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When two Bucks County teenagers leaped to their deaths from a quarry cliff in 1983, they left a quiet suburban community in shock. "That kind of thing doesn't happen here," people thought. Then it happened again. On a special episode, we talk with the author of the original 1984 Philadelphia magazine article Over the Edge . We talk about the details of this forty-year-old story, about mental healt...

Missing firearms, a no-bid contract, stalled reforms: Why are Rochelle Bilal's fellow pols still standing by her? Malcolm Burnley dives in to explain.

Karen Sandone's husband was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer's. She could have pulled back into privacy, but this Doylestown woman chose to speak out about the devastating disease and create a national community of support.

Is the now inevitable election to Congress of a PA Democratic Socialist part of a trend that should have us asking: Where have all the serious people gone?

Your weekly long listen is here. (Start) The Delco Lawsuit Over a Grandma's Facebook Post (6:20) The Billion Layer Lasagna (9:15) Find Your Soulmate Over a Bowl of Guac (14:10) Philadelphia's Next Great Era Begins Now (27:20) Dear Kimberly | I'm Drowning in the Chaos of Motherhood (33:15) Financial Scams Are Surging — Here's How Philly Experts Say You Can Avoid Them

Why this chapter of our city's story might be our best since, well, 1776.

At Post Haste, kitchen scraps are given a second life in their signature dish. Kae Lani Palmisano explains how leftovers become the billion layer lasagna.

One listener asks: How can I get my head above water? Kimberly McGlonn advises her to approach parenthood as a marathon, rather than a sprint. Do you have a question for Kimberly? Fill out the form here and we'll do our best to feature it in an upcoming episode.

Jason Sheehan explains why Bar Bombón's "Matchmaking and Margaritas" event series might be the cure for dating app fatigue.

It's a 25-year-old councilmember versus a 66-year-old vocal critic. Victor Fiorillo dives into this story of insults, conspiracies and illegal record disclosures.

Local specialists share the red flags and smart habits that can protect you.

Welcome to your weekly long listen. (Start) Food Poisoning or Not Food Poisoning? (8:25) Teaching in a Time of Politics, AI and Stress (29:05) The Ballot Questions You'll Find in Tuesday's Primary Election (33:50) How Will the War Hit Your Wallet? (39:45) How to Help Philadelphians Detained by ICE

On the ballot this Tuesday, voters will be able to approve or reject two measures. Courtney DuChene breaks down the meaning and context of both.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has changed dramatically since 2024, not just detaining and holding more people, but also making it harder for them to get help. Here, a Temple law professor lays out what you can do about it. Visit this story on the web for helpful links.

In the conclusion to this award-nominated story by Ben Seal, teachers in Philly are overextended and struggling to meet ever-changing curricula and the new frontier of AI. Notwithstanding, the impact on students' lives is their guiding light.

After a recent social media flurry over food poisoning allegations at Philly restaurants, Victor Fiorillo starts asking questions.

Political tension, pandemic learning loss, cell phones everywhere, and the AI takeover of everything. All before the morning bell rings. On this episode we dive into the modern challenges of teaching in Philadelphia in this award-nominated story by Ben Seal.

The headlines change by the minute:  Oil prices up! Stocks down! Ceasefire on! Ceasefire off! So what's a Philadelphian to make of their money during this latest Mideast conflict? Experts weigh in.

Your weekly long listen is here.  (Start) Dave Grohl's Huge Surprise at Foo Fighters Show (8:20) One Easy Revenue-Raising Idea for Philly (11:50) The Best Pub in Montco ... Overlooks a Wawa? (14:55) Dear Kimberly | Will I Ever Find My "Special Someone"? (21:20) How the "Michelin Bump" Changed Provenance (27:35) Dinah's Liberation

Inside a 300-year-old mill, a bowl of fire-roasted tomato soup and a soft pilsner reveal the unpretentious soul of Concordance Ferments. It's a hobbit's paradise.

There are only two options for generating more money to fund schools and city services, writes former City Councilmember Allan Domb. One way is clearly better than the other.

Six months after Philly's first Michelin announcement, Jason Sheehan chats with chef Nich Bazik about what having a star has done for his restaurant.

And what do I do while I wait? If you have a question for Kimberly, fill out this form and we'll do our best to feature it in an upcoming episode.

Main Line musician and Hooters drummer David Uosikkinen taught the band's new drummer when the latter was just a kid. Dave Grohl thanked him by name.

WURD's Dr. James Peterson looks at the story of a woman enslaved at Stenton in 1776, which brings up more questions than answers.