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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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(Tim Tai/Philadelphia Inquirer)
Money
Spotlight PA

Why some small businesses didn’t stand a chance at getting relief from Pa.’s $61 million loan program

The assistance didn’t prioritize businesses in the hardest hit parts of the state and relied on a patchwork of local economic development organizations.

6 years ago

President Donald Trump
Health

Whistleblower: Trump administration ignored warning on malaria drug, coronavirus

A U.S. government scientist says he was ousted for resisting political pressure to allow use of a malaria drug to battle COVID-19 despite scant evidence it would work.

6 years ago

Atlantic City casino
Health

N.J. workers want virus protections before casinos reopen

“The casino industry, built on rewards and tiers, must understand that we are all equal," said one worker. “COVID doesn't care how much you gamble or what tier you are."

6 years ago

A health care worker stands by at a COVID-19 temporary testing site at Abington Hospital in Abington, Pa., Wednesday, March 18, 2020. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Health

Coronavirus update: Mandatory testing unlikely in Philly’s future

Congressman Dwight Evans called for mandatory COVID-19 testing on WHYY’s Radio Times Monday.

6 years ago

(David Maialetti/Philadelphia Inquirer)
Health
Spotlight PA

Top Pa. health official says state won’t supply masks, other protective equipment to hospitals that resume elective surgeries

Instead, the state is focusing on providing personal protective equipment to nursing homes, which have been hard hit by the pandemic.

6 years ago

Coronavirus testing site in Camden, New Jersey
Health

Coronavirus update: Murphy praises flexibility from DC, AG asks for tips on misconduct

New Jersey is now soliciting anonymous tips about misconduct at long-term care facilities, both before the pandemic began and once it started.

6 years ago

(BET.com)
Community
The Philadelphia Tribune

Renee Amoore, former Republican Party leader and health care executive, dies at 67

Amoore was the Deputy Chair of the Pennsylvania Republican Party and founder and president of The Amoore Group.

6 years ago

King of Prussia Mall
Lifestyle
Philadelphia Business Journal

King of Prussia Mall will eventually reopen, but the shopping mecca may never be the same

Bankruptcies for retailers such as J. Crew will take a toll on King of Prussia Mall when it eventually reopens.

6 years ago

President Barack Obama
Politics & Policy

Barack Obama will headline televised prime-time commencement

The prime-time commencement address for the Class of 2020 will also feature LeBron James, Malala Yousafzai and Ben Platt, among others.

6 years ago

An employee directs people into the store at the Whole Foods grocery in Philadelphia’s Fairmount neighborhood. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Health

Philly Whole Foods criticized for lack of transparency after worker got COVID-19

For companies, there’s a balancing act between communicating accurate, vetted information and keeping workers in the loop about the evolving health risks of the job.

6 years ago

Commissioner Lamont Repollet
Education
NJ Spotlight

Decision to close N.J. schools brings issues about remote learning to fore

Graduation, special ed, summer school — and the all-too-familiar technology gap — are just a few challenges that remain unresolved.

6 years ago

Melonie Johnson
Community

Melonie Johnson to be new president of Borgata casino

Melonie Johnson is believed to be Atlantic City's Borgata casino first African-American woman to serve as a casino president.

6 years ago

The 76ers practice at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Flyers and Sixers are set to offer refunds

The Philadelphia Flyers and 76ers are set to offer refunds or credits for unplayed regular-season games at their shared arena because of the coronavirus pandemic.

6 years ago

A man walks on Market Street in Wilmington, Del. wearing protective gloves on Friday, March 27, 2020. (Saquan Stimpson for WHYY)
Health

Coronavirus update: Delaware announces first steps to reopen

Starting Friday, small retailers will be allowed to open for curbside pick up. It’s the first step Delaware has taken to relax the rules put in place in mid-March.

6 years ago

Amazon fulfillment center
Health
Spotlight PA

Warehouse workers say their safety concerns are being ignored. Here’s their cautionary tale for reopening.

“Reopen?” said one Amazon fulfillment center employee. “We never closed. Plain truth: No one cares about us.”

6 years ago

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