for Hep C?
The majority of people who have Hepatitis C don’t even know they have it. So why are we not testing more people for it? ...
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Talking climate change with Bill Nye
Bow-tied and boisterous, Bill Nye recently discussed his new book in a live interview with Pulse host, Maiken Scott, at the Franklin Inst ...
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More deadly than HIV: Hepatitis C, a silent killer
Navin Vij was delivered by C-section on June 22, 1983. At 27 weeks, he was a micro-preemie, staying in the intensive care unit for a coup ...
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Temple University continues its ambitious plan to transform its campus space, and the predominant hue will be decidedly green. News ...
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