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High-voltage electric transmission lines pass through a wind farm.
Science
NJ Spotlight

Nation’s largest power grid moves to clear logjam of energy projects

If the solar projects held up in the logjam are not cleared, that jeopardizes New Jersey’s own efforts to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.

3 years ago

IBEW spokesman Frank Keel says John Dougherty will continue to lead the union while he appeals the verdict. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Radio Times
Community

Regional Roundup – November 29th

Reforming city government after the guilty verdict in the trial of a local union leader and city councilmember. And, an unusual heart on display at the Mutter Museum.

Air Date: November 29, 2021 10:00 am

Listen 49:15
File photo: A person uses an iPhone on Oct. 8, 2019 in New York. Apple is letting some iPhone users fix their own phones, a sharp turnaround for a company that has long guarded its software in a walled garden that only Apple-approved technicians can unlock. The company said Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2021, it will enable users of two of the newest iPhone models and later some Mac computers to get access to genuine Apple parts and tools to be able to repair them
Community

Under pressure, Apple allows self-repairs to iPhones, Macs

The company said Wednesday it will enable users of two of the newest iPhone models and later some Mac computers to get access to parts and tools to be able to repair them.

3 years ago

Maria Quiñones-Sanchez arriving at her victory party back in 2019 when she won the race for the 7th Council district. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Radio Times
Community

Regional Roundup – 11/8/21

City Councilmember Maria Quinones Sanchez discusses her breast cancer diagnosis. And, Dr. Aaron Beck, pioneer of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, passed away last week at 100.

Air Date: November 8, 2021 10:00 am

Listen 49:29
Ruby Tumasz boards a Market-Frankford Line train
Radio Times
Community

Regional Roundup – 10/25/21

A possible SEPTA strike of over 5,000 workers in Philadelphia. Major Ben Simmons drama with the 76ers. And, two students who travelled the US documenting pandemic tales.

Air Date: October 25, 2021 10:00 am

Listen 49:29
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket latest space passengers from left, Audrey Powers, William Shatner, Chris Boshuizen, and Glen de Vries raise their hands during a media availability at the spaceport near Van Horn, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021
Science

William Shatner, TV’s Capt. Kirk, blasts into space

Hollywood’s Captain Kirk, 90-year-old William Shatner, has blasted into space and safely returned to Earth in a convergence of science fiction and science reality.

3 years ago

FILE - In this May 6, 2018 file photo, actor William Shatner takes questions from reporters after delivering the commencement address at New England Institute of Technology graduation ceremonies, in Providence, R.I.
Science

To oldly go: Shatner, 90, inspires with real-life space trip

As William Shatner prepares to be beamed up at age 90 for his first real-life spaceflight, he’s bringing out the awe in people around a rural Texas spaceport.

3 years ago

The exterior of the Location 215 studio
Community

Philly native Eve, Don Lemon headline B. PHL Innovation Festival

Now in its third year, the B. PHL Innovation Festival kicks off Wednesday and runs through Friday, Oct. 1.

3 years ago

The new hub will be inside the university's Science Center. (Cheyney)
Education
The Philadelphia Tribune

Cheyney University launches life sciences and technology hub

The news comes as the enrollment for students majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) has been growing at the nation’s first HBCU.

3 years ago

People on recumbent bikes use MLK Drive
Radio Times
Urban Planning

Reimagining Philadelphia’s major roadways

Bikes, scooters, pedestrians - oh my! How will Philadelphia make routes safer (and maybe greener) for all travelers to share?

Air Date: August 20, 2021 10:00 am

Listen 49:30
Saif Ashshaheed, 17, reviews reviews how to use a ruler with instructor Greg Palmer at the Dixon House community center in South Philadelphia on Tuesday, August 11, 2021. (Kriston Jae Bethel for WHYY)
Community

Anti-violence advocate launches carpentry program for Philly teens

The goal is to give the teens, several of whom have criminal records, the knowledge and skills to go into business for themselves or join the city’s building trades unions.

3 years ago

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Emani Outterbridge holds up yarn in front of one of her vending machines
PlanPhilly
Community

Philly crochet influencer Emani Milan is selling yarn at Cherry Street Pier

The entrepreneur began to build her yarn empire at 15. But the idea for a vending machine came to Outterbridge during the coronavirus pandemic.

3 years ago

From musical instruments to puzzles and podcast microphones to household tools, Newark Free Library is now offering much more than just books through its
Education

Forget books, this library is lending ukuleles, puzzles, tools, and much more

Newark Free Library offers its “Library of Things” collection, so residents can borrow things like ukuleles, record players, and even a cornhole set.

3 years ago

Dr. Donald Morton hopes to mentor 10,000 Black men as part of his ReManned Project based out of Wilmington. (Mark Eichmann/WHYY)
Community

Mentoring program for Black men in Delaware looks to go global

The Wilmington-based ReManned Project hopes to connect 10,000 Black men with mentors to help process trauma and find success in their work and personal lives.

4 years ago

A student practices violin as part of the Philadelphia Arts in Education Partnership. The PAEP has partnered with the DA’s office to divert youth offenders into its arts classes. (Courtesey of PAEP)
Courts & Law

District attorney diverting youth from the juvenile justice system into arts classes

The Philly District Attorney’s office has begun diverting young people into an after-school arts program for a chance to expunge their records.

4 years ago

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