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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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Aftermath of shooting at Eid celebration
Courts & Law

New charges announced against 4 youths arrested in gunfire at West Philly Eid celebration

Prosecutors said Friday that the 15- and 16-year-old youths arrested after the April 10 gunfire at Clara Muhammad Square will be charged as adults.

2 years ago

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Courts & Law

Police officer hiring in U.S. increases after years of decline, survey shows

A survey released by the Police Executive Research Forum shows more officers were hired in 2023 than in any of the previous four years.

2 years ago

2026 Director Michael Newmuis
Politics & Policy

Mayor Parker’s appointed 2026 director to help Philly shine on global stage

There’s a slew of big tourism opportunities in Philadelphia during 2026, so leaders plan to make any economic trickle down more equitable than ever.

2 years ago

(Photo courtesy of Temple Assistive Technology Department)
Education

Temple University receives $500,000 grant to make technology more accessible to people with disabilities

The 2,227-square-foot space is part of Temple’s Institute on Disabilities in the College of Education and Human Development.

2 years ago

Aerial view of St. Thomas Church in Southern Coventry, Pa (Photo courtesy of 6abc)
Community
6abc

Catholic priest accused of stealing $40K from Chester County church

Lawrence Kozak has been charged with theft and related crimes.

2 years ago

Penn Student Encampment with signs
Community

Campus Gaza protests: Here’s what’s happening in Philly, N.J. and Delaware

Here’s the local view of the national outpouring of college students speaking out against America’s involvement in the Israel-Hamas war.

2 years ago

Penn Student Encampment 2
Community

Penn students remain steadfast despite orders to end encampment: ‘We will stay until our demands are met’

Penn professors have pushed back against the interim president’s order to end the protest, saying they are "deeply disturbed."

2 years ago

Pro-Palestinian demonstration encampment
Community

A look at the protests about the war in Gaza that have emerged on U.S. college campuses

Protests on many campuses have been orchestrated by coalitions of student groups.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Temple, Drexel and UPenn students marched to the campus
Community
6abc

Penn’s interim president warns pro-Palestinian protesters to disband encampment immediately

Jameson calls the vandalization of a statue outside of College Hall with antisemitic graffiti "reprehensible," stating it will be investigated as a hate crime.

2 years ago

An empty hospital hallway
Politics & Policy

Delaware House approves controversial hospital cost review board

Debate lasted more than three hours, at which point House Democrats used a motion to force a vote on the measure.

2 years ago

Giant troll made out of recycled material
Community

A South Jersey county is asking artists to create trolls made from recycled materials

Burlington County officials are looking to promote art and recycling with a new Troll Trek initiative.

2 years ago

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Sarai Quinice
Health

Philly nail technician opens salon for medical foot and nail care in Delco

Rye’tious Nails combines Sarai Quinice’s nickname “Rye” and a play on “righteous servitude.”

2 years ago

Listen 1:17
FDIC
Money

Regulators close Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank, first U.S. bank failure this year

The FDIC said it had seized the Philadelphia-based bank, which did business as Republic Bank and had roughly $6 billion in assets and $4 billion in deposits as of Jan. 31.

2 years ago

A dune at the beach
Community

Help is coming for North Wildwood that’s losing the man-vs-nature battle on its eroded beaches

The city and state of New Jersey have agreed to an emergency project to pump sand ashore in the interim, to give North Wildwood protection from storm surges and flooding.

2 years ago

Countdown clock until election day hanging on the wall
Politics & Policy

In low-turnout Pa. primary, location and luck may have mattered more than policy

Tuesday’s election saw a major upset in the Democratic race for state treasurer and a decisive win in a crowded Democratic attorney general field.

2 years ago

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