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Mars bar won’t have beer, but dandelion wine is a possibility
Villanova students participating in “Red Thumbs Mars Garden Project” have been nurturing plants that might someday thrive in greenhouses 34 million miles from Earth.
8 years ago
Listen 1:58The black barbershop: care beyond hair
Black barbershops have long been a source of community and support. OB-GYN Pierre Johnson discusses some of the lessons he learned from his days cutting hair.
8 years ago
Listen 2:17How segregation leads to health disparities
In Chicago, one doctor traces the health disparities between white and black residents to the neighborhoods where they live.
8 years ago
Listen 7:00Wolf administration rejects GOP congressional map proposal [updated]
The interactive map above shows the boundaries of Pennsylvania’s 18 congressional districts as propos ...
8 years ago
Listen 1:18Some political analysts have raised red flags about partisanship within the proposed map.
8 years ago
Philadelphia’s new spot for fresh fish is … in a school?
Fishadelphia links fish harvesters in New Jersey with consumers in South Philadelphia. It's the city's first "fish-share" program, and it's run by South Philly students.
8 years ago
Listen 2:16Low-performing school rebounds with academic rigor, investment in teachers
Laurel Middle School, where in 2015 barely one in seven students were proficient in math in state standardized tests, has seen a dramatic improvement following investment.
8 years ago
Listen 4:42Delaware County man accused of lying to cover war crimes in Liberia
A civil suit claims a Sharon Hill man orchestrated the slaughter of 600 civilians during civil war in the African country.
8 years ago
Listen 2:19More than 800 families have evacuated from Puerto Rico to Philadelphia. And they’re still coming.
8 years ago
Listen 4:20Curtain rises on Philly Theatre Week
Philly Theatre Week launches as theater companies ready new productions for the second half of the season.
8 years ago
Listen 4:48Few arrests, untold numbers of fans, lots of love add up to ‘epic’ Eagles celebration
Still awaiting a tally on costs and participants, Philadelphia officials bask in good will on the day after massive parade for Super Bowl winners.
8 years ago
Listen 1:50A Tour of Abolitionism in Philadelphia
A Tour of Abolitionism in Philadelphia Producer: Karen Smyles The City of Philadelphia playe ...
8 years ago
White House photographer shares 8-year chronicle of Obama presidency
From ceremonial moments to candid interactions with family, the photographs document the daily life of President Barack Obama.
8 years ago
Listen 4:51On Monday, the Dow Jones industrial average suffered its biggest one day point drop and Tuesday the markets continued to fluctuate. We’ ...
8 years ago
Listen 13:30Franklin’s glass harmonica sounds again in Philly production of ‘Written on Skin’
Opera Philadelphia presents 'Written on Skin,' featuring Ben Franklin's novel glass instrument.
8 years ago
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