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Fresh Air Weekend

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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File photo: The U.S. Supreme Court is seen, July 13, 2023, in Washington
Courts & Law

Supreme Court blocks OxyContin maker’s bankruptcy deal that would shield Sackler family members

The justices on Thursday agreed to a Biden administration request to put the brakes on an agreement reached last year with state and local governments.

3 years ago

A closeup of a Delaware State Police vehicle
Courts & Law

Former Delaware bank executive whose wife’s 2019 murder remains unsolved pleads guilty to ‘heinous act of violence’ against new wife

Authorities dropped the more serious charge of first-degree assault for a second alleged attack against Stephanie Ledyard.

3 years ago

Former President Donald Trump arrives to board his plane at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Aug. 3, 2023, in Arlington, Va., after facing a judge on federal conspiracy charges that allege he conspired to subvert the 2020 election
Courts & Law

Prosecutors seek Jan. 2 trial date for Donald Trump in his 2020 election conspiracy case

Prosecutors said they want the case before U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan to move to trial swiftly in Washington, setting up a likely battle with defense attorneys.

3 years ago

College campus
Education

Penn State gender pay gap is among worst compared to public Big Ten schools, federal data show

Across Penn State’s campuses, female instructional staff earn on average 80% of what their male colleagues make. PSU argues the federal data do not show the full picture.

3 years ago

Patient Mike Camilleri works with physical therapist Beth Hughes in St. Louis, Mo., on March 1, 2023. Somehow, a mild case of COVID-19 set off a chain reaction that eventually left Camilleri with dangerous blood pressure spikes, a heartbeat that raced with slight exertion, and episodes of intense chest pain.
Health

COVID-19 took a toll on heart health and doctors are still grappling with how to help

Heart attack deaths spiked early in the pandemic, erasing years of progress in battling cardiovascular disease.

3 years ago

roller coaster at an amusement park.
Community
6abc

Dorney Park announces new roller coaster for 2024: Iron Menace

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom released CGI animations of what visitors can expect on Iron Menace in 2024.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Weston Wilson reacts after hitting a home run against Washington Nationals pitcher MacKenzie Gore
Community

Weston Wilson played 706 games in the minors. The 28-year-old rookie homered in his first Phillies at-bat

“I did not feel my legs,” Wilson recalled of his trip around the bases.

3 years ago

DJ Jazzy Jeff spinning in Philadelphia in 2003.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Hip-hop’s birthday, New Hope Auto Show, ‘Bridges of Madison County,’ and the Obon Festival in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 10 - 13: Hip-hop celebrations in Philly, 50 Cent & Busta Rhymes in N.J., and “A Quiet Epidemic” screening event in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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A mini-transit bus is shown, with DART Connect written on the side.
Urban Planning

Newark replaces Unicity with DART Connect’s on-demand transportation for better accessibility

DART Connect replaces Unicity in Newark with affordable, accessible on-demand service, with reduced wait times and connections.

3 years ago

Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver during a bill signing ceremony at the state capital in Trenton, N.J., Monday, Aug. 5, 2019
Community

New Jersey begins a 3-day celebration honoring Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver

The Garden State’s first Black lieutenant governor will be remembered over the next three days.

3 years ago

home repairs happening
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Pa.’s Whole-Home Repairs money is in limbo despite Shapiro’s budget signature

The popular home repairs program is on a list of spending initiatives a state budget official has said need additional legislation.

3 years ago

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Michael Lorenzen pitches
Arts & Entertainment

Michael Lorenzen throws a no-hitter in his home debut with the Phillies, 14th in franchise history

The last no-hitter in Phillies history was thrown by Cole Hamels in 2015.

3 years ago

A SEPTA bus travels down a street in Philadelphia
Community

6 people hurt after 2 SEPTA buses crash in South Philly

It’s the tenth crash involving a SEPTA vehicle so far this year, and the third reported this week.

3 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks at the Arcosa Wind Towers, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, in Belen, N.M. Biden is making the case that his policies of financial and tax incentives have revived U.S. manufacturing
Politics & Policy

Biden issues an executive order restricting U.S. investments in Chinese technology

Senior administration officials say the effort stemmed from national security goals, rather than economic interests.

3 years ago

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

Utah man suspected of threatening President Joe Biden shot and killed as FBI served warrant

The shooting is under review by the FBI.

3 years ago

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