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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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Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen addresses measles cases
Health

Pennsylvania measles outbreak tops 70 cases as health leaders pledge to get spread ‘under control’

The most recent measles outbreak started in the area of Lebanon and Lancaster counties in late April. Cases now span six counties.

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Croatia's Nikola Vlasic (13) celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second goal
Arts & Entertainment

Croatia tops Ghana in Philly’s final World Cup group stage match

After packed crowds for five group stage games in South Philly, excitement is building for what could be a marquee matchup on the Fourth of July.

6 days ago

Matt Bellamy of Muse performs at the Shaky Knees Music Festival
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5 concerts in the Philadelphia region not to miss in July

With summer concert season in full swing, live music is heating up in July. Here are five acts to catch when they come through the region.

7 days ago

Volunteers sort supplies to send to Venezuelan earthquake victims
Community

How to help Venezuela earthquake relief efforts from Philadelphia

Nonprofits, small businesses and the Philadelphia Union are spearheading a growing local response to the disaster.

1 week ago

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Portrait of Betsy Wyeth
Arts & Entertainment

Brandywine Museum in Delco shows how Betsy Wyeth shaped her husband Andrew Wyeth’s artistry

“By Design” makes the case that Betsy Wyeth was central to Andrew’s artistic vision.

1 week ago

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Center City District Foundations using retail space
Arts & Entertainment

An empty storefront on Market East pops up with the story of Philly’s Centennial Expo

“Revisit 1876” shows the good and the bad of Philadelphia’s shining international moment 150 years ago.

1 week ago

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People in canoes on the river
Community

250 years after George Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware, dozens of paddlers mark the event with a weeklong sojourn

The annual Delaware River Sojourn has been drawing kayakers and canoers to the Delaware River for 31 years.

1 week ago

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A person walks on Ocean City's boardwalk
Urban Planning

Ocean City is moving forward with Wonderland Pier redevelopment. A luxury hotel proposal is still in play

The Jersey Shore landmark was deemed “in need of rehabilitation,” but residents are divided over the boardwalk’s future.

1 week ago

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A man adjusts his thermostat
Community

New program protects New Jersey residents from summer utility shutoffs

Residents struggling to pay their water and electric bills could be spared from shutoffs as temperatures rise.

1 week ago

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close up of a female deer tick
Health

How to protect yourself — and your yard — from ticks

Experts say this summer is shaping up to be the worst tick season in a decade — and a lot of bites are happening in people's own backyards.

1 week ago

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Ivory Coast's Nicolas Pepe (19) celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match
Arts & Entertainment

Côte d’Ivoire advances for the first time in history after Philly World Cup win over Curaçao

Curaçao fans showed lots of underdog spirit as the smallest nation ever to compete in World Cup play.

1 week ago

The historical marker for Chicken Bone Beach in Atlantic City, New Jersey unveiled as part of the state's Black Heritage Trail.
Community

Black history celebrated in Atlantic City with Chicken Bone Beach historical marker unveiling

Along with the historical marker from the state, the city launched a virtual tour of the city’s Northside neighborhood, where Black culture once thrived.

1 week ago

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The Port of Wilmington in Delaware.
Politics & Policy

Delaware officials raid secret fund again to close financial shortfall on Edgemoor port container project

State lawmakers previously approved diverting money from the little-known unclaimed property fund to the Edgemoor container terminal.

1 week ago

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Refinery fire
Community

3 injured after fire at Delaware County refinery; shelter-in-place order lifted

The Monroe Energy refinery in Trainer processes an average of 185,000 barrels per day, including jet fuel, gasoline and diesel.

1 week ago

Larry Anastasi of IBEW local 614 speaks at a rally in Washington Square Park on June 25, 2025
Money

PECO workers will strike on Fourth of July if no contract agreement is reached. Here’s what to know

“This strike is about fairness and pushing back against corporate greed,” said IBEW Local 614 Business Agent Larry Anastasi.

1 week ago

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