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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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Outdoors
Pennsylvania

Delco Woods set to get a loop trail, formal BMX arrangements and pavilion

Due to fiscal issues, Delaware County is taking a long-term approach to resurrect the former Don Guanella property as its largest public park.

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Government
Gun Violence
Philadelphia

East Mount Airy residents raise safety concerns after Charles M. Finley Recreation Center triple shooting

Councilmember Anthony Phillips and city leaders are looking for solutions after a triple shooting at the Charles M. Finley Recreation Center.

9 months ago

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Cherelle Parker and Kevin Bethel speak
Community Events
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Philly leaders highlight free and low-cost summer kids programs, say more pool staff needed

The city and school district offer hundreds of summer programs meant to keep Philly students out of trouble and entertained during the summer months.

9 months ago

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Community Events
Employment
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Free Library of Philadelphia wants to help federal workers hit by DOGE cuts

The Federal Employee Transition Workshop will provide career tips and résumé help to laid-off workers and those facing potential job loss.

9 months ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner takes part in a news conference in Philadelphia, Monday, March 11, 2024.
Crime
Environment
Philadelphia

Philly district attorney’s office launches clean and green unit to tackle ‘short dumping’ and other quality of life crimes

The new unit will use high-tech surveillance to target people who dump trash on city streets and commit other quality-of-life crimes.

9 months ago

Mike Carroll speaks
Law
Pennsylvania

Extra day added for Pa. drivers to get REAL ID before the May deadline. Majority of residents don’t have it yet

Pennsylvania travelers could be turned away from TSA checkpoints if they have not received their updated REAL ID by May 7.

9 months ago

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Biology
New Jersey
Policing

Camden County launches Blue Envelope program to help communication between police and autistic drivers

The program, which informs police officers if a driver is autistic, was first implemented in the Garden State in Hunterdon County.

9 months ago

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Philadelphia
Sports

NFL postpones a decision on the tush push but passes other rule changes

Team owners were set to vote on Green Bay’s proposal to ban the play that helped the Philadelphia Eagles win a Super Bowl, but the proposal was tabled until May.

9 months ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Cristopher Sánchez pitches
Philadelphia
Sports

Schwarber homers, Kepler and Castellanos go back to back to lead Phillies past Rockies 6-1

The 2024 NL East champions had a little help in their home opener from their Super Bowl champion friends across the street.

9 months ago

A man holding a small child on his shoulders who is wearing a Phanatic costume
Philadelphia
Sports

‘The formula lives in Philadelphia’: Phillies fans hopeful for 2025 season during home opener at Citizens Bank Park

After kicking off the 2025 season in Washington over the weekend, the Phillies are back at the Bank looking to build off last year's NL East title.

9 months ago

City Council President Kenyatta Johnson
Philadelphia
Transportation
Billy Penn

Traffic safety advocates cheer progress, mourn losses

More automated enforcement is coming to Philly, but federal funds are at risk.

9 months ago

Striking Aramark workers
Business
Philadelphia

Hundreds of Philly stadium-food workers win health insurance in ‘historic’ contract agreement with Aramark

Just before the first pitch at Citizens Bank Park, the union representing stadium-food service workers announced a tentative agreement with Aramark.

9 months ago

Eudanis José Rosa smiles
Business
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

A Philly nonprofit is boosting, celebrating Latina entrepreneurs in the region

Immigrants make up a third of all business owners in Philadelphia, according to a 2024 report from the Pew Charitable Trusts.

9 months ago

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Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

New menu items and merch debut at Citizens Bank Park for Phillies opening day

Highlights include new sandwiches, sweets, and swag like a Phanatic foam mask and custom Victus baseball bats.

9 months ago

Gladstone Manor neighbors
Home & Family
Pennsylvania
Public Spaces

How a Delco ‘curbside happy hour’ changed Lansdowne lives for the better

For 260 consecutive weeks since the pandemic, a group of Lansdowne neighbors have gathered to bond over drinks in a suburban spin on Philadelphia stoop culture.

9 months ago

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