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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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Scranton, Pa. is churning out Ukrainian weapons

Morning Edition visited the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant for a behind the scenes look at how defense manufacturing contributes to the economy of northeastern Pennsylvania.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts
Philadelphia
Sports

Eagles need more out of QB Jalen Hurts if they’re serious about winning a Super Bowl

If Jalen Hurts and the Eagles want a look at real-deal Super Bowl bling, they can go ask Nick Foles.

2 years ago

Matt Rambo and TJ Malone
Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

No local team, but plenty of local players in lacrosse league title game

Local lacrosse talent will take the field in Philadelphia for the Premier Lacrosse League championship.

2 years ago

A fast-moving fire at a Frankford building.
Philadelphia
Public Safety
6abc

4-alarm Frankford fire under control after hours-long blaze ripped through 2 commercial buildings

Several roads are also closed in the area due to the massive response.

2 years ago

DayOneNotDayTwo
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Gun Violence
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Philadelphia

Local group wants to change negative stereotypes of inner city youths

Organizers say when gun violence takes aim at our communities, that ‘s not the whole story. They want to transform lives by changing the narrative of young people in Philly.

2 years ago

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Stateside Vodka cans in ice
Law
Pennsylvania

‘What real freedom looks like’: Ready-to-drink cocktails arrive in stores as Pa. relaxes liquor laws

Ready-to-drink cocktails will be sold in grocery stores and gas stations starting Monday, but only before 11 p.m.

2 years ago

Arena opponents gather and hold signs reading NO ARENA IN CHINATOWN and MEDICAL WORKERS SAY NO ARENA
Economic Development
Philadelphia
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Sports
Billy Penn

Photos: Thousands rally and march with Save Chinatown Coalition to protest proposed 76ers arena

The “No Arena In Chinatown” rally and march brought advocates from across the city to protest the arena proposal.

2 years ago

APTOPIX Sept 11 Anniversary
History
National

9/11 anniversary brings Biden, Harris and Trump together at ground zero

Some 9/11 victims’ relatives have appealed to presidential candidates for accountability as the U.S. marks an anniversary laced with election-season politics.

2 years ago

WHYY President and CEO Bill Marrazzo (right) led a fireside chat with Daniel J. Hilferty, Chairman and CEO of Comcast Spectator, during the ninth World Heritage City Celebration at the Crystal Team Room on Sept. 5, 2024. Hilferty was honored as the 2024 Distinguished Global Leadership Honoree. Philadelphia was selected as America’s first World Heritage City in 2015, which denotes its global significance and cultural influence.
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Economic Development

WHYY President and CEO Bill Marrazzo highlights Philadelphia at World Heritage City celebration

At the ninth World Heritage City Celebration, WHYY CEO Bill Marrazzo joined a fireside chat to discuss Philadelphia’s global role and evolving growth.

2 years ago

James Earl Jones
Media
National
TV

James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

Jones was a pioneering actor who eventually lent his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader.

2 years ago

Lots of people walking around on a closed busy street
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Streets & Roads
Billy Penn

Open Streets around Rittenhouse draw thousands

The Sunday street-closure event was the first of four planned this month.

2 years ago

Gaudreau brothers funeral
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Sports

John ‘Johnny Hockey’ Gaudreau and brother Matthew honored during funeral service

An alleged drunk driver killed NHL player John Gaudreau and his brother Matthew two weeks ago while the pair was cycling in South Jersey.

2 years ago

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Community Events
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

‘A sense of community’: Taller Puertorriqueño celebrates 50 years at 40th annual Feria del Barrio

The 40th Feria del Barrio in Philadelphia’s El Centro de Oro connected attendees through the city’s Latino arts and culture.

2 years ago

Columbus Blue Jackets' Johnny Gaudreau plays during an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in Philadelphia.
Community Events
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New Jersey
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6abc

Prayer service at Gloucester Catholic High School honors Gaudreau brothers

Inside the school gymnasium, photos, flowers and jerseys were on display as the community mourned together with the Gaudreau family in attendance.

2 years ago

Two people wearing Gaudreau jerseys sit and hold a kid at the memorial
Pennsylvania
Sports
6abc

Funeral for Gaudreau brothers to be held Monday at church in Media, Pa.

A memorial service for family and close friends of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau will be held at Saint Mary Magdalen Church in Media, Pennsylvania.

2 years ago

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