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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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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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Arts & Entertainment

‘You need the happily ever after’: Kiss & Tale bookstore in Collingswood opens for romance lovers

“It's not like the Fabio book cover days,” said the store’s owner. “There's no shame in our romance and I love that.”

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Community

Goodbye Thanksgiving stress, hello Christmas and Hanukkah: Where to celebrate the holidays in and around Philadelphia

Now that Thanksgiving is over, holiday celebrations all around Philly are in full swing.

1 year ago

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Study: Climate change boosted wind speeds in 2024 Atlantic hurricanes

New research from Climate Central shows record-breaking ocean temperatures helped spin hurricanes faster, creating more destructive wind speeds.

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Suspect hospitalized after police-involved shooting in Deptford Township

A witness said the suspect jumped out of a hotel window and ran onto Route 42. At some point after, about four gunshots were reportedly heard.

1 year ago

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6abc

Philadelphia’s 105th Thanksgiving Day Parade hosted by 6abc

The oldest Thanksgiving Day parade in the nation marched through Center City and up the Ben Franklin Parkway to the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

1 year ago

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., enters federal court in New York, Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
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Ex-U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez seeks new trial, citing prosecutors’ recently admitted error

Lawyers for Menendez, who was convicted in July of 16 charges, cite a recent revelation that improper evidence was put on a computer used by jurors during deliberations.

1 year ago

FILE - The Tom Turkey float leads the way down Central Park West during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 24, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jeenah Moon, File)
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Last-minute Thanksgiving rezzies, an R&B dinner party and holiday light shows in Philly in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 28 - Dec. 1: A salute to Black Broadway in Del., Philly’s holiday pop-up bar season begins and Cirque de Soleil in South Jersey are among the highlights.

1 year ago

Jennifer O'Donnell of the Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery lays a bouquet at the reburial site for the remains of nearly 500 people unearthed from a former burial in Old City, Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

Some 18th and 19th century Philadelphians have been buried again — this time with descendants telling their stories

Eight years ago, construction workers discovered centuries-old human remains in Old City. Recently, descendants and researchers commemorated the reburial.

1 year ago

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Community

‘This ripple effect we’re seeing’: Delaware sports tourism brings in $5 million a week

The BMW golf championship in 2022 was the biggest event by far, but youth soccer, lacrosse, basketball, baseball and softball tourneys fuel the industry.

1 year ago

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Community

Why you shouldn’t volunteer in person during the holidays, and how you can really help Philly’s hungry

The holiday season evokes a generous spirit, but small mutual aid groups helping the hungry can get overwhelmed. Here’s how to support them instead.

1 year ago

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Science

Emergency dredging project to restore Delaware Indian River Inlet has begun

The restoration project involves dredging 380,000 cubic yards of sand from a shoal on the south side of the Indian River Inlet to rebuild the beach and dunes.

1 year ago

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Giant Heirloom Market took a gamble on Philly’s Market East. Here’s why it failed

The grocery store with Pennsylvania roots is leaving after only three years.

1 year ago

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Politics & Policy

Democrats in Pennsylvania had a horrible 2024 election. They say it’s still a swing state

The same debate that Democrats are having nationally over Harris’ decisive loss is playing out in Pennsylvania, with no agreement on what caused them to be so wrong.

1 year ago

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Politics & Policy

Trump’s tariffs may be targeted at others — but they could impact you too

President-elect Donald Trump threatened to slap hefty tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico. Those tariffs would hurt America too — if they are carried out.

1 year ago

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Politics & Policy

Trump turns to critic of COVID mandates to run NIH

Early in the pandemic, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford health researcher, argued against lockdowns and focusing on people at highest risk.

1 year ago

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