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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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A view from inside Trenton City Council chambers, with several people sitting in the audience
Politics & Policy

Trenton City Council votes to prevent its police department from assisting ICE

The council passed the proposal that prevents Trenton police from assisting ICE on civil immigration enforcement in a 4-2 vote.

5 days ago

Listen 1:07
Wilmington Hospital
Courts & Law

Philly police arrest suspect in Wilmington Hospital shooting that killed 1 and injured another

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer, whose wife works at the complex, said the shooting is “a sobering reminder that no one is immune” from gun violence.

5 days ago

Carla Lecoin, a registered nurse who works with mothers and babies
Health

Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital union nurses prepared to strike if they can’t reach a contract agreement

Einstein Nurses United members say they want the hospital to commit to safer staffing levels, stable benefits and other upgrades in a new contract.

5 days ago

A pediatrician examines a newborn baby
Health

N.J. breastfeeding service providers face pay cuts with UnitedHealthcare insurance’s lactation billing change

Lactation consultants can only bill UnitedHealthcare for services provided to a mother, but not her baby, starting Sept. 1.

6 days ago

Listen 1:11
Firefighters work to put out scrap metal fire
Courts & Law

EMR sues city of Camden over junkyard license suspension after 2-alarm fire

The company said the order to pause its scrap metal shredder has cost it around $10 million and will lead to layoffs if it continues.

6 days ago

Listen 1:08
the back of A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer
Community

Suspect allegedly hits ICE agent with vehicle, flees custody in Stafford Township, N.J.

The agent was injured after being struck by a vehicle by the suspect, who was getting away.

6 days ago

Two police officers stand by a fence
Community

‘Like an animal’: Wilmington erects fence controlled by police at homeless encampment ahead of sunset eviction deadline

The city of Wilmington barred members of the media and volunteers from accessing residents inside the fenced perimeter.

6 days ago

Ivory Coast's Amad Diallo (15) gestures to fans
Arts & Entertainment

Philly’s first World Cup game didn’t disappoint: Côte d’Ivoire’s late goal tops Ecuador 1-0

A near record crowd, mostly in Ecuadorian yellow, filled the South Philly stadium for the city’s first ever FIFA World Cup game.

6 days ago

State Representative Josué Ortega of Delaware’s 3rd District spoke
Community

‘Yo soy Boricua’: Delaware officially recognizes Puerto Rico Day with new law and flag raising

Puerto Ricans across Delaware celebrated the signing of House Bill 290 and reflected on the history, migration and cultural pride that shaped the community.

7 days ago

Listen 1:55
Rowhouses in Philadelphia’s Spring Garden neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly’s next budget includes funding for proactive rental inspections, modular home factories

The $7.1 billion plan contains many of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s housing priorities, but none of the staffing requests made by elected officials.

7 days ago

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Thousands of soccer (or football) fans packed the FIFA Fan Festival
Community

Soccer fans from around the world celebrate FIFA World Cup’s Philadelphia debut

Soccer fans packed Lemon Hill’s Fan Festival before Sunday’s game at Lincoln Financial Field for Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador.

1 week ago

Listen 1:24
Mayor Cherelle Parker and other Philadelphia officials
Community
6abc

3 Philadelphia police officers shot in Wynnefield; suspect dead

Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said officers encountered a 57-year-old man at the scene who became involved in an altercation with them.

1 week ago

Philadelphia Gas Works
Science

PGW is considering 2 paths to lower its carbon footprint: full electrification and a ‘hybrid’ that includes gas

PGW agreed to hold public meetings on reducing its carbon footprint. At the first meeting, there were lots of questions from the public but no answers from the utility.

1 week ago

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A group of people hold various signs about class struggles during a protest in 1976.
Community

As America’s 250th anniversary approaches, Philadelphians revisit the ‘Sin Colonias’ bicentennial march

Organizers are marking the 50th anniversary of the 1976 demonstration as a reminder that the nation's founding has long inspired celebration and protest.

1 week ago

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Wally the red panda is walking down a branch at the zoo.
Community

Cape May County Zoo’s new red panda could help protect endangered species

The 1-year-old newcomer offers a window into habitat loss, species survival and wildlife conservation efforts underway at the zoo.

1 week ago

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