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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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The Capital Building in Harrisburg, Pa.
Politics & Policy

Bill to broaden LGBTQ+ protections passes Pennsylvania House

The bill passed 102-98 on Tuesday where Democrats have a razor-thin majority, becoming the first of its kind to see a floor vote.

2 years ago

Security personnel and police officers gather around the Queen Victoria Memorial on the Mall near Buckingham Palace in central London
Community

Man arrested outside Buckingham Palace with suspected weapon

The Metropolitan Police force said officers arrested the man after he approached the palace gates on and threw items suspected to be shotgun cartridges onto the grounds.

2 years ago

The Delaware General Assembly in session at the Legislative Hall in Dover, Delaware
Politics & Policy

Delaware lawmakers unveil package of bills designed to combat the impacts of climate change

The legislative package includes a measure to reduce net emissions in the state by 50% by 2030 and by 100% reaching net zero by 2050.

2 years ago

Several office buildings in Philly.
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia is poised to cut business, city wage taxes — again

Philadelphia City Council leaders are proposing a small cut to business taxes, but a coalition of business chambers of commerce are pushing to slash taxes in the next decade.

2 years ago

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The screen at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans honors Tyre Nichols before an NBA basketball game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Washington Wizards, Jan. 28, 2023
Courts & Law

No charges for ex-officer who hit Tyre Nichols with stun gun

Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy said on Tuesday that his office did a thorough investigation of Preston Hemphill’s role in the arrest.

2 years ago

Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy
Health

Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking: surgeon general

The U.S. surgeon general says loneliness poses health risks as deadly as smoking a dozen cigarettes daily, costing the health industry billions of dollars annually.

2 years ago

A closeup of Philadelphia City Hall.
Politics & Policy

Mayor Kenney tells Philadelphia City Council schools need more state money to make improvements

School district leaders made their annual appearance at Philadelphia City Council, giving members a chance to question officials about education.

2 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy gestures while standing behind a mic
Politics & Policy
NJ Spotlight

Inability of Murphy, Senate to speed judicial appointments is ‘appalling’

State bar association president says governor should try same strategy he used to halt strike at Rutgers University.

2 years ago

Good Morning America screenshot
Education

Parents talk bullying after elite New Jersey boarding school admits fault in son’s death

Bill and Dr. Elizabeth Reid appeared on "Good Morning America" to discuss the admission of the Lawrenceville School in failing to protect their son Jack.

2 years ago

Striking writers walk the picket line outside Paramount Studios in Los Angeles on Dec. 13, 2007. Television and movie writers on Monday, May 1, 2023, declared that they will launch an industrywide strike for the first time since 2007, as Hollywood girded for a shutdown in a dispute over fair pay in the streaming era.  
(AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)
Arts & Entertainment

Hollywood writers begin strike, late-night shows to go dark

Television and movie writers soured by Hollywood’s low pay in the streaming era went on strike for the first time in 15 years on Tuesday.

2 years ago

auto body shop
PlanPhilly
Community

Lawsuit filed against Southwest Philly auto repair shop is just one example of a ‘common’ problem, advocates argue

Residents complain of disruptive noise, “noxious fumes,” broken-down cars blocking an alleyway, and debris spilling into backyards.

2 years ago

In this May 31, 2020 file photo, visitors make silent visits to organic memorial featuring a mural of George Floyd, near the spot where he died while in police custody, in Minneapolis
Courts & Law

Ex-officer Thao convicted of aiding George Floyd’s killing

Tou Thao was last of the four former officers facing judgment in Floyd’s killing.

2 years ago

Piece of abstract artwork
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Art Museum now has a permanent home for Ellsworth Kelly

The PMA is permanently giving a gallery over to the work of the late abstract minimalist, on the centenary of his birth.

2 years ago

James Harden shooting the ball.
Arts & Entertainment

Harden scores 45, hits late 3 as 76ers down Celtics 119-115

The Sixers rallied without Joel Embiid to beat the Celtics 119-115 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal.

2 years ago

Dana Redd, Mayor of Camden, N.J. from 2010-18, spoke at the 10th anniversary event for the Camden County Police Department on May 1, 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Camden County Police marks 10 years of patrolling the city of Camden

With a complicated start and slightly complicated reception, the Camden County Police Department celebrates a decade of service to the City of Camden.

2 years ago

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