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Franklin’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
Listen 3:00How to get around Philly during Thursday’s Super Bowl Parade
Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims flocked to Philadelphia for the papal visit in 2015, but millions are expected for Thursday’s Super Bowl victory parade.
8 years ago
Listen 2:54Tensions on the Korean Peninsula: a primer
Guests: Frank Plantan All eyes will be on the Korean Peninsula beginning Friday, as the Olympi ...
8 years ago
Listen 35:30Wolf unveils moderate budget proposal; GOP says it’s a mixed bag
Instead of the roughly $1.5 billion deficit they had to contend with in the last budget, they're on track for a small surplus.
8 years ago
Amtrak engineer again faces criminal trial in deadly Philly derailment [updated]
An Amtrak engineer has been ordered to stand trial on criminal charges in the deadly 2015 derailment in Philadelphia.
8 years ago
Listen 2:16The Eagles have landed: Cheering fans greet champs upon arrival home
At the Philadelphia International Airport Monday, fans kept an eagle eye out for their hometown heroes. Their persistence paid off.
8 years ago
Listen 1:16Super Bowl will be bittersweet for some Eagles fans
On Sunday, a lot of people in the Delaware Valley will stop and watch a football game — for themselves, but also for the people who can’t watch it with them.
8 years ago
Listen 2:20Most Americans with a rooting interest in Super Bowl LII prefer the Eagles, poll 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.
8 years ago
Listen 6:12‘Pray, pray your hearts out,’ Eagles fans
Philly pastor says while divine intervention could play a part in the Super Bowl outcome, the Eagles have 'a ton of talent. These boys can play.'
8 years ago
Listen 4:33How Patriots fans living in Eagles country are prepping for the Super Bowl
She roots for the Pats, he bleeds Eagles green. But, no matter what team wins Sunday, the Glenside couple has vowed not to gloat.
8 years ago
Listen 3:30Will Bob Brady’s congressional district disappear?
Candidates thinking they'll run for Bob Brady's open congressional seat may find redistricting wipes it away, forcing them to run against one of two Philly incumbents.
8 years ago
Listen 2:45Gay and searching for family: from Indonesia to foster care
There are lots of LGBTQ kids in the foster care system. To take care of those kids, Philadelphia is recruiting foster parents who are LGBTQ, too.
8 years ago
Listen 6:35Is the ‘mother identity’ making some women miserable?
Victoria Elder loves her kid — and regrets becoming a mother. She and others are challenging the belief that parenthood is for everyone.
8 years ago
Listen 7:42A mother’s dilemma: Get cancer meds and risk deportation, or hide and surely die
Facing terminal cancer, an undocumented immigrant must decide if access to life-extending medicine is worth the increased risk of deportation.
8 years ago
Listen 9:23Philly author’s first novel featured at nation’s oldest African-American children’s book fair
The 26th Annual African-American Children’s Book Fair is set to host more than 3,500 readers at the Community College of Philadelphia Saturday.
8 years ago
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