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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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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26)
Community

Saquon Barkley is running his way into the NFL record book, and possibly his 1st Super Bowl

Saquon Barkley has enjoyed a career year in his first season with the Philadelphia Eagles. Barkley has run the Birds all the way to the brink of the Super Bowl.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Eagles' Nick Foles holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis. The Eagles won 41-33. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

Super Bowl LII MVP Nick Foles named Eagles’ honorary captain for NFC Championship

Foles said he's especially looking forward to being back because one of his favorite moments as an Eagle came during the NFC Championship ahead of Super Bowl LII.

1 year ago

SEPTA Key card
Urban Planning

SEPTA to spend $211M on new fare collection system

The existing SEPTA Key system is rapidly becoming obsolete. The replacement system will be able to handle a new generation of cashless technology.

1 year ago

Listen 1:12
Corey Bernhard sitting outside with a keyboard
Arts & Entertainment

Corey Bernhard, ‘Late Show’ keyboardist and Philly resident, explores spiritual connections on latest album

Across seven tracks, the keyboardist combines his love for jazz and hip-hop amid soundscapes from everyday life.

1 year ago

Listen 1:28
Matthew J. Platkin speaks
Politics & Policy

A judge blocked Trump’s executive order eliminating birthright citizenship. New Jersey immigrants are still fearful

A group that supports immigrants in South Jersey is launching Rapid Response ICE watch teams and holding Know Your Right community workshops.

1 year ago

Listen 1:19
Leslie Richards in the audience inside City Council chambers for Mayor Parker's speech
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

SEPTA’s former CEO Leslie Richards will keep getting paid in 2025 for ‘transition services’

In November 2024, Richards stepped down from her role at SEPTA but struck a deal with the transit agency’s board for a new 12-month contract.

1 year ago

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a person holds a sign reading IMMIGRANTS BUILT AMERICA
Community

How will Philly’s suburban counties respond to the Trump administration’s immigration policies?

Even local officials who speak out in support of immigrant communities say county policies are limited in scope and impact.

1 year ago

Listen 1:24
Jason Kelce
Courts & Law
6abc

3 charged with selling $200K worth of fake Jason Kelce-signed memorabilia

The investigation began in June 2024 when officers were alerted to more than 1,100 fake memorabilia purportedly signed by Kelce, according to the DA's office.

1 year ago

an inflatable Santa in Eagles gear, and an inflatable Snoopy with a football
Community

Eagles fans flock to social media to support their team ahead of NFC conference championship

Celebrities and die-hard Eagles fans are hyped heading into Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders.

1 year ago

This Feb. 19, 2013, file photo shows OxyContin pills arranged for a photo at a pharmacy in Montpelier, Vt. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot, File)
Money

Purdue Pharma reaches new $7.4B opioid settlement deal. Here’s what Pennsylvania and Delaware stand to get

The new settlement deal could net Pennsylvania and Delaware as much as $212 million and $27 million, respectively, in payouts.

1 year ago

outside Pottstown Borough Hall
Community

Montco commissioners approve new emergency shelter option in Pottstown

According to officials, Pottstown has one of the highest percentages of homelessness in the county. The shelter could reduce homelessness in the area by up to 75%.

1 year ago

Listen 1:05
Philadelphia City Councilmember Jim Harrity at his desk in City Council chambers
Community

Philly soda tax to go under review in City Council hearing

Councilmember Jim Harrity says residents leave town to shop to avoid the tax, and claims that costs the city lots of revenue.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun celebrates
Community

Eagles, Commanders play for 3rd time this season, but Sunday’s matchup has Super Bowl spot at stake

The Philadelphia Eagles are 14-1 since October — and that includes two straight home postseason victories. Can the Birds notch one more win to get to the Super Bowl?

1 year ago

President Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Trump defends pardons for rioters and suggests Proud Boys could have place in politics

President Donald Trump has defended his decision to pardon people convicted of assaulting police officers during the attack on the Capitol.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts speaks
Community

Eagles’ Jalen Hurts ready to face Commanders in NFC title game on balky left knee

The Eagles held a walk-through instead of a full practice on Wednesday, but quarterback Jalen Hurts told reporters he plans to play against the Washington Commanders.

1 year ago

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