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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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Sheldon David, a University City Townhomes resident of 13 years, spoke to supporters at a protest march after an attempted eviction of an encampment protesting the displacement of the townhomes' residents on August 8, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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UC Townhomes protest encampment dismantled; residents vow the ‘fight’s not over’

Residents and activists marched through the streets of West Philadelphia after law enforcement broke up the encampment after weeks of protests.

3 years ago

The fallen tree in Fairmount Park on August 7, 2022.
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6 injured when tree falls on group of people in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park

The group was celebrating the West Philadelphia High School class of 1972.

3 years ago

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Thousands flock to 2nd Street Festival following three-year hiatus

The near mile-long stretch between Girard Avenue and Spring Garden Street saw thousands enjoy food, shopping, and the occasional drink or two.

3 years ago

University City Townhomes resident Amira Brown. (Shae Tyler/WHYY)
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Billy Penn

UC Townhomes residents: We won’t give up without a fight

As the deadline to vacate the West Philly affordable housing complex nears, activists vow to continue pressing for a better plan.

3 years ago

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Blaze kills Pa. firefighter’s 10 relatives, 3 of them children

Investigators are looking into the fire in the community of Nescopeck.

3 years ago

People play soccer on a field with the Philadelphia skyline in the background.
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Inspired by World Cup ‘26, Philadelphia International Unity Cup kicks off this weekend

A total of 48 amateur teams are competing this year, including four new teams from Angola, Portugal, Uruguay, and the Dominican Republic.

3 years ago

Looking up North Broad Street with the Divine Lorraine Hotel visible
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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Divine Lorraine is now officially a Mint House hotel, but tenants feel pushed aside

The historic North Broad landmark's full transition to hotel is supposed to take a year to complete. Meanwhile, apartments are still advertised as available.

3 years ago

The construction site for the Pallet Village in Georgetown, Delaware. (Johnny Perez-Gonzalez/WHYY)
Delaware
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Southern Delaware pallet village offers help for growing number of people experiencing homelessness

As part of an effort to reduce the number of people in Delaware experiencing homelessness, the first pallet villages will soon be constructed in southern Delaware.

3 years ago

The Old Coots and Company doles out advice at the Jersey Shore every Friday morning at the Ventnor Farmer’s Market. (Elizabeth Estrada/WHYY)
Aging
New Jersey

Seeking advice? The ‘Old Coots and Company’ share free wisdom down the shore

A group of senior citizens doles out advice every Friday morning at the Ventnor Farmer’s Market. “It may not be the best advice, but it’s free.”

3 years ago

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Tents are visible on a lawn in front of a red-brick building.
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Judge orders UC Townhomes protest encampment be broken up Monday

Judge allows removal of encampment after weeks of protesting at site. Personal property taken by law enforcement must be claimed within 30 days.

3 years ago

A fantasy-esque but very real scene from this year's Philadelphia Flower Show in FDR Park. (Mark Henninger / Imagic Digital)
Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

Dear Vogue: If you’re going to highlight Philly, please do the work and get it right

There were at least five factual errors in the fashion mag’s recent feature about the city.

3 years ago

An iPhone seen in Washington. (Carolyn Kaster/AP)
Pennsylvania
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6abc

New 835 area code for Philly suburbs, Lehigh Valley could begin as soon as September

The remaining supply of numbers in the current 610/484 area codes is nearly exhausted.

3 years ago

A photo of Noah Snydergaard is superimposed on an image of Citizens Bank Park
Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

The Phillies just upped their fun level with a zen-loving pitcher known as ‘Thor’

Who wants to join Noah Syndergaard’s book club?

3 years ago

Lady Gaga poses for photographers upon arrival at the 75th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London Sunday, March 13, 2022. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)
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Philadelphia

Lady Gaga’s Foundation announces donations to VOICEup Berks and Mighty Writers

The nonprofits were selected for their focus on youth mental wellness and for focusing on practices regarding inclusion, access, and equity.

3 years ago

A closeup of Philadelphia Mayor Kenney
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Policing
Public Safety

Philadelphia mayor says the city will ‘plug along’ on prevention as shootings spike

Philadelphia Police Department representatives said they’re recruiting more officers and trying to increase presence in areas impacted by gun violence.

3 years ago

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