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‘Tape Riot’: A theater piece that plays off the city’s built environment
A group of European artists drop into town to reimagine the city’s built environment — using masking tape and modern dance — in the middle of an evening commute
8 years ago
Listen 2:44Federal judge says Philly’s sanctuary city policies made ‘in good faith,’ delivers blow to Sessions
Mayor Jim Kenney declares U.S. ruling “total and complete victory” for Philadelphia.
8 years ago
Listen 2:25Should private schools that benefit from Pennsylvania’s tax credit programs adhere to the rules of the public system? That d ...
8 years ago
Listen 1:57Five years after Philly building collapse, memorial park dedicated to honor victims
An 8-foot sculpture is engraved with the names of those killed when an unsupported building wall crushed a popular Salvation Army thrift store.
8 years ago
Listen 2:10Delaware residents, visitors cheer opening day of sports full betting
State officials expect the launch to make a significant contribution to tourism in Delaware — where 17 percent of visitors participate in gaming.
8 years ago
Listen 2:35Work requirement for SNAP food benefits divides GOP, unites Dems in Philly region
The proposed changes apply to a program intended to provide food to low-income families.
8 years ago
Listen 5:46Anti-squatting measure, months in the making, moves out of City Council committee
David Oh’s anti-squatting legislation has finally advanced out of committee, after nine months of relentless advocacy from the Republican at-large City Council member.
8 years ago
Listen 2:49Could this N.J. website help integrate America’s schools?
It may not be a panacea, but one Rutgers professor has a new approach for desegregating the nation's schools. And it starts with the college admissions process.
8 years ago
Listen 5:49One Philly man’s experience spurs Lowe’s to reconsider receipt policy
Wynnefield resident experiences different treatment at a Lowe's in the suburbs and the West Philadelphia location. The latter is considered a 'high-theft' store.
8 years ago
Listen 3:06The last straw for plastic straws in Delaware
More than two dozen restaurants in Delaware have adopted a “straws by request” policy or are banning them altogether.
8 years ago
Listen 2:14Support for same-sex marriage hits a record high in U.S.
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 5:39Delaware education secretary reverses course on school transgender policy
The Carney administration reversed course Friday on a proposed school anti-discrimination policy, removing a provision that would have al ...
8 years ago
Listen 2:03Guitarist Nels Cline plays a love song to Philly
Many cities tout their importance in the pantheon of American music, but it's hard to dispute the depth and range of Philadelphia's.
8 years ago
Listen 6:38‘Right to Try’ may not meaningfully change access to drugs for dying patients
Yardley woman waits to see if new law allows her husband to get experimental medication for ALS.
8 years ago
New Jersey's congressional races attracting millions
New Jersey’s Congressional primary candidates have already raised $40.4 million, with 40 percent of that brought in by the men expected ...
8 years ago
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