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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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a person holds an eastern hellbender
Science

‘So grotesque they’re beautiful’: Eastern hellbender may get federal protections

The species has existed for millions of years, but the salamanders are threatened by poor water quality and populations have drastically declined.

4 days ago

Bethany Gill winds a clock
Politics & Policy

An architect designed custom clocks for Pennsylvania’s Capitol a century ago. They’re still ticking

Visitors are drawn to the building's polished marble, intricate carvings — and 273 antique clocks that were part of the original design.

6 days ago

Trees reflected in Toms River
Science

Group says New Jersey toxic waste dumping caused $1B in harm, calls settlement inadequate

A Jersey Shore environmental group says damage from decades of toxic waste dumping at one of America's most notorious pollution sites caused $1 billion worth of damages.

1 week ago

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PlanPhilly
Education

Philly charter school celebrates new space for vocational training: ‘It’s only up from here’

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is breathing new life into an old PECO building.

2 weeks ago

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Paper packaging materials
Politics & Policy

New Jersey targets plastic packaging that fills landfills and pollutes

A bill to be discussed Thursday in the New Jersey Legislature would require all such materials used in the state to be recyclable or compostable by 2034.

2 weeks ago

A view of the Delaware River.
Science

Conservationists celebrate more than 200 federally funded projects to restore waterways in Delaware watershed

The program funds habitat restoration and conservation initiatives throughout the Delaware River watershed.

3 weeks ago

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Sand cascades down the badly eroded face of a dune in North Wildwood, N.J. on Feb. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, FILE)
Science

10 years and $42 million later, Jersey Shore town ends battle over its eroding beaches

The state will cancel $12 million worth of fines it levied against the city for conducting unauthorized and potentially harmful beach repair work.

4 weeks ago

Rush Arts Philadelphia building
Community

Back on its feet: North Philly’s Rush Arts gallery rebuilds after hurricane damages

“The water damage destroys everything it touches. The next thing is putting it back,” said the contractor repairing the building.

4 weeks ago

a flooded street
Urban Planning
6abc

Crews work to repair 20-inch water main break in Northern Liberties

A 20-inch broken water main occurred on the 1100 block of North 4th Street early Sunday afternoon.

1 month ago

SS United States
Community
NPR

SS United States, record-setting ocean liner, is making its final voyage out of Philadelphia

The SS United States may soon sail from Philadelphia to the Gulf. NPR explored this ship, a relic of the grand liners that once connected North America with Europe.

1 month ago

Sugar maple trees at Morris Arboretum in their peak fall glory.
Science

‘Drought definitely can kill a tree or shrub’: How to keep your trees healthy during ongoing drought

An arborist offers his top tips for protecting trees as Philadelphia’s record-breaking dry spell continues.

2 months ago

A view of the Roundhouse building.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

The Roundhouse in Philly will not be historically designated after tie vote

The curvy building has stood at 7th and Race streets for decades. Its days may now be numbered.

2 months ago

SS United States
Community

SS United States scheduled to leave Philly by next weekend after decades-long stay

The SS United States ocean liner ship will become an artificial reef off the coast of Florida.

2 months ago

New Jersey Forest Fire Service members
Weather

Crews battling 2 wildfires in New Jersey, where conditions are driest in nearly 120 years

Lack of significant rainfall since August contributed to the dry conditions, which prompted the state to impose strict restrictions on outdoor fires.

2 months ago

A crane juxtaposed with the Philadelphia skyline
Science

PhilaPort to receive millions in federal dollars to replace diesel equipment with electric alternatives

The funding is part of $3 billion for ports nationwide to tackle climate change and air pollution.

2 months ago

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