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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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Courts & Law
6ABC

Accused serial stalker, rapist tied to Philly-area attacks arrested in Indiana

Authorities confirm that 28-year-old Kevin Bennett, of Indianapolis, Indiana, was arrested by authorities in his home state.

5 years ago

Jay Wamsted, left, and his daughter, Kira, are photographed on Thursday, May 20, 2021 in Smyrna, Ga. Wamsted, who is an 8th grade math teacher, allowed his daughter to skip testing this year. (AP Photo/Ben Gray)
Education

As US schools resume testing, large numbers are opting out

With new flexibility from the White House, states are adopting a patchwork of testing plans to curb the stress of exams while still capturing some data on student learning.

5 years ago

In this Dec. 19, 2019, file photo Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden, speaks at a rally in support of McDonald's cooks and cashiers who are demanding higher wages and union rights, outside a McDonald's restaurant in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
Money

Biden betting on wage growth, while GOP warns of inflation

Officials say higher wages are a goal of President Joe Biden and a byproduct of his $1.9 trillion relief package.

5 years ago

Kamau Stanford, chief operating officer for the Philadelphia Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium, speaks to students at Mastery Charter School’s Shoemaker campus Friday. (Johann Calhoun/Chalkbeat)
Education
Chalkbeat Philadelphia

‘Should kids get vaccinated?’: Philadelphia students ask questions about COVID-19 vaccine during town hall

Multiple schools in the Mastery network will host vaccination clinics on campus. They will be open to eligible students, their families, and members of the community.

5 years ago

Judge Timika Lane (Campaign website)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Philly judges win Democratic primaries for statewide courts

Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Timika Lane won a three-way primary contest this week for a Superior Court seat.

5 years ago

Keidy Ventura receives her first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
Health

N.J. hosts ‘Grateful for the Shot’ vaccine clinics in collaboration with faith-based organizations

The events are part of “Operation Jersey Summer,” a statewide campaign focused on getting all eligible people who live, work, or study in New Jersey to get the jab.

5 years ago

Vernon Park in Philadelphia
Money

Philly youth organizations now hiring for more than 1,000 summer jobs

More than 15 local employers hope to recruit teachers, aides, coaches, tutors, and youth group leaders for jobs this summer.

5 years ago

Palestinians wave national flags in front of the Dome of the Rock in the al-Aqsa mosque complex in Jerusalem, Friday, May 21, 202, as a cease-fire took effect between Hamas and Israel after an 11-day war. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)
Community

Palestinians see victory in Gaza truce as Israel warns Hamas

Like the three previous wars, the latest round of fighting ended inconclusively.

5 years ago

Protesters unfurl a banner outside Susquehanna Investment Group in Bala Cynwyd while others stage a sit-in inside the building. The group asked to speak with Susquehanna’s wealthy founders about their support of the displacement of Palestinians by Israel. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

Jewish activists protest Bala Cynwyd billionaire’s support of right-wing Israeli think tank

Jewish activists picketed a company owned by two Montgomery County financiers over their support for right-wing Israeli groups.

5 years ago

Penn State faculty members are calling for more input from professors, students and staff in picking the next president of the university to replace Eric Barron, who is retiring in 2022. (Min Xian / WPSU)
Education
WPSU

Penn State faculty call for more input in picking next president

More than 700 have signed an online petition started by Professor of Media Studies Mary Beth Oliver in support of more academic involvement in the search. 

5 years ago

People move along the Schuylkill River Trail
Health
6ABC

N.J. to end indoor mask mandate for fully vaccinated people ahead of Memorial Day weekend

New Jersey is expected to lift its indoor mask rules for fully vaccinated people by the start of Memorial Day weekend.

5 years ago

Phillies fans arrive for opening day at Citizens Bank Park on April 1, 2021. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

Masks no longer required outdoors in Philadelphia, other mandates eased; Phillies clarify policy

The Phillies game on Friday night will mark the first sporting event in the city where masks will no longer be required outdoors.

5 years ago

A makeshift memorial is seen Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Brooklyn Center, Minn., near the site of the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright by a police officer during a traffic stop. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Courts & Law

Minnesota AG’s office to prosecute case in Wright’s death

Former Brooklyn Center Officer Kim Potter, who is white, fatally shot Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black motorist, on April 11.

5 years ago

Delaware state Sen. Tizzy Lockman is one of the lead sponsors of the Black history education bill. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Education

Year-round, curriculum-wide Black history coming to Delaware schools

State lawmakers have given final approval to a measure expanding the depth of Black history incorporated in lesson plans at Delaware public schools.

5 years ago

In this March 10, 2021, file photo, Rep. Tom Malinowski, D-N.J., speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Ken Cedeno/Pool via AP)
Money

As pandemic spread pain and panic, NJ congressman chased profit

Since early 2020, New Jersey Rep. Tom Malinowski has bought or sold as much as $1 million of stock in medical and tech companies that had a stake in the virus response.

5 years ago

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