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Mastery charter schools make football history in Philly
When the Mastery North Pumas and Simon Gratz Bulldogs clashed on the gridiron Saturday, they made a bit of Philly prep sports history.
9 years ago
Listen 2:26The Paradise Papers, millions of leaked documents from the Bermuda law firm Appleby, detail the ways that the wealthy and powerful hide t ...
9 years ago
Listen 35:28We’ll look at what’s in the Republican tax plan and where it stands with the Washington Post’s ...
9 years ago
Listen 13:29A time to mourn, a time to sell: Freeman’s offers vast collection of mourning art
Freeman’s auction house in Philadelphia now has on display what might be the largest collection of jewelry designed for grieving the dead.
9 years ago
Listen 2:20Why Pennsylvania is home to some of the nation's worst gerrymanders
This story is the first in our "Over the Line" series on gerrymandering, a Keystone Crossroads collaboration with PennLive, WITF and other Pennsylvania public media stations.
9 years ago
Listen 5:16Vietnam vets become ‘lung brothers’
Two veterans receive a lung each from the same donor at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia.
9 years ago
Listen 4:37Lansdale high school musical breaks up the boys club
North Penn's production of "1776" is revolutionary in that young women take on many of the starring roles of Founding Fathers.
9 years ago
Listen 4:5360% of Americans believe gun laws should be stricter, Gallup 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.
9 years ago
Listen 5:25Reentry simulation shines light on recidivism in Delaware
Elected leaders, police officers and members of the criminal justice community walked a mile in a newly-released prisoner’s shoes.
9 years ago
Listen 6:0050 years later, sustaining vivid memories of Fishtowners killed in Vietnam
Five decades later, its caretakers worry about how much longer they can keep Cpl. Charles J. Glenn 3rd U.S.M.C. Memorial going.
9 years ago
Listen 4:09Following damaging reports, Pa. Congressman Marino defends his opioid law
“It’s a typical hatchet job,” Marino said of the reports.
9 years ago
Listen 2:30Students learn to combat hate at Philly conference
The annual gathering hosted by the Anti-Defamation League aims to combat hate through a day of workshops and tough conversations.
9 years ago
Shadows of four Michael Murphys killed in Vietnam weigh on Philly man
Earlier this year, Michael Murphy shared his story of that visit with WHYY's Commonspace, our storytelling collaboration with First Person Arts.
9 years ago
Listen 5:00Philly-area high schools upgrade helmets, but there’s room for improvement
Given the dangers of brain trauma from helmet-to-helmet contact, would you want your child to play high school football? A new Philadelphia Inquirer analysis offers insight.
9 years ago
Listen 4:45Dogs are all ears as kids practice reading in Philly libraries
Studies show that reading to animals calms beginners and improves confidence in children who are reading aloud.
9 years ago
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