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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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Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Top Shapiro staffer was accused of sexual harassment before resigning

Mike Vereb, an aide to Pennsylvania’s governor, was accused months ago by a fellow staffer of sexual harassment.

3 years ago

Ransacked liquor store
Community
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Most Philadelphia liquor stores reopen, but some could be closed for weeks

Officials said it could take days, or weeks, to secure and repair the stores that are still closed.

3 years ago

Lincoln Financial Field
Arts & Entertainment
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FIFA officials tour South Philadelphia sports complex to plan 2026 World Cup

FIFA officials were in South Philadelphia for tours of the Sports Complex and Lincoln Financial Field to discuss logistics for the 2026 World Cup- the biggest sporting event.

3 years ago

Capitol building
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. lawmakers are still trying to finish the budget 3 months after the deadline

Hundreds of millions of dollars for the poorest schools, student mental health grants, and more are in limbo.

3 years ago

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Community

Phillies deny emotional support alligator from entering ballpark

The stadium's policy allows guide dogs, service animals or those in training. All other animals are banned.

3 years ago

Retired Philadelphia teacher Joyce Abbott is framed by balloons during a celebration of her 27-year career, held at Overbrook High School. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Education

The longtime Philly teacher who inspired ‘Abbott Elementary’ is honored at Overbrook High School

Joyce Abbott, the teacher that inspired and motivated Quinta Brunson, had a street renamed after her, and was inducted into her alma mater's Hall of Fame.

3 years ago

Princeton University campus
Education
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Princeton University offering free tuition for families making less than $100K a year

School officials say 1,500 students will benefit from the income increase.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy

A government shutdown is nearing this weekend. What does it mean, who’s hit and what’s next?

Federal agencies will stop all actions deemed non-essential, and millions of federal employees, including members of the military, won't receive paychecks.

3 years ago

Joanne Epps poses for a portait
Community
6abc

Public viewing to be held today on campus for Temple University President Joanne Epps

The Liacouras Center on Temple’s campus will host the public event from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

3 years ago

Actor Michael Gambon attends the premiere of
Arts & Entertainment

Michael Gambon, actor who played Prof. Dumbledore in 6 ‘Harry Potter’ movies, dies at age 82

Although the Potter role raised Gambon’s international profile and introduced him to a new generation of fans, he had long been recognized as one of Britain’s leading actors.

3 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks at the Arcosa Wind Towers, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, in Belen, N.M.
Politics & Policy

House Republicans make their case for Biden impeachment inquiry at first hearing

The impeachment inquiry hearing is taking place as the federal government is days away from what is likely to be a damaging government shutdown.

3 years ago

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Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Chrysanthemum Festival, ‘Toni! Tony! Toné!,’ Delco Arts Week, and a Bowie tribute in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Sept. 28 - Oct. 1: Philadelphia Orchestra opener in Philly, Made in New Jersey Festival, and Chillin with Charlie in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Joseph Conyers helps Philadelphia Orchestra kick off its new season as its first-ever Black principal musician

Conyers is now one of the few Black principal musicians in an American orchestra.

3 years ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Philly Unity Cup introduces first-ever women’s tournament

Eight women’s teams celebrating the city’s international communities took part in the inaugural competition. Four will face off in the semifinals Sept. 30.

3 years ago

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Urban Planning

SEPTA rolls out tap-to-pay on buses, trolleys, and trains

The transit agency had been beta-testing contactless payments since late July.

3 years ago

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