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A bicyclist makes his way west on Market Street, protected from the heavy wet snow of the latest nor'easter by an oversized umbrella. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
NewsWorks Tonight
Politics & Policy

Acknowledging global warming still a partisan issue, polling finds

NewsWorks Tonight host Dave Heller sits down for his weekly conversation with Gallup's Frank Newport to talk about trends in U.S. opinion.

9 years ago

Listen 5:48
In this file photo, Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa. listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with lawmakers about trade policy in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, in Washington. (Evan Vucci/AP Photo, file)
NewsWorks Tonight
Politics & Policy

Trump in Toomey’s corner on penalizing Philly, other ‘sanctuary cities’

'I think they are talking to a certain audience within the country,' says Congressman Dwight Evans, a Philadelphia Democrat.

9 years ago

Listen 4:27
FedEx workers sort boxes for delivery on a busy street.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Your online shopping habit clogs Philly’s streets. City Hall wants to fix that.

If traffic seems to be getting worse downtown, that’s because it is

9 years ago

Listen 2:21
June Rodgers, of Millville, New Jersey, sued former Gov. Chris Christie and other state officials after her son was allegedly murdered by a man released under the state’s new bail system. (Angela Gervasi for WHYY)
The Pulse
Science

Mother of slain N.J. man blames computer program for his shooting

In New Jersey, there’s a bail algorithm designed to recommend whether you sit behind bars or walk free until your trial. The state’s court system recently abandoned cash bail.

9 years ago

Listen 9:50
Replicas of the pistols used by Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr in their fatal duel.
NewsWorks Tonight
Arts & Entertainment

Constitution Center rides moment of Alexander Hamilton popularity with new exhibition

The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia created an exhibition about the argumentative Alexander Hamilton and his founding accomplishments.

9 years ago

Listen 2:08
Friday Arts
Arts & Entertainment

Philabundance

Produced by Monica Rogozinski Philabundance has just made it to 30 yea ...

9 years ago

Garbage is piled in front of an apartment complex in Lower Germantown.
NewsWorks Tonight
Community

Philly’s $9 million goodbye to Germantown’s worst landlord

Everyone has crossed paths with a bad landlord.

9 years ago

Listen 6:11
Cecelia Banks, 92, and her Amazon Alexa device.
The Pulse
Health

At 92, finding a friend in Amazon Alexa

For some older folks, voice assistants can feel like helpful companions.

9 years ago

Listen 3:16
Seventeen-year-olds Maxine Van Osten, left, and Finn Kairer hang out after school in Philadelphia. Both girls have voluntarily reduced their time on their phones and social media. (Jessica Kourkounis for WHYY)
The Pulse
Health

On a break: teens ghost social media

One study found that more than half of teenagers are intentionally spending less time on their phones.

9 years ago

Listen 6:09
Chanda Mobley was in an abusive relationship for five years. Her husband would hit her, which was bad enough, she says.  Eventually, her teenage son would tried to stand up for her. That's when her husband would bring out his gun. (Courtesy of Chanda Mobley)
NewsWorks Tonight
Courts & Law

Pa. Senate votes to make it easier to take guns from violent domestic abusers

Wednesday the Pennsylvania Senate approved a bill that makes those convicted of domestic violence or subject to a restraining order turn over their guns more quickly.

9 years ago

Listen 4:43
Former U.S. Deputy Attorney Sally Yates opens the Public Library Association Conference at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Community

In Philly, Sally Yates commends librarians as holders of truth

Acting U.S. attorney general was fired by Trump over stand against travel ban.

9 years ago

The front of Panera Bread is visible from Princeton University's campus. (Alan Tu/WHYY)
Community

N.J. AG’s office identifies gunman killed by police in Princeton Panera Bread standoff

The man who police fatally shot Tuesday after a roughly five-hour standoff at a restaurant near Princeton University has been identified as Scott Mielentz.

9 years ago

About 20 people turned out for a protest in front of La Salle University's Connelly Library. They object to the decision by the university's board of trustees to sell 46 works of art to pay for educational programs.
NewsWorks Tonight
Arts & Entertainment

La Salle students turn up heat in protesting university art sale

La Salle University in Philadelphia is getting pushback on several fronts over its decision to cull its art collection.

9 years ago

Listen 1:57
Joe Hoeffel
Politics & Policy

Former U.S. Rep. Joe Hoeffel in, Bill Green out as congressional candidates file

Dozens of candidates file to run for new congressional seats today

9 years ago

Listen 4:05
Police in Princeton, N.J. have closed Nassau Street between Washington Road and Witherspoon Street after a person with a gun entered the Panera restaurant there. (Dana Difilippo/WHYY)
Community

Princeton Panera Bread gunman is dead, says N.J. AG’s office

Updated: 5:59 p.m. — The armed man who had been holed up in a restaurant in Princeton, New Jersey since ...

9 years ago

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