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WEBMy 3 Songs: Lehigh Valley with Love's George Wacker. September 29, 2024. Bill Dautremonth-Smith welcomes George Wacker, founder and producer of Lehigh Valley with Love, to the studio to pick out three songs and discusses the …
United Methodist Church begins reorganization over LGBTQ
WEBApr 26, 2024 · United Methodists from around the world meeting at their General Conference in Charlotte, N.C., have voted on steps that could end the church's ban on LGBTQ+ clergy and same-sex weddings.. The proposal, called regionalization, essentially would allow different geographic regions — North America, Europe, Africa, and the Philippines — to make their own rules about ministry.
Emily Rizzo | WHYY - WDIY
WEBMay 12, 2023 · Emily Rizzo | WHYY. , February 28, 2023. The Central Bucks School District will be considering 60 more books to potentially ban. WHYY’s Emily Rizzo reports, the district received book challenges from community members for the 60 book titles, and will begin a review process. Listen • 1:41.
How Groundhog Day came to the U.S. — and why we still ... - WDIY
WEBFeb 2, 2023 · Groundhog Day has its roots in ancient midwinter ceremonies. How did the U.S. end up celebrating Groundhog Day in the first place? It dates back to ancient traditions — first pagan, then Christian — marking the halfway point between the winter solstice and spring equinox, says Troy Harman, a history professor at Penn State University who also works as a ranger at Gettysburg National ...
Sojourner Ahebee | WHYY - WDIY
WEBSojourner Ahébée covers health equity for WHYY’s weekly health and science show, The Pulse, and the WHYY newsroom. Her reporting focuses on access to health care, outcomes, and societal factors that impact health in communities of color. Sojourner’s work is supported by a grant from the Commonwealth Fund. Her writing has been published in The Atlantic, The Academy of American Poets (Poem ...
Democrats and their changing views on gun control - WDIY
WEBAug 21, 2024 · Ari Shapiro has been one of the hosts of All Things Considered, NPR's award-winning afternoon newsmagazine, since 2015. During his first two years on the program, listenership to All Things Considered grew at an unprecedented rate, with more people tuning in during a typical quarter-hour than any other program on the radio.
PA House Passes Responsible Contractor Law | WDIY Local News
WEBOct 19, 2023 · Democrat Josh Siegel of Lehigh County applauded the Pennsylvania House of Representatives after they approved the passage of his bill creating new standards for construction projects. According to a press release, H.B. 1449 establishes a “statewide responsible contractor law” that will help Pennsylvania “lead the way.”.
How support for Trump is causing a rift in the evangelical church
WEBNov 29, 2023 · To answer his own question about why many evangelicals support Trump, Alberta reported from evangelical churches around the country, ranging from megachurches to half-filled, small churches and the church he grew up in in a suburb of Detroit. He also reported from Christian colleges and religious advocacy organizations.
Celtic Cultural Minute - WDIY
WEBThe Culture and Sport of the Highland Games | Celtic Cultural Minute. Kate Scuffle. , September 9, 2024. The Games mix track and field, piping, and Highland dance with tug-o-war, hammer throw, and the caber-toss in a celebration of all things Celtic. Listen • 3:39.
Here's the story behind Black History Month - WDIY
WEBFeb 1, 2022 · At the March on Washington on Aug. 28, 1963, African Americans carry placards demanding equal rights, integrated schools, decent housing and an end to bias. Every February, the U.S. honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Black History Month …