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Eugene Bull records his rap while other students work on their lyrics in Luke O'Brien's classroom at Camelot KAPS Alternative School.
Education

Philly kids rap about the stigma of being a ‘bad kid’

Philly's youngest hip-hop stars attend a school for kids with emotional and behavioral difficulties. But they aren't "bad kids," they're just "way above average."

9 years ago

Listen 3:19
Tom Ellis, a Republican and avid Trump supporter, and his wife, Gretchen Wisehart, a liberal Democratic lawyer, have found ways to keep the peace even in these divisive times.
NewsWorks Tonight
Lifestyle

Flowers and ‘a lot of eye-rolling’: How this Philly area political odd couple keeps the peace

He's a resolute Republican. She's a lifelong liberal Democrat. How does this Elkins Park couple ensure household harmony in these politically polarizing times?

9 years ago

Listen 4:51
Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter's book is published by the Unversity of Pennsylvania Press.
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter talks about his new book, schools, taxes and flash mobs

After leaving office, two-term Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter reflects on his life in politics.

9 years ago

Listen 17:33
Philadelphia Health and Human Services director Eva Gladstein announces that the city will encourage the development of safe injection sites called Comprehensive User Engagement Sites.
Health

Funders, operators sought to start safe-injection sites in Philly

The announcement opened the door for any organizations interested in operating, funding or offering a location for the sites to approach the city.

9 years ago

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is congratulated by Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb after the Patriots won 24-21 in Super Bowl XXXIX at Alltel Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
NewsWorks Tonight
Community

Eagles vs. Patriots Superbowl rematch: What has changed since 2005

Eagles football is already a very big deal in the Delaware Valley. It's about to become an even bigger deal for the next two weeks. Here's your primer for the matchup to come.

9 years ago

Listen 1:32
Ornithologist Drew Lanham. (Courtesy of Drew Lanham)
The Pulse
Science

Enjoying the wild while acknowledging its past

Ornithologist Drew Lanham says wilderness offers beauty and freedom — but also holds our painful past.

9 years ago

Listen 9:28
The main hallway of the SafeStart program, an early head start program on the campus of Allentown State Hospital in Allentown, Pa, is a play area for kids. (Jessica Kourkounis/for Keystone Crossroads)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Allentown Headstart program focuses on kids dealing with trauma

It's the only early Headstart program in the nation to enroll students directly from local county welfare offices.

9 years ago

Listen 04:57
Philadelphia Orchestra composer-in-residence Hannibal Lokumbe meets with inmates at Philadelphia Detention Center, an experience that will inform his work.
NewsWorks Tonight
Arts & Entertainment

Seeking the music of ‘Healing Tones’ within Philly prison

Philadelphia Orchestra musician in residence visits inmates to hear about their lives, experience their surroundings.

9 years ago

Listen 3:18
Katharine Powell as Nora and Cody Nickell as Torvald in Arden Theatre Company's production of
Shapiro on Theater
Arts & Entertainment

Rethinking life inside ‘A Doll’s House’

Ibsen's characters, warring again in another version of the play.

9 years ago

Listen 2:47
In this file photo, Sen. Bob Menendez talk to reporters as he arrives to court for his federal corruption trial in Newark, N.J., (Seth Wenig/AP Photo)
Courts & Law

Prosecutors say they will retry New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez

The government has told a federal judge in New Jersey it will seek a retrial of Sen. Bob Menendez, whose 11-week corruption trial ended in a hung jury in November.

9 years ago

Listen 1:11
Puerto Rican piano prodigy Paola Calderon performs during a master class at Philadelphia Performing Arts String Theory School. The 14-year-old relocated to Philadelphia in November after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico.
Education

Puerto Rican prodigy finds a piano in Philly

After fleeing hurricane devastation, a young pianist gets back on the ivories in Philadelphia.

9 years ago

Friday Arts
Arts & Entertainment

Metropolis Farms

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9 years ago

Protesters chant slogans inside the terminal at Philadelphia International Airport.
NewsWorks Tonight
Politics & Policy

Huge protests of ’17 lead to individual activism, expectations of bigger rallies

The protests were fast and furious once Donald Trump became president. Some say that momentum has slowed considerably, while others forecast larger demonstrations.

9 years ago

Listen 3:39
President Donald Trump at the podium
NewsWorks Tonight
Health

Local addiction specialists still waiting for federal support to trickle down

Elana Gordon, a reporter for WHYY’s The Pulse, joined NewsWorks Tonight to weigh in on the local response to federal action.

9 years ago

Listen 5:09
Jamar Williams (center) and Anthony Martinez-Briggs in the Wilma Theater production of
Shapiro on Theater
Arts & Entertainment

‘Passing Strange,’ and grandly

The Wilma Theater production takes a musical to a new level.

9 years ago

Listen 3:00
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