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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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Health

Hotter summer and fall days are extending ragweed allergy season in Greater Philadelphia, experts say

More people are being affected and are experiencing more severe symptoms, says a Philadelphia allergist.

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Politics & Policy

Delaware election 2026: Meet the 3 Democrats fighting to unseat Chris Coons in the U.S. Senate

Jeff Appelhans, Mary Louve and Eric No-Trump Hansen are vying to unseat U.S. Sen. Chris Coons in September’s primary as he runs for his fourth term in office.

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Delaware election 2026: Meet the 3 Republicans hoping to unseat Sarah McBride in Congress

Earl Cooper, Joseph Arminio and John Whalen III are Republicans vying for Delaware's congressional seat. Here’s what to know about the race, and where the candidates stand.

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Researchers find microplastics in insects from Schuylkill River watershed

The researchers found that microplastics were as prevalent in forested parts of the watershed as they were in urban areas.

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Politics & Policy

Montgomery County approves new policy for fixing mail ballot errors

For this year’s general elections, the county will automatically send a replacement ballot to voters who make a mistake in their mail ballot submission.

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Politics & Policy

Delaware election 2026: Your Democratic primary voter guide for attorney general

The incumbent is seeking a third four-year term. Her opponents say the office needs new leadership. Here’s what you need to know.

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Politics & Policy

‘You fix it, you get paid’: Wilmington starts rent escrow program to prod landlords into providing water, heat, electricity

Tenants whose repairs are not completed within 48 hours can put two-thirds of their rent into an account managed by a social service agency.

2 days ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia photographer shows girls’ experiences at Jewish summer camp in new book

Rachel Wisniewski‘s “L’dor Vador” highlights campers’ experiences over three summers at a 102-year-old Jewish summer camp in the Poconos.

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Pat McMullen, president of the Knights of Columbus Regina Coeli Home Association in Northeast Philadelphia, stood next to skill game terminals in the organization’s bar.
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Philadelphia social clubs and small businesses plead for legalization of skill game machines before October deadline

Clubs, bars and nonprofits say revenue from the machines helps keep their doors open as lawmakers weigh regulation.

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‘Who’s running now?’: Philly DA announces charges against masked man accused of chasing women in Center City

Zymire Hughes, 22, is already on probation for a crime in Montgomery County.

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Fresh Air host Terry Gross
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‘Too good to be true?’: No, WHYY’s Terry Gross did not personally email you to be a guest on ‘Fresh Air’

AI-fueled scammers are asking people to appear on WHYY’s “Fresh Air” and other popular shows and podcasts in exchange for money.

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Community

‘ICE Out’ in Philly: Advocates are filling in the gaps where they say the city has fallen short

Immigrant advocacy groups say many residents don’t fully understand what protections the legislation provides or how the city is enforcing the new laws.

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The skyline in Philadelphia is seen on Feb. 21, 2024
Politics & Policy

Democrats narrow list of 2028 DNC convention sites to Philadelphia, Boston and Denver

Philadelphia last hosted the convention in 2016, Denver in 2008 and Boston in 2004.

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Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Naked Bike Ride, ‘National Treasure’ weekend and a citywide indie bookstore crawl in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Aug. 20–23: The sidewalk becomes a canvas during the Delco Chalk Fest and women’s equality is celebrated in South Jersey.

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

North Philly development will bring 129 affordable rentals to Temple University area

The six-story project represents the final phase of a yearslong effort to redevelop Norris Homes, a traditional public housing site that was demolished between 2011 and 2019.

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