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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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Education

First trans member of Delaware’s body governing high school sports says state needs to improve and standardize policies for trans athletes

Kathy Carpenter was a prolific athlete in high school and college. Now she’s fighting for better treatment of transgender youth in sports.

2 years ago

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Community

Inmate suspected of homicide escapes from a Pennsylvania jail using bed sheets

Authorities are searching for an inmate described as “very dangerous” who officials say escaped from a jail in northwestern Pennsylvania using bed sheets.

2 years ago

Dr. Sharee Livingston Obstetrician-Gynecologist at UPMC chats with moms at the community baby shower
Health

Philly community baby shower bridges resource gap for expecting mothers

Community baby showers have become crucial one-stop-shops for information and resources on pregnancy, childbirth, and child care.

2 years ago

Khamila
Community

Glenside business celebrates Black-owned spirits, and promotes ‘Black excellence’

The event spotlights Black-owned spirits from the tri-state distilleries.

2 years ago

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Community

Philadelphia community tries to heal from trauma as shooter’s mental health comes into focus

Community organizations and faith leaders wondered how they could give people a safe place to heal when such a large swath of the neighborhood had become a crime scene.

2 years ago

An aerial view of the Pa. House of Representatives chambers
Education

Cyber charter schools in Pennsylvania face rule changes under a Democrat-backed House bill

The bill passed 122 to 81 on Friday, with all Democrats voting for it, joined by 20 Republicans.

2 years ago

An up-close view of water flowing from a water fountain.
Science

Philadelphia region among hotspots for PFAS in tap water, study finds

The USGS study is the first to evaluate PFAS in both public and private drinking water nationwide.

2 years ago

Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry speaks into a microphone at a podium.
Courts & Law

Authorities charge 5 more in probe of child sexual abuse among Jehovah’s Witnesses in Pennsylvania

The indictments announced Friday are the latest charges in an ongoing probe that has identified 14 suspects.

2 years ago

Close-up of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy as he speaks.
Politics & Policy

Gov. Murphy signs laws targeting car thieves

The law approved unanimously by the Legislature responds to a spike in auto thefts. Law enforcement officials raised the issue last year.

2 years ago

A truck emblazoned with the letters UNFI drives on a road lined with trees.
Money

Organic food supplier to shutter its South Jersey distribution center

The Providence, Rhode Island-based business decided to consolidate its warehouse operations.

2 years ago

Open fire hydrant during heatwave in Philadelphia
Weather

For the third time this week, Earth sets an unofficial heat record. What’s behind those big numbers?

The planetary average hit 63 degrees Fahrenheit, surpassing the 62.9-degree mark set Tuesday and equaled Wednesday, according to data from a University of Maine tool.

2 years ago

ennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Bad blood, technicalities, and complicated code bills keep the Pa. budget in limbo

The PA budget is still at an impasse due to process technicalities and tension between Gov. Shapiro, the House, and the Senate.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts
Community

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts says, ‘There’s a thrill in not being satisfied’

After leading the Philadelphia Eagles almost to victory at the Super Bowl and earning a record-setting contract, Jalen Hurts continues to pursue improving in his craft.

2 years ago

Police direct traffic at an intersection in Wildwood.
Community
6abc

Substation fire knocks out power in Wildwood area; some service restored

Atlantic City Electric expects to have all customers restored by 3 p.m. Saturday, some customers could be restored even earlier.

2 years ago

A bulldozer reshapes a sand dune
Community

What will it take to stop Jersey Shore town from bulldozing its beach? $12M in fines hasn’t done it

DEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette warns that the city’s conduct jeopardizes funding for future beach protection projects.

2 years ago

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