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Pedestrians cross 10th Street in the Chinatown neighborhood of Philadelphia, July 22, 2022.
Studio 2
Community

Analyzing the Sixers arena impact studies

Independent reports find a new Sixers arena would provide hundreds of millions in tax revenue. It also says the project may put stress on Chinatown. Is that tradeoff worth it?

Air Date: August 27, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:11
Bartram’s Garden
Science

Bartram’s Garden resumes fishing over a month after toxic chemical leaked onto trail

After over a month of waiting, fishing activities have resumed at Bartram’s Garden. But a portion of the trail remains closed.

4 months ago

Listen 1:12
N.J. Capitol building
Money

New Jersey has launched its ANCHOR property tax relief program. Here’s what to know to get your money

Some Garden State residents will need to take specific action in order to get a direct deposit or check, but many others won’t.

4 months ago

A COVID-19 antigen home test indicating a positive result
Health

Rethinking advice amid COVID summer surge: How long do you really need to isolate?

If you Google COVID isolation standards, you're likely to get a few different answers. So which one should you follow?

4 months ago

Listen 1:09
Crozer-Chester Medical Center is one of the Crozer Health's four hospitals
Health

Who is CHA Partners? Here’s what to know about the New Jersey company looking to buy Delco’s Crozer Health

CHA Partners, a real estate and development company, has bought and sold at least five hospitals in New Jersey prior to its latest bid in Pennsylvania.

5 months ago

Listen 1:13
A sign on a gate stating that part of the Bartram's Garden hiking trail in Philadelphia is closed
Science

What to know about the chemical contamination at Bartram’s Garden

A portion of trail remains closed after testing found small amounts of contamination on the property. Evidence shows similar contamination documented two years ago.

5 months ago

Listen 1:13
gas drilling site
Politics & Policy

Harris once wanted to ban fracking. Trump wants voters in energy-rich Pennsylvania to remember

The Harris campaign called Trump’s claims an “attempt to distract from his own plans to enrich oil and gas executives at the expense of the middle class.”

5 months ago

Joe Biden speaking at a rally
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

As the Democratic party panics — should President Biden step aside?

Does the Democratic party need a new nominee? A growing chorus of pundits are calling on President Joe Biden to step aside. But many democrats have rallied behind him.

Air Date: July 3, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 49:56
President Joe Biden speaks at a presidential debate watch party, Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta.
Politics & Policy

Here’s why it would be tough for Democrats to replace Joe Biden on the presidential ticket

The vice president is Biden's running mate, but that doesn't mean she could swap in for him at the top of the ticket by default.

6 months ago

This combo image shows Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, left, March 9, 2024 and President Joe Biden, right, Jan. 27, 2024.
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Trump and Biden’s 2024 presidential debate face off, Happy Birthday to the Philly Zoo!

Ahead of Thursday's highly anticipated CNN presidential debate, we'll talk about what's at stake for Joe Biden and Donald Trump and how the candidates might perform on stage.

Air Date: June 27, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 44:15
The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

Why we lie and why we’re bad at spotting liars

Everyone lies occasionally, but some people make a habit of it. We look at the nature of deceit, why some people lie more than others, and how to detect it.

Air Date: June 21, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 50:54
People react to the guilty verdict announced against former President Donald Trump outside Manhattan Criminal Court, Thursday, May 30, 2024, in New York.
Politics & Policy

Here’s what you should know about Donald Trump’s conviction in his hush money trial

Leading strategists in both parties believe that Trump still remains well-positioned to defeat Biden, even as he now faces the prospect of a prison sentence.

7 months ago

Left to right: Former President Donald Trump, Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels.
Politics & Policy

What to know about Trump fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen’s pivotal testimony in the hush money trial

Cohen tied Trump directly to the hush money scheme, recounting meetings and conversations with him about stifling negative stories in the waning weeks of the 2016 campaign.

8 months ago

The container ship Dali
Urban Planning

Ship that caused bridge collapse had apparent electrical issues while still docked, AP source says

The person said Monday that alarms went off on the Dali’s refrigerated containers, likely indicating an inconsistent power supply.

9 months ago

An American flag flies on a moored boat as the container ship Dali rests against wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, as seen from Pasadena, Md.
Community

What we know about the Baltimore bridge collapse

A cargo ship rammed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Bridge early Tuesday, causing the span to collapse and the presumed deaths of six people. Here's what we know so far.

9 months ago

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