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This fleeting Philly theater company will dissolve on purpose after its seventh play
Orbiter 3, a collective of playwrights designed to produce seven new plays, did what it set out to do. It will dissolve after it's final production, 'A People.'
8 years ago
Government, immigration top concerns of Gallup poll respondents
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 7:55Iraq veteran overcomes war injury to race in Wilmington Grand Prix
Told he might never walk again, Wilmington’s Iraq vet Brian Tibbits will tackle the Monkey Hill Time Trial as part of the Wilmington Grand Prix bike race this weekend.
8 years ago
Prominent Philly Jewish culture center, The Gershman Y changes name, mission
One of Philadelphia's prominent Jewish culture centers, The Gershman Y, will change its mission to focus solely on film.
8 years ago
Listen 2:01Forget ambulance chasing, personal injury law firms are now waiting for you at the hospital
Geo-fencing has been deployed by retailers for years. Bringing it into health care spaces, however, is raising alarm among privacy experts.
8 years ago
Listen 5:31From homeless to Harvard: a ‘Mighty Writer’ makes it big
Philadelphia’s Richard “Tre” Jenkins recently received the email of his life, an acceptance letter from Harvard University. De ...
8 years ago
Listen 4:53At Rutgers, Anita Hill says it still takes courage to speak up in the #MeToo era
Long before #MeToo, long before pound signs were even called hash tags, Anita Hill accused a powerful man of sexual harassment in plain view of the American public.
8 years ago
Listen 1:53GOP nominee Scott Wagner calls education his ‘cornerstone,’ emphasizes fiscal accountability
If the last gubernatorial election is any indication, education will be a major topic in the upcoming race between two wealthy York County businessmen.
8 years ago
Listen 4:00Staying mobile to keep farming
As American farmers grow older, many more people may experience mobility issues — and need the adaptive technology disabled farmer Dennis Hunsberger uses.
8 years ago
Listen 3:31Hemp’s looking for a Hail Mary (Jane)
Marijuana’s sober cousin, hemp, may soon become legal again. Scientists and industrialists are figuring out what to do with the super-weed.
8 years ago
Listen 7:4211 cyclists are dead and the city has done nothing, mourners say at silent ride
Some came with physical scars, reminders of suddenly opened car-doors and drunk drivers. Others came with emotional scars, memories of suddenly lost loved-ones.
8 years ago
Listen 3:19Mayor Kenney announces first rec ‘rebuild’ as clash over union diversity heats up
The clash over Rebuild centers around an agreement between the mayor and building trades union leader John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty outlining union hiring plans
8 years ago
With Conrail cleanup in rear view, Philly clearing new Kensington heroin camps
Some fear the approach could scatter homeless drug users around the neighborhood.
8 years ago
Listen 5:43Insurgents win two legislative seats in Pennsylvania’s House
Lizz Fiedler and Chris Rabb were able to beat Democratic organizations
8 years ago
Listen 6:21Bucks murderer of 4 men sentenced to life, accomplice may get death penalty
A lawyer for Cosmo DiNardo called the deaths a 'sad, senseless tragedy.'
8 years ago
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