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Fresh Air Weekend

Fresh Air opens the window on contemporary arts and issues with guests from worlds as diverse as literature and economics. Fresh Air Weekend collects the best segments from the week's programs and crafts them together for great weekend listening.

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Christmas tree set up in front of City Hall
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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Shop local this holiday season at one (or more) of Philly’s holiday markets

‘Tis the season to support small businesses and artists

2 weeks ago

Around 70 cars disrupted traffic on Market Street in response to Philadelphia City Council approving legislation that could pave the way for the 76ers $1.3 billion proposed arena to be built. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
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Protesters disrupt Center City traffic in response to City Council advancing 76ers arena proposal

Roughly 70 vehicles disrupted traffic on Market Street to simulate traffic congestion before and after events at the proposed 18,500-seat arena.

2 weeks ago

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Phil Murphy
New Jersey
Technology

Mystery drone sightings continue in New Jersey and across the U.S. Here’s what we know

The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday and Thursday temporarily banned drone flights in 22 areas of New Jersey and 30 areas in New York.

2 weeks ago

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown with quarterback Jalen Hurts
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Eagles stars Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown say relationship is ‘good’ after teammate suggests fissure

There will be no sit-ups in the driveway, no apologies on the front lawn, and certainly, it seems, no rift between Jalen Hurts and his No. 1 receiver.

2 weeks ago

Entrance sign welcoming people to Picatinny Arsenal
New Jersey
Technology

U.S. senator says mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey region should be ‘shot down, if necessary’

The drones appear to avoid detection by traditional methods such as helicopter and radio, according to a state lawmaker.

2 weeks ago

Brenna Collier at an Eagles game.
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Eagles fan looking for guy who dropped compliment, then drove off

A Facebook post from a longtime fan looking for the guy who paid her a compliment after Sunday’s Eagles game went viral — but hasn’t solved the mystery.

2 weeks ago

Luigi Mangione
Gun Violence
National

From wealth and success to murder suspect, the life of Luigi Mangione took a hard turn

Investigators are working to piece together why Luigi Mangione may have diverged from this path to make the violent and radical decision to gun down UnitedHealthcare's CEO.

3 weeks ago

Aftermath of the explosion at the R.M. Palmer Co. factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania. (6abc)
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Pennsylvania
Public Safety
6abc

Deadly chocolate factory explosion caused by faulty gas fitting, safety board finds

The 2023 explosion leveled one building and heavily damaged another, causing $42 million in property damage.

3 weeks ago

A Philadelphia Police Department cruiser is seen in a file photo.
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Policing
Public Safety

Survey: Philadelphia residents paint mixed picture of city police

The survey found that only 48 percent of city residents believe Philly police are doing a good job.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:08
Studio 2
Homelessness
Housing

Breaking the cycle of homelessness: celebrating the work of Sister Mary Scullion

A conversation with Project HOME co-founder Sister Mary Scullion, who is stepping down from the acclaimed anti-homelessness organization after three decades.

Air Date: December 10, 2024 12:00 pm

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A building that formed part of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School campus
History
K-12
Pennsylvania
Race & Ethnicity

Biden creates Native American boarding school national monument to mark era of forced assimilation

The monument at a former boarding school site in Carlisle, Pa., commemorates tribes whose children were forced to attend the school and similar abusive institutions.

3 weeks ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy delivers his State of the State address to a joint session of the Legislature
New Jersey
Public Safety
Technology

Numerous drone sightings in New Jersey frustrating but don’t pose safety concern, governor says

Gov. Phil Murphy stressed Monday that dozens of reported drone sightings across the state in recent weeks don’t appear to pose a public safety concern.

3 weeks ago

Mike Africa Jr.
History
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

‘It is criminal’: Africa family wants MOVE bombing victims’ remains returned and Osage Avenue home back

Victims of the 1985 MOVE bombing accuse museum officials of not being forthcoming about turning over remains of their family members.

3 weeks ago

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Cleaning up the homeless encampment
Government Accountability
Homelessness
Housing
Pennsylvania

What storage accommodations will unhoused ‘Tent City’ residents have amid upcoming sweep in Pottstown?

Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania says unhoused people must have an opportunity to store and access personal property during sweeps.

3 weeks ago

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The reenactment commemorates the moment General George Washington led his troops across the Delaware River on a frigid Christmas Day in 1776. (Alexandru Bruschini of Mediaology Co.)
Community Events
History
New Jersey

‘History has to come to life’: Washington Crossing hosts annual historic reenactment

The Continental Army’s advance across the river into New Jersey was a turning point in the Revolutionary War.

3 weeks ago

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