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NewsWorks Tonight

Local architect and lover of historic small spaces publishes photo book

Whether your new to the region or a lifelong Philadelphian, the city as you’ve likely never seen it before is depicted in the work ...

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Henry Daniell
The Pulse

Lettuce, the new secret weapon for making vaccines cheaper in the developing world?

One scientist’s quest to make vaccines and other medications more available in developing countries leads him to turn over an unlik ...

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Norm and Heather Fetter founded the Woodland Jewel Mushrooms farm two years ago in Spring City. They are pictured here with their two kids
The Pulse

Chester County sustainable mushroom farm takes a dirt-free approach to mycology

Instead of strolling through pastures, let’s go down into the basement — a very spotless and sterile basement — to tour Woodlan ...

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Evidence of an ancient freshwater lake has been discovered on Mars. Researchers say the evidence supports the idea that the lake might have been hospitable to life. (AP Photo/NASA)
The Pulse

This week in science: Dyslexia, Mars & Alzheimer’s

The Scientist’s Kerry Grens tells us about new dyslexia findings, a lake found on Mars and a possible link between lead exposure an ...

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An MRI is a noisy and
The Pulse

The MRI is a source of anxiety — and musical inspiration

It’s claustrophobic; it’s noisy. Having an MRI causes some folks anxiety. But many have found ways to cope with the test thro ...

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NewsWorks Tonight

Abington firm conducts digital scan of Lincoln Memorial

Abington forensic consulting firm DJS Associates is making a digital model of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. this week.  ...

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Todd Bernstein – then a poll watcher – recalls the ’94 South African election

We here at NewsWorks Tonight have spoken before with Todd Bernstein, founder of the annual Martin Luther King Day of Service.  Littl ...

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Friday Arts
Arts & Entertainment

December 2013

Exotic Mushrooms Art of Food — Produced by Monica Rogozinski This month Art of Food takes a trip outside the c ...

12 years ago

The Pulse

Tips on how to navigate this region’s health insurance exchanges

If figuring out how to navigate the new health insurance exchanges has your head spinning, know this:  You have lots of company.&nbs ...

12 years ago

(Illustration by Tony Auth)
The Pulse

Philly-area firm leads the hospital-bill fight vs. the $500 Tylenol

Medical bills are expensive and really hard to understand. The Pulse talks with a few people who are trying to change the way it’s ...

12 years ago

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Sidewalk art outside a community center in South Philadelphia in September aims to draw residents in to a town hall about the new health care marketplaces. (Elana Gordon/for The Pulse)
The Pulse

The Obamacare rollout: Scenes from a very bumpy ride

The Pulse’s Elana Gordon sat next to some local folks as they tried to sign up for health insurance through HealthCare.gov. It wasn ...

12 years ago

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Dr. Danielle Ofri talks with Maiken Scott about the constant threat of lawsuits and the fear that comes with being a physician. (Photo courtesy of John Abbott Photo)
The Pulse

New York doctor opens up about fear, self-doubt and shame

Doctors usually ask us how we feel – but New York physician Danielle Ofri says how and what doctors feel can be the elepha ...

12 years ago

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NewsWorks Tonight

Citizen science project speaks for the trees

This week’s Citizen Science story focuses on two projects centered around Philly trees: the Philly Tree ...

12 years ago

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NewsWorks Tonight

One man’s search for a holiday toy that no longer exists — sort of

The following is a transcript of a conversation airing on NewsWorks Tonight.  Click above to listen to the conversation. ...

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