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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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Closeup photo of Hunter Biden walking into a building
Courts & Law

Hunter Biden’s plea deal on tax and gun charges collapses under avalanche of questions by Delaware judge

U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika had loads of questions about the deal and her role, so she deferred a decision on whether to accept or reject it.

2 years ago

Listen 1:23
The boardwalk at Wildwood is visible
Community
6abc

Wildwood considers new curfew for those under 18 this summer

The owner of one boardwalk souvenir shop says teens often come in after 11 p.m., breaking and stealing things.

2 years ago

Abram Lucabaugh
Education

Central Bucks School Board hikes superintendent’s salary by nearly 40%

Lucabaugh is now one of the highest-paid superintendents in Pennsylvania. The three Democratic board members say they were unaware of the contract until it was on the agenda.

2 years ago

Dr. Kaitlan Baston headshot
Politics & Policy

Cooper University Health Care leader picked as next N.J. health commissioner

Dr. Kaitlan Baston will be nominated to succeed Judy Persichilli.

2 years ago

Evening commuters travel on Broad Street past a hazy City Hall, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Philadelphia.
Weather

Philly is under a Heat Health Emergency due to ‘oppressive’ temps

Thirty-two libraries and rec centers will have extended hours through Saturday so people can cool off. Utility shutoffs will be paused as well.

2 years ago

large crowd on Broad St.
Courts & Law
6abc

Philadelphia police search for suspects involved in disorderly gathering on Broad Street

One officer was hit by a vehicle and broke his ankle while trying to disperse the crowd.

2 years ago

Angel Davis stands at a podium with her lawyer, Bethany Nikitenko
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Philly woman critically injured in eviction shooting sues city’s landlord-tenant officer

The suit seeks damages in excess of $50,000 for the “substantial physical and emotional pain and suffering” Angel Davis has endured as a result of the shooting.

2 years ago

Listen 1:28
Department of Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli
Politics & Policy
NJ Spotlight

Why N.J. health commissioner Persichilli is ready to step down

No one better represented NJ’s battle against COVID-19, though critics sniped at her for policies and precautions they took exception to.

2 years ago

A view of a school building from afar on a cloudy day
Education

Former Glen Mills campus plans to admit students in September

West Chester Area School District is charged with educating Clock Tower’s students. The district fears it doesn’t have enough time to prepare.

2 years ago

Workers holding up signs next to a UPS truck
Community

UPS reaches contract with 340,000 unionized workers, averting potentially calamitous strike

The Teamsters called the tentative agreement “historic” and “overwhelmingly lucrative.” It includes, among other benefits, higher wages and air conditioning in the trucks.

2 years ago

Students walking in the hall at school.
Education

Pa. schools say landmark funding trial decision is final. That means the Legislature needs to increase funding

Now that the deadline to appeal has passed, it is important schools turn their attention to “their primary and most important task — educating students,” said Cutler.

2 years ago

Listen 5:16
People walk by the hospital entrance.
Health

Jefferson Health to lay off hundreds of workers this week

The second largest employer in the Philadelphia region expects to trim $300 million in expenses this year.

2 years ago

File photo: Sierra Canyon's Bronny James warms up at halftime during a high school basketball game against Christopher Columbus at the Hoophall Classic, Monday, January 16, 2023, in Springfield, Mass.
Health

Bronny James in stable condition after suffering cardiac arrest at USC practice, spokesman says

A family spokesman said medical staff treated him and he was transported to a hospital.

2 years ago

The dome of the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg.
Science
Spotlight PA

Pa. is competing for billions to build hydrogen hubs. Will they really be green?

The Biden administration wants states to invest in hydrogen production to fight climate change, but regulating the industry is an emerging conflict in Pa.

2 years ago

Larry Krasner speaking at a podium
Courts & Law

Philly prosecutors offer help to possible victims of elder abuse

The district attorney’s office has set up a special division to help those who feel like they might be suffering from abuse even from their own caretakers.

2 years ago

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