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Swimming in the Wissahickon isn’t so idyllic: There’s poop in it
Urbanization has decreased the amount of water that seeps into the ground.
8 years ago
Listen 4:43Federal lawmakers call for warning Russians to stay out of U.S. elections
Pending measures in the House and Senate aim to keep foreign governments from tampering in U.S. midterms
8 years ago
Listen 4:07Philly to block weekend access to Devil’s Pool at the Wissahickon for safety reasons
Starting this Saturday, people hoping to cool off in Philadelphia’s most beloved swimming hole might have to change their plans.
8 years ago
Casey, Barletta spar over Medicare vote
Casey ad attacks Barletta for Medicare vote; Barletta says it's a lie
8 years ago
Listen 2:08Philly’s displaced communities reunite every year to keep neighborhood spirit going
Former rivals from 13th Street and 5th Street now welcome each other, exchanging invites instead of blows, as they reconnect.
8 years ago
Listen 3:45Gallup poll: Most see Congress as corrupt, beholden to special interests
NewsWorks Tonight host Dave Heller sits down for his weekly conversation with Gallup’s Frank Newport to talk about trends in U.S. opinion.
8 years ago
Listen 5:58Activist investor blasts ‘abysmal leadership’ at Campbell Soup Co., urges sale
This year Campbell’s earnings declined, its stock price dropped, and its CEO retired.
8 years ago
Listen 1:49A missing gene could make marine mammals more vulnerable to common pesticides
Next steps: Figure out how much of the pesticide is in the water, then assess the impact
8 years ago
With Obamacare seriously wounded, politicians seek a healthy way forward
Now that President Donald Trump’s administration has halted more than $10 billion in payments intended to help insurance companies unde ...
8 years ago
Listen 5:29Delaware teen honored for assisting juvenile offenders
The National Liberty Museum 'Young Hero' award was given to 14 youths for their service projects, including a Delaware anti-recidivism fund.
8 years ago
Listen 2:27Combining the power of sport, surf and volunteerism
Adaptive surfing gives people a sense of freedom.
8 years ago
Listen 5:19E-sports injuries send gamers to physical therapy
When video gamers get tendinopathy or wrist pain, Caitlin McGee has a recovery and plan — and suggestions for better ergonomic play.
8 years ago
Listen 5:32Parking Authority chief Petri offers up a sweeping legislative agenda for change
For most of the Parking Authority’s history, its legislative agenda was little more than maintaining the status quo.
8 years ago
Listen 3:06Legal observers say retrying Fattah on the bribery-related charges may not even affect his 10-year prison term
8 years ago
Listen 5:24As Sixers break ground on new Wilmington fieldhouse, developer makes promises to the neighborhood
The arena for the 76ers minor league team will also be a training center for elite youth athletes and offer programs for low-income city kids, developer Rob Buccini says.
8 years ago
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