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Puerto Rico crawls toward full re-electrification
As the island’s utility struggles to turn the lights back on, there’s a larger conversation about rebuilding better.
8 years ago
Listen 16:43Former N.J. state Senator Diane Allen starts PAC to help women get into politics
Just months after stepping aside after serving two decades as a state lawmaker, former Sen. Diane Allen is launching a political fundraising effort whose primary goal is to he
8 years ago
N.J. congressional candidate stands by ‘diversity is a bunch of crap’ comment
N.J. Republican congressional candidate Seth Grossman talks about his "diversity is a bunch of crap and un-American" comment, and more.
8 years ago
Listen 15.24Centennial Commons carves out space for East Parkside neighbors to connect
Ashley Hahn heads to Parkside Edge to see how this project aims to find new ways of connecting neighbors to W. Fairmount Park and strengthening the civic infrastructure.
8 years ago
Listen 4:39Parents’ scars from childhood trauma can affect their kids’ health, researchers find
The research showed that with each additional ACE that a parent experienced, a child had 17 percent higher odds of having been diagnosed with asthma.
8 years ago
Listen 2:57Huge jury awards often pared before going to compensate victims of Philly police abuse
City officials are concerned because, nearly every year, Philadelphia taxpayers are on the hook for about $10 million total to settle claims of police abuse and misconduct.
8 years ago
Listen 5:13The allure and dangers of exploring Philly’s decaying beauty
Philadelphia reveals itself to residents and visitors who seek out all that makes the city unique. Photographer Chandra Lampreich is amo ...
8 years ago
Listen 4:23Museum encourages Philly students to ‘befriend’ art with donation of reproductions
The Philadelphia Museum of Art has donated 24 high-quality art reproductions to city schools, part of 74 leftovers from its Inside Out summer outreach program.
8 years ago
Listen 2:06This Philly teen did everything asked of him, and so he’s finally asking for a little help
Kevin Davis Jr. has never missed a day of school. But the aspiring chef still faces a daunting tuition bill. Reluctantly, he's asking the world for a financial boost.
8 years ago
Listen 2:13Philly region’s Korean community greets summit with high hopes, low expectations
Many people died waiting for diplomacy to reunite their families. Against that backdrop, any talks between North Korea and the U.S. can be seen as positive.
8 years ago
Listen 3:03Philly students take steps to demand action on gun violence
Annual demonstration brings hundreds of young people to Philadelphia Museum of Art steps to call for changes in gun laws.
8 years ago
Listen 1:52Trump trade policy forging strange alliances as Toomey seeks more congressional input
Toomey, a key Trump ally who is a reliable vote for almost every aspect of his agenda, has ruffled West Wing feathers with this effort.
8 years ago
Listen 4:49Wagner aims to ride lawnmower into voters’ hearts
Pennsylvania's GOP gubernatorial candidate comes to Philadelphia to show he's a cut above Democrats.
8 years ago
Listen 4:06Hope springs eternal: Most American youths believe they’ll be rich someday
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 5:00Philly-area performers chime in on ’24 Decade History’ of American resistance
Local performers add voice to Taylor Mac's marathon theater spectacle, 'A 24 Decade History of Popular Music'
8 years ago
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