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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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Kyle Neptune watches during an NCAA college basketball game
Community

Villanova fires coach Kyle Neptune after 3 years and no NCAA Tournament appearances

Neptune went 54-47 overall in three seasons with the Wildcats, including a 19-14 record this season.

1 year ago

a Nazi flag, blurred, outside a Montco home
Community
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Neighbors outraged over Nazi flag flying outside of Montgomery County home

Neighbors say they first noticed the flag along Meng Road about two weeks ago and contacted Lower Frederick Township to see if anything could be done.

1 year ago

Yael Alexander holds a poster of her son, Edan
Community

Hamas says it will only release American-Israeli hostage if ceasefire deal is implemented

Edan Alexander, 21, who grew up in New Jersey, was abducted during the 2023 Hamas attack that ignited the war. He is the last living U.S. citizen held in Gaza.

1 year ago

Parents walking their kids kids to Philadelphia's Guion S. Bluford Elementary on the first day of school, September 5, 2023.
Science

Parenthood could be a protective factor against aging and cognitive decline, Rutgers study shows

A new study showed that parenting is associated with stronger brain connectivity in movement and sensation, which typically declines as people age.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner (left) at a news conference in Philadelphia on March 11, 2024 and Pat Dugan at a campaign forum hosted on March 11, 2025
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia primary election 2025: What to know about Democratic DA candidates Larry Krasner and Pat Dugan

Larry Krasner is being challenged by former Judge Patrick Dugan, who says the incumbent has not done enough to keep the city safe.

1 year ago

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A restaurant owner previously detained by immigration enforcement officers hugs a neighbor in front of her restaurant
Community

‘[I] didn’t expect that kind of reaction’: N.J. restaurant owner detained by ICE reacts to community support

The Emanet family met with U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross and other officials after the matriarch of the family was released from a detention center in N.J.

1 year ago

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Health

New Jersey remains vigilant about bird flu amid growing number of cases

Live poultry markets in New Jersey where bird flu was found have reopened after being disinfected. Cat owners get an avian influenza warning.

1 year ago

The Delaware City Refinery in New Castle, Del. A new report on air pollution from the Lung Association focuses on the four-state, 16-county Philadelphia-Reading-Camden-PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

EPA grants for air pollution monitoring, cooling kits and A/C units in Pa. and Del. terminated

In a termination letter, the EPA said it is ensuring its grants do not support programs promoting “DEI” or environmental justice initiatives.

1 year ago

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Black smoke rising in the sky from the fire
Community

SPS Technologies in Jenkintown lays off 250 employees following four-alarm blaze

Montgomery County Commissioner Neil Makhija wrote to Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffet asking for expanded severance packages for SPS employees.

1 year ago

ICE detaining a person
Community

Once-routine immigration check-ins become high-stakes calculations as some are detained

In Philadelphia, an Ecuadorian man released by ICE in January was detained at his appointment in February. His lawyer said all that changed was who occupied the Oval Office.

1 year ago

Wawa CEO Chris Gheysens speaks to a number of other CEOs on a stage at West Chester University
Money

Philly-area CEOs challenged by economic uncertainty. Here’s how they’re managing it

Some top leaders say they are relying on strategies they used during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to manage the current economic uncertainties.

1 year ago

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Rennie Harris dancing with dancers
Arts & Entertainment

Detroit, Chicago and Philly street dancing represented in Rennie Harris’ new performance

The Philly-raised choreographer pulled together dancers from three cities to show how street dancing evolves in different places.

1 year ago

JSK Fellow Candice Fortman
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WHYY News Civic News Summit fosters dialogue between local communities and newsrooms

The conference will feature several panels focused on civic dialogue and community-centered partnerships. The event is open to the public and free to attend.

1 year ago

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ACCT Philly holding emergency adoption event amid overcrowding crisis at animal shelter

ACCT Philly is offering $10 adoptions for all dogs and cats through March 23.

1 year ago

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Politics & Policy

The Trump administration pushes again to restrict birthright citizenship. What does that mean?

Here is a look at birthright citizenship, what Trump has said about it and the prospects for ending it.

1 year ago

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