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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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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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40th annual Mushroom Festival takes root in Kennett Square, celebrating heritage and all things fungi

“Chances are, if you're eating mushrooms … they came from Pennsylvania,” said Gale Ferranto, a third-generation Kennett Square mushroom farmer.

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Philly cyclists ride through Center City to call for ‘concrete’ action on Spruce and Pine streets

Philly Bike Action’s second big ride there in 14 months drew hundreds to protest a lack of progress on addressing safety concerns.

1 month ago

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Atlantic County’s Spanish Community Center’s interim leader Lydia Munoz, 81, braces herself to support immigrant families

Lydia Munoz has been helping immigrant families since the 1970s and feels her work is needed more than ever in changing times.

1 month ago

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Nearly 25% of Philly-area residents are age 60 and up. Here’s how to step up as an ‘aging services’ volunteer

“When you connect to one of these older adults, you’d be surprised how they can change your life,” says Jamee Nowell Smith of Senior Community Services.

1 month ago

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Editor’s note: Celebrating WHYY News leaders and launch of WHYY Resiliency Fund

WHYY's dedicated news team covers Greater Philadelphia, South Jersey and Delaware and brings the latest local news and information to the fourth-largest market in the country.

1 month ago

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Policing
Politics
Public Safety

What ICE agents can and cannot legally do during arrests

Tactics by immigration agents attempting to arrest undocumented immigrants have shocked the public and led to protests. But what is, and isn't, allowed by law?

1 month ago

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Philadelphia
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Transportation
Billy Penn

Even with train service restored for Eagles home opener, advocates push to end SEPTA’s funding crisis

Transit advocates handed flyers to Eagles fans coming in for the game, on day when Philly judge ruled that the cuts be reversed.

1 month ago

The Philadelphia Eagles 2024 championship banner is unveiled
Philadelphia
Sports

Eagles unveil 2024 Super Bowl banner amid fireworks before NFL opener against Dallas

This event took place before Thursday's NFL opener against the Dallas Cowboys. Coach Nick Sirianni kept the team in the locker room to avoid distractions.

1 month ago

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Community Events
Outdoors
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Fall into the season with a list of cozy autumn festivals

Summer’s end doesn’t mean the outdoor fun is over. Here’s a list of festivals around Philadelphia to keep you busy until the holiday season hits.

2 months ago

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Things To Do
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Delaware
New Jersey
Philadelphia

Eagles home opener at the Linc, Fringe Festival begins and the 13th annual Haverford Music Festival in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Sept. 4–7: A group kayak excursion from Camden to Philly, fall festivals galore and Lake Street Dive in Delaware are among the weekend event highlights.

2 months ago

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Criminal Justice
Incarceration
New Jersey

New Jersey to provide academic support to children of incarcerated parents

The state Department of Corrections is partnering with the nonprofit Give Something Back to provide mentorship and other wraparound support.

2 months ago

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Health Care
Innovation
Visual Arts

Functional yet stylish: People with chronic conditions call for inclusivity in fashion industry

Advocates are calling on the fashion industry to consider clothing that provides access to medical devices, have adaptable waistbands or are made of breathable fabrics.

2 months ago

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Government
Philadelphia

Philly announces plans to invest $100M in city neighborhoods for 2026 celebrations outside of the historic district

“Ring it On” initiative is designed to improve neighborhoods through activations, beautifications and celebrations.

2 months ago

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Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Manayunk Restaurant Week returns after a 5-year hiatus

The restaurants are offering multi-course deals on Main Street, starting Sept. 8.

2 months ago

Streamer IShowSpeed meets Eagles running back Saquon Barkley
Philadelphia
Sports
Technology
Billy Penn

Who is IShowSpeed and why was his Philly visit such a big deal?

The hugely popular livestreamer was met with crowds of young people while checking in on Philly’s cultural landmarks.

2 months ago

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