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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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Students line up to enter Christa McAuliffe School while wearing masks
Health

Emergency department visits and admissions of children with respiratory illnesses are up at Delaware Valley hospitals

A number of circulating viruses are causing rising rates of respiratory infections in kids, with hospitals and ICUs seeing an uptick in admissions.

3 years ago

New Jersey Statehouse in Trenton. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Low-performing nursing homes may soon be subject to sanctions in New Jersey

Underperforming nursing homes would be subject to potential punitive actions by the state, including Medicaid enrollments restrictions and reducing funding.

3 years ago

Holmesburg Prison, in the northeast section of Philadelphia, Pa., is shown in this aerial view from 1970. (AP Photo/Bill Achatz)
Community

Philadelphia apologizes for experiments on Black inmates

The dermatological, biochemical and pharmaceutical experiments were performed by University of Pennsylvania researcher Dr. Albert Kligman.

3 years ago

A SEPTA police officer stands on the platform of the Somerset stop
Community

Video: Can SEPTA balance its system upgrades with improving public safety?

WHYY hosts a live discussion on how SEPTA can balance the system upgrades it wants with the safety checks passengers need.

3 years ago

File photo: Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid in action during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Arts & Entertainment

France hoping Embiid will join team for 2024 Paris Olympics

Embiid may choose to play internationally for the U.S. or France, but not both.

3 years ago

From left, the Delaware Supreme Court: Justice Gary F. Traynor, Justice Karen L. Valihura, Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz, Jr., Justice James T. Vaughn, Jr., Justice Tamika R. Montgomery-Reeves. (Delaware Supreme Court)
Politics & Policy

A month before Election Day, Delaware Supreme Court hears a dispute over no-excuse mail voting

A lower court struck down the new statute as unconstitutional on Sept.15. The state wants the high court to overturn that ruling, but Republicans want it upheld.

3 years ago

President Joe Biden boards Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, to travel to Poughkeepsie, N.Y. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Politics & Policy

Biden pardons thousands for ‘simple possession’ of marijuana

He is also calling on governors to issue similar pardons for those convicted of state marijuana offenses, which reflect the vast majority of marijuana possession cases.

3 years ago

The influenza virus. (Frederick Murphy/CDC)
Health

Delaware hopes new flu test monitoring program gives better picture of virus spread

State health leaders are bracing for the possibility of “two epidemics going on at the same time” and are working on a plan to better track how the viruses spread.

3 years ago

Bloomsburg University (Jose F. Moreno/Philadelphia Inquirer via Spotlight PA)
Politics & Policy

Pa. election 2022: Where governor candidates Mastriano, Shapiro stand on college funding, transparency, and debt forgiveness

Here is where the top two candidates for governor stand on issues related to higher education in Pennsylvania.

3 years ago

Michaela holds up a sign that says ''Dictators ban books ... not democracies!''
Courts & Law

ACLU files federal complaint against Central Bucks School District, alleging discrimination against LGBTQ students

The ACLU listed more than a dozen actions district administrators have taken since 2019 that the ACLU says have created a “hostile environment” for LGBTQ students.

3 years ago

The man, identified as a former police officer, opened fire at a childcare center in the town of Nongbua Lamphu. (6abc)
Community

37 killed, mostly preschoolers, in Thai day care attack

It was the deadliest mass shooting in the country's history. The assailant, identified as a former police officer, killed his wife and child before taking his own life.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper celebrates after the Phillies won against the Houston Astros to clinch a wild-card playoff spot, Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Arts & Entertainment

The Phillies are heading to the playoffs after an 11-year drought. Here’s how to watch

For the first time since 2011, there will be a Red October in Philadelphia. Here's who the Phillies are playing, and how you can watch.

3 years ago

In this April 13, 2016 file photo, Kevin Hart addresses the audience during the Universal Pictures presentation at CinemaCon 2016 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Fishtown Music & Arts Fest, Kevin Hart, ‘Tootsie’ the musical, and Harvest Weekend in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Oct. 6 - Oct.9: Kevin Hart in Philly, “Tootsie” in Delaware, and the second annual Vegan Fest in Camden, N.J. are among weekend event highlights.

3 years ago

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The Philadelphia flag waves outside the city’s Municipal Services building. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community
Eyes on the Street

Philly’s city flag is over 120 years old. It’s time for something new

Philadelphia’s current flag was designed back in 1895. It’s time for a new municipal flag design that represents our city’s culture, history, and future.

3 years ago

Sunflowers in a garden
PlanPhilly
Community

Ever wondered if the soil in your Philly yard has lead in it? Now’s your chance to find out

Got questions about keeping your kids safe from lead? This event in West Philly Saturday will have all the answers — and free smoothies!

3 years ago

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