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Each week, Tiny Desk Radio hosts Bobby Carter and Anamaria Sayre present three Tiny Desk concerts and share how these memorable (and sometimes viral) moments came together. You'll hear world-class musicians from the worlds of pop, jazz, classical, Americana, hip-hop, R&B and more stripping down their sound for a concert series that's unlike anything else on the internet — or the radio.
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Each week, Tiny Desk Radio hosts Bobby Carter and Anamaria Sayre present three Tiny Desk concerts and share how these memorable (and sometimes viral) moments came together. You'll hear world-class musicians from the worlds of pop, jazz, classical, Americana, hip-hop, R&B and more stripping down their sound for a concert series that's unlike anything else on the internet — or the radio.

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University of Victoria postdoctoral fellow Nathaniel Brunt
Community

Iraq’s Yazidis rediscover lost history through photos found in a Penn museum archive

A University of Pennsylvania researcher is leading an effort to connect photos taken of the Yazidi population in northern Iraq in the 1930s.

5 hours ago

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Urban Planning
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SEPTA riders prepare for fare increases and service restoration on Sunday

SEPTA leaders said increased fares are necessary to help close its $213 million deficit. They expect the new price to generate $31 million a year.

7 hours ago

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Politics & Policy

Elections 2025: What are the ballot questions facing Philly suburban voters?

From preserving open space to funding local police, here's a round-up of ballot referendum questions in Chester and Montgomery counties.

12 hours ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy meets with Senate President Nicholas Scutari, right, and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, second right, before he delivers his State of the State address to a joint session of the Legislature at the statehouse, in Trenton, N.J., Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023.
Politics & Policy

N.J. citizen groups, activists upset at government’s ‘failure’ to protect immigrants, transgender and disabled people

They want the Democratic governor, Senate president and Assembly speaker to pass bills to protect the state’s most vulnerable populations.

13 hours ago

SNAP
Community

SNAP cuts could devastate Atlantic City, one of New Jersey’s largest food deserts

Atlantic City food pantries brace for SNAP cuts, as one of N.J.’s worst food deserts faces rising hunger and limited grocery options.

1 day ago

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Courts & Law

Delaware DOJ official charged with DUI, vehicular assault after allegedly driving drunk in school parking lot

The Delaware Department of Justice employee hurt at least two people at the St. George’s Technical High School lot, police say. He has since been fired.

1 day ago

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Arts & Entertainment

In ‘Lions,’ Philadelphia artists turn the loss of their fathers into a bold new Fringe Festival production

Drawing from personal loss, Lightning Rod Special’s new work takes audiences through the chaos of end-of-life care, memory and legacy at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival.

1 day ago

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Jess Conda performing at Beard Ladies Cabaret
Arts & Entertainment

Macy’s building is both setting and inspiration for a Philly Fringe Fest cabaret

The Bearded Ladies Cabaret’s “The Layaway” is a cheeky and mischievous take on opulence and commerce.

1 day ago

Kash Patel speaks at a news conference
Politics & Policy

Suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination expressed opposition to conservative activist’s views

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox told a news conference that 22-year-old Tyler Robinson had become “more political” in the run-up to the shooting.

1 day ago

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PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Legislative timeline for new Sixers arena remains up in the air as lawmakers return to session

The team wants to open a new facility by 2031, but it’s unclear when the topic may come up in Philadelphia City Council.

2 days ago

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Education

‘Struggling to read’: Delaware implements early literacy plan to boost student learning outcomes

Delaware is funding efforts to boost early literacy efforts, but income and racial disparities remain.

2 days ago

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Education

Philadelphia’s school board approves $1.5B loan, ratifies teachers union contract

Due to Pennsylvania’s budget impasse, the state “is not able to issue payments" for state or federal revenue sources, said the School District of Philadelphia’s CFO.

2 days ago

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Community

Penn State to wind down WPSU after board of trustees declines transfer to WHYY

In voting down a proposal to transfer the station to WHYY, trustees expressed concern over a $17 million subsidy and wanted a commitment to hire staff.

2 days ago

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Courts & Law

NCAA investigates former basketball players from 6 schools, including Temple, for sports betting violations

The NCAA's integrity program flagged unusual betting activities, including athletes betting on their own games and sharing information for betting purposes.

2 days ago

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Community

Here’s how Delco plans to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary

Starting January 2026, Delaware County residents will have more than 100 events and programs to choose from.

2 days ago

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