Religion
Boy Scouts’ troubled history, Siri goes AI, Philly’s sewage problem
The century-old organization faces big problems and big changes - from financial struggles caused by a child-abuse scandal to more inclusive membership policies.
Air Date: June 12, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:49The Cohanzick Longhouse Sanctuary sought to continue using its property as a worship site before the Quinton Township planning board.
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Listen 5:03Beth Stroud was defrocked in 2004, but less than three weeks after the United Methodist Church repealed its anti-LGBTQ bans, she has been reinstated as pastor.
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Man charged with hate crime for vandalizing Islamic center at Rutgers, prosecutors say
The incident came a few weeks after the state attorney general's office had reported a recent spike in bias incidents in New Jersey.
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Are Americans Losing Their Religion?
Air Date: April 19, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:54South Brunswick’s Indian diasporic community is celebrating Holi, the festival of colors
The religious and community event celebrates spring and the triumph of good over evil — with plenty of color.
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Learn about Sikh culture and history at a unique exhibition in N.J. on Saturday
Sikh artifacts and paintings will be on display, along with martial arts demonstrations, music, food, and community conversations.
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Norristown-area Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr at Elmwood Park
A growing Muslim community in Norristown welcomed the end of Ramadan and celebration of Eid al-Fitr with a picnic.
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Listen 1:27New Jersey officials say they are probing hate crime after Islamic center is vandalized at Rutgers
“Let me be clear: New Jersey will not tolerate acts of hate against the Muslim community,” said New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin.
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Pennsylvania’s primary lands on Passover this year. Here’s what you need to know to vote
City commissioners and voter advocates are helping Philadelphians who observe Passover cast their votes.
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Pope overcomes health concerns to preside over blustery Easter Sunday Mass
The Vatican said some 30,000 people attended the Mass, with more packing the Via della Conciliazione boulevard leading to the piazza.
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Hundreds of Muslims gather outside City Hall to pray for peace in Gaza and Philly
The Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations — or CAIR — and a coalition of local mosques and other organizations sponsored the Friday prayers.
3 months ago
Listen 1:23Cash-strapped Trump is now selling $60 Bibles, U.S. Constitution included
The "God Bless The USA" Bible is inspired by the Lee Greenwood anthem and includes copies of the nation's founding documents.
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Where to have iftar and sohour in Philadelphia this Ramadan
With several of the city’s restaurants setting up buffets and special menus, this month offers a chance to explore a range of North African and Asian cuisine.
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Philly Organ Festival uses sacred pipes to make secular music
A week-long music festival on eight church pipe organs around the city brings thunder down from the heavens.
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