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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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Pa. families call on Josh Shapiro to fulfill recommendations of fracking grand jury

Families that live near fracking in Washington County are disappointed in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s recent partnership with a major gas driller.

2 years ago

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Atlanta to host opening game, Miami gets the final for 2024 Copa América

Other sites and scheduling for the 16-team event will be revealed later.

2 years ago

Pennsylvania Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger announced $36 million in new tax credits for the Neighborhood Assistance Program, or NAP.
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Philabundance and other nonprofits get help from additional Pennsylvania tax credit funding

An extra $35 million in tax credits through the Neighborhood Assistance Program is designed to help for-profit companies do more for nonprofits.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Aaron Nola (center right) pose for a photo after signing a seven year contract with his agents Joseph C. Longo (left) and Garrett Parcell (right) and his wife Hunter Jayde Harrington (center left) Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, in Philadelphia.
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Nola’s $172 million, 7-year deal with Phillies includes bonus if traded in 2024 or ’25

He would get a $1 million assignment bonus if traded in 2024 or 2025.

2 years ago

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Teens in group homes, moms in shelters, and LGBTQ youth sleeping on streets: These are some of the faces of young people experiencing hom ...

Air Date: November 20, 2023

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A strained U.S. aviation system braces for a record-setting week of holiday travel

Federal regulators say they're working to keep the system safe after a troubling report from outside experts.

2 years ago

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Reported child labor violations surge in Pa., but Philly teens often need to work

The citations for Philadelphia businesses were mostly minor. Some say an unwieldy tracking system contributes to confusion.

2 years ago

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SEPTA Transit Police Union looks to continue negotiations in hopes of staving off strike

Transit police have been working without a contract for the last 7 months and say the main issue is pay.

2 years ago

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GALAEI celebrates ‘Transgiving,’ providing an inclusive gathering for Philadelphia’s LGBTQ community

Organizers said the annual event is about ensuring people have a place they feel they belong during the holiday season.

2 years ago

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Could Philly’s mayor-elect run the city like Gov. Shapiro leads the state?

Philly’s business owners say they want a city government that’s willing to make it easier for economic development by streamlining licensing and permitting processes.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
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Kelce Bowl: Eagles’ Jason, Chiefs’ Travis the center of attention in a Super Bowl rematch

Big brother was dubbed one of the “Sexiest Men Alive” by the magazine “People.” Travis Kelce is dating pop superstar Taylor Swift.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Aaron Nola during Game 2 in the NL wild-card baseball playoff series, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, in Philadelphia.
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With Nola news, the Phillies attempt once again to elbow the Eagles out of the spotlight

Late November is not a very expressive time for the Phils. That doesn’t stop them from trying to grab the spotlight.

2 years ago

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6abc

SEPTA Transit Police set to strike if deal is not reached

Transit police have been working without a contract for the last seven months, and say the main issue is pay.

2 years ago

The 30th AACR Philadelphia Marathon saw thousands of people pack the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Sunday to pursue the 26.2 mile journey in front of them.
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Photo essay: Thousands trot through the City of Brotherly Love for the 30th AACR Philadelphia Marathon

“I just want to finish and conquer something I haven't done before,” said one participant who ran Sunday’s full marathon in honor of her late mother.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning in Game 2 of the baseball NL Championship Series in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023
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Aaron Nola is staying in Philadelphia, signing a 7-year deal with the Phillies

According to ESPN, the deal is seven years and worth $172 million.

2 years ago

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