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Duo serenades rubble of $35M Philadelphia Free Library renovation
At one time, there were six floors overhead, each shelving tens of thousands of books. But, for just a brief moment, the space was filled with the delicate breath of a flute.
8 years ago
Listen 2:45Norris — which has housed generations of low-income Philadelphians — is undergoing a redevelopment.
8 years ago
Listen 5:38GOP Reps in region split as tax bill passes
All U.S. House Republicans from Pennsylvania voted for the tax package; four of five in New Jersey opposed it.
8 years ago
Listen 1:47Gamblers, foreign money and struggling homeowners: Inside Philly’s sheriff sale boom
Once sleepy sheriff's auctions have become crowded with bidders hoping to cash in on skyrocketing real estate prices.
8 years ago
Listen 5:21Mural symbolizes new start, new life for former Kensington heroin camp
City Hall and neighbors hope the new mural on B Street Bridge will spur pride and revitalization in one of Philadelphia's most troubled places.
8 years ago
Listen 2:14In Philly halls of justice, feds seizing more immigrants with no criminal past
As the Trump administration continues its immigration crackdown, ICE agents find courthouses a convenient place to collar undocumented immigrants.
8 years ago
Listen 6:22Will Pa. Senate probe Leach accusations?
State Sen. Daylin Leach says he'll work with Senate leaders to address accusations of sexual misconduct, but it's not clear how that will happen.
8 years ago
Listen 2:12Philly’s first harm-reduction coordinator takes new aim at city’s opioid crisis
Allison Herens, Philadelphia’s first harm-reduction coordinator, says the creation of her role signifies a changing perspective on addressing a drug crisis.
8 years ago
Listen 5:35Spark’s gene therapy for rare form of blindness wins FDA approval
For Katherine High, president and chief scientific officer at Spark Therapeutics, the drug’s approval signals renewed hope in the possibilities of gene therapy.
8 years ago
Prisoners get private Christmas Mass celebrated by Philly archbishop
As Christians around the region prepare for the holy holiday, Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput made a special visit to celebrate Christmas a week early with prisoners.
8 years ago
Listen 1:44ICE arrests Pa. man in DACA limbo, highlighting confusion over program’s future
The Trump administration is ending DACA in March, and gave Dreamers until October to apply to renew their participation, but some applications got lost in the mail.
8 years ago
Listen 2:10Leach steps back from Congressional bid after he’s accused of inappropriate behavior
Pa. state Sen. Daylin Leach says he's "taking a step back" from his Congressional bid, but is not resigning from the Senate.
8 years ago
Listen 4:24Puerto Rico is still struggling to return power to residents three months after the category 4 Hurricane Maria hit. The lack of power has ...
8 years ago
The price of the Bitcoin has been skyrocketing lately, with people around the world clamoring to invest in the mysterious digital currenc ...
8 years ago
More Philly overdose patients turning down ambulance ride after naloxone
'It’s a near-death experience, and you really want to get these people the help they need,' says the Philadelphia Fire Department's head of emergency medical services.
8 years ago
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