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A march to end murder: Victim’s kin works to reduce deadly violence in Philadelphia
Davida Garner, the college student from Olney, has created a grass-roots group called Erase the Rate to support the families of homicide victims — and prevent more murders.
7 years ago
Listen 3:34Children joyfully head to school while mom stays in sanctuary of North Philly church
After taking sanctuary Dec. 13 in Church of the Advocate, Carmela Hernandez's undocumented children went back to school. All are in danger of deportation.
7 years ago
Listen 2:30Drone school takes off in Delaware
As technology advances, new ways to use drones are being discovered and that could mean big money for FAA-certified commercial drone pilots.
7 years ago
Listen 4:49Aging Holocaust survivors need help maintaining homes they can’t bear to leave
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is seeking support to help survivors stay safely and comfortably in their homes.
7 years ago
Listen 3:42Changing course, Gov. Wolf asks courts to rule on Pa. education funding lawsuit
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has changed his mind regarding a high-profile school funding lawsuit.
7 years ago
Listen 1:53Ahead of Trump’s first State of the Union, state of his approval ratings not great
NewsWorks Tonight host Dave Heller sits down for his weekly conversation with Gallup's Frank Newport to talk about trends in U.S. opinion.
7 years ago
Listen 6:36Philly’s homeless count program taps help from people who can relate
This year, the city paid some volunteers to help with the count — those who have experience with substance abuse issues, mental health diagnoses or homelessness.
7 years ago
Listen 2:02Produced by Michael O’Reilly When her father died, Susan Gibbs reme ...
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New Jersey rethinks how it lures companies
Gov. Phil Murphy is bringing in an outsider to establish a “new culture” at the state Economic Development Authority.
7 years ago
Listen 4:38In ‘The Humans,’ a snapshot of what makes a family (Walnut Street Theatre)
The Blake family meets for Thanksgiving dinner. And you know what that can be like.
7 years ago
Listen 2:33Fulfilling campaign vow, Philly DA adds position to focus on immigrant issues
Krasner has hired Caleb Arnold, a former activist, criminal defense attorney, and immigration attorney to oversee this process in the role of immigration counsel.
7 years ago
Listen 1:57Facing her fears to keep playing music
Chrissy Tashijan of the band Thin Lips had paralyzing agoraphobia. Music prevented her world from getting smaller and smaller.
7 years ago
Listen 4:16A biological debate: is birdsong music?
Biologists and musicians are still wondering a question that goes back more than a century.
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Listen 5:41Is Todd Simpson’s musical talent a gift, or does science explain it?
Blues guitarist Todd Simpson has a genetic disorder. His family calls his innate musical talent a gift from God. Some scientists wonder if it came from a tiny blip in his DNA.
7 years ago
Listen 12:35Delaware Gov. Carney introduces $4.25 billion ‘sustainable’ budget
A pay raise for state employees and a $100 million boost for capital projects show how Carney’s spending plan is very different from last year’s bare bones budget.
7 years ago
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