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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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bikers bicycling on Ben Franklin Bridge
Community

This bike tour takes thousands of cyclists from Philly to Atlantic City in support of first-responder families

Ben to the Shore, an annual bike ride, fundraises for families of fallen and injured first responders.

5 hours ago

Arts & Entertainment

This Philadelphia Museum of Art exhibit shows the business of craft launched in Philly 150 years ago

“Workshop of the World” shows of the Centennial Expo kickstarted the region’s industrial craft legacy.

15 hours ago

The exterior of the Delaware Art Museum.
Arts & Entertainment

Delaware Community Foundation invests $650K in Latino-serving organizations, expanding access to bilingual arts initiatives

The Delaware Community Foundation awarded $650,000 to 39 projects supporting Hispanic communities, including the Delaware Art Museum's expanding Spanish-language programming.

15 hours ago

The Franklin Square Park Fountain
Community

Franklin Square celebrates 20 years after dramatic transformation from neglected site to thriving public park

Birthday cake, carousel rides and a singing Benjamin Franklin honored the rehabilitation that brought one of Philadelphia's oldest public parks back to life.

16 hours ago

A woman participates in a screen printing program
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia teens learn screen printing at The Fabric Workshop and Museum, continuing a legacy of arts apprenticeship

As the workshop and museum nears its 50th anniversary, its paid high school program continues teaching teens teamwork and creative expression.

1 day ago

The Delaware Legislative Hall, the state capitol building of Delaware, is seen in Dover, Del., Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Politics & Policy

Sussex County pulls land use applications from review after Delaware adopts affordable housing law

Senate Bill 23 allows certain residential development applications to forego public hearings. Sussex County officials said they’re working to adjust approval processes.

2 days ago

A small bridge goes over the stream.
Urban Planning

Commission approves at least $300 million in funding to expand bike and walking trails in Philly area

The investment would help improve pedestrian and cyclist safety in the Philadelphia area with more protected bike lanes and trail expansion.

2 days ago

On stage at Studio 34.
Urban Planning

After SEPTA’s summer success, riders fear momentum could stall

Is SEPTA getting there? At a West Philadelphia performance event, advocates celebrated the transit system while warning that another funding crisis looms.

2 days ago

Aerial shot of downtown Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware on an overcast day in Fall.
Politics & Policy

Wilmington mayor vetoes bill that would have helped those struggling to pay water bills

The legislation aimed to exempt households with seniors, young children and people with disabilities from water shutoffs.

2 days ago

FILE - Health department staff members enter the Andrews County Health Department measles clinic
Health

There are already more U.S. measles cases this year than in all of 2025

The U.S. has surpassed 2025’s record for measles cases, with five months left in 2026.

2 days ago

Nuggets Lakers Basketball
Community

LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers, saying it will be his ‘last decision’

James made the announcement on social media Friday, saying it will be his “last decision” and that it comes after he strongly considered retirement.

2 days ago

Jeff Richards with his flaxcrete blocks
Arts & Entertainment

The future of flax is in a brick wall built along the Ben Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia

The Association for Public Art commissioned architect Jeff Richards to showcase the possibilities of flax as a building material.

3 days ago

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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and Claes Oldenburg's Paint Torch in Lenfest Plaza
Education

‘Fresh Perspectives’ at PAFA shows how creativity fosters civic engagement in kids

Philadelphia schoolchildren made art for America’s 250th anniversary. Along the way, they learned about community.

3 days ago

6abc/WPVI-TV Action News' chief meteorologist Cecily Tynan
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

Chief meteorologist Cecily Tynan to retire after more than 30 years with Action News

Her last broadcast will be on Monday, Aug. 31.

3 days ago

Outside a Pennie office
Health

Pennsylvania ACA health insurers propose double-digit premium increases for 2027

The total average premium rate increase request in the individual market is 17%. Some insurers like Ambetter are requesting an average increase of 40%.

3 days ago

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