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11/07/2025

The latest round of exhumations of Native American students from a cemetery at the former Carlisle Indian Industrial School resulted in the remains of 17 being repatriated.

The latest round of exhumations of Native American students from a cemetery at the former Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Pennsylvania resulted in the remains of 17 students being repatriated to their families and tribes, the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma and the Seminole Nation of Ok...

11/07/2025

Deep in the Great Dismal Swamp, thousands of Black people created a hidden free society, one that defied slavery for centuries. This is the story of the rebels who turned a swamp into a sanctuary.

This episode of In The Margins is part of PBS’ America@250 collection, celebrating the country’s 250th anniversary. Democracy is built on participation. Get involved at https://vote.org/pbs

11/07/2025

Author and scientist Angus Fletcher says our capacity for creativity and flexibility gives humans a leg up when it comes to competing with artificial intelligence, and that storytelling is our true superpower.

His new book “Primal Intelligence” is about what he learned working with the U.S. Army Special Operations. For instance, role-playing can reduce anxiety and activate the imagination. He joined us to discuss the art and science of human potential.

Listen: https://whyy.org/episodes/how-our-primal-intelligence-gives-us-an-edge-over-ai/

11/07/2025

It was dubbed a “House of Horrors” and made national news for the heinous crimes committed on pregnant women and fetuses inside.

Now the vacant property once home to Dr. Kermit Gosnell’s infamous abortion clinic is poised for new life.

The building on Lancaster Avenue has sat vacant for well over a decade. It’s now poised for a new chapter after a judge ruled in favor of reBuilding Blocks.

11/07/2025

Here’s what to know about the latest SNAP developments, how the Philadelphia area is affected and how local lawmakers are responding.

A back-and-forth court battle has led to further uncertainty for the food assistance program, which serves close to 1 million people in the Greater Philadelphia area.

11/07/2025

Air travelers passing through Philadelphia International Airport are beginning to feel the effects of a nationwide staffing crisis that has now reached the skies.

More than two dozen flights out of PHL have been canceled with many more delayed. Those numbers are expected to increase as the government shutdown continues.

11/07/2025

Philadelphia's Tempesta di Mare honors the musical genius of 18th-century orphans.

“Hidden Virtuosas” is premiering Baroque music by the most downtrodden women of Venice, not heard in three centuries.

“Hidden Virtuosas” premieres Baroque music by the most downtrodden women of Venice, not heard in three centuries.

11/07/2025

From trauma to teaching, Philadelphia gun violence survivors are rewriting how gun violence gets covered.

Read the second part of the Billy Penn series.

The launch of the Survivor Connection online website and the Association of Gun Violence Reporters both seek to provide training and support.

11/07/2025

The Contemporary Craft Show is taking over the Pennsylvania Convention Center this weekend.

Here's what to know ↓

The show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center continues its tradition of connecting attendees directly to artists across mediums.

11/07/2025

Delaware education advocates expect to vote soon on a plan to redistrict schools in New Castle County.

Politics could threaten to upend the process, which has been years in making.

The Delaware General Assembly must approve any redistricting plan for city schools. Implementation could take up to five years.

11/07/2025

Travelers will have fewer flight options within the U.S. starting Friday as the Federal Aviation Administration imposes schedule cuts at 40 major airports to ease the strain on air traffic controllers during the record-long government shutdown.

Travelers can expect to see fewer flights to major U.S. cities like Philadelphia and Newark starting Friday morning.

11/07/2025

New Jersey's 2025 governor's race saw about 50% of registered voters cast a ballot.

Turnout was highest in Hunterdon County, at 62%. Hudson County had the lowest, at 40%

Full story → https://bit.ly/480GkVQ

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