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Few violent episodes triggered by mental illness
So why do we still expect the mental health system to decide who’s dangerous?
8 years ago
Listen 8:31Delaware rowers see urban river in a different light
Spend an afternoon on the Christina River with the Newport Rowing Club, and you'll see how these students see the water in a different light.
8 years ago
Meek Mill joins Pa. officials in calling for changes to criminal justice system
The rapper joined Gov. Tom Wolf at the National Constitution Center to push for changes in everything from probation and parole policies to cash bail.
8 years ago
Angered by college response to sexual assault, Swarthmore students stage sit-in
Since Tuesday, activists have camped out in the offices of two deans they want fired.
8 years ago
Listen 1:50Burn pits: A sick veteran waits for science to confirm his suspicions
In his last days in Iraq, Army Specialist Thomas Fitzinger’s job was to burn mounds of garbage. He says he inhaled soot and smoke, and that today his lungs are damaged.
8 years ago
Listen 11:33Looking for climate change answers in the melting north
As Arctic ice caps warmed, scientists — believers and skeptics — came together to seek answers.
8 years ago
Listen 5:23Indigenous traditions get science backing
Scientists are learning from farmers and traditional healers — and documenting what powers their success.
8 years ago
Listen 8:22Four former Wilmington Trust executives guilty of fraud
A 12-member jury has found four former Wilmington Trust executives guilty on all charges.
8 years ago
Listen 1:28After Philly Starbucks arrest, what does it mean to be black in a ‘white space’?
The arrests of two black men at a Philly Starbucks exposed a central business district that struggles to make everyone feel welcome.
8 years ago
Listen 5:53Making movies animates long-term Children’s Hospital patients
Drexel University students are teaming up with young patients at CHOP to create animated films.
8 years ago
Listen 2:02Does family tie bring super PAC too close to congressional candidate?
Congressional candidate gets help from super PAC funded by mom, raising questions of whether they're coordinating, a violation of campaign regulations.
8 years ago
Listen 4:35Mango running hard for Pa. governor’s office
GOP gubernatorial candidate Paul Mango hoping to win party's nomination on May 15.
8 years ago
Listen 6:00ACLU sues SEPTA, claiming ad policy violates First Amendment
SEPTA did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
8 years ago
Listen 2:31America’s first coffee-table book offers ‘Views of Philadelphia,’ on exhibition now
America's first coffee-table book, circa 1800, showed Philadelphia as the world's next great city.
8 years ago
Listen 2:06Scott Wagner: Blue-collar guy determined to change Harrisburg
Scott Wagner talks about his past and plans as he pursues the GOP nomination to run against incumbent Democrat Tom Wolf for Pennsylvania governor.
8 years ago
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