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Each week, Tiny Desk Radio hosts Bobby Carter and Anamaria Sayre present three Tiny Desk concerts and share how these memorable (and sometimes viral) moments came together. You'll hear world-class musicians from the worlds of pop, jazz, classical, Americana, hip-hop, R&B and more stripping down their sound for a concert series that's unlike anything else on the internet — or the radio.

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File photo: Aerial view of Sunoco's Mariner East pipeline construction at the Glen Riddle Station Apartments in Media. (P.K. Ditty)
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Judge: Pipeline company failed to safeguard residents

Sunoco Pipeline LP, developer of the Mariner East pipeline network, plans to appeal the decision to the five-member PUC.

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4 years ago

Delaware State Police seized more than 330,000 bags of heroin including 2,500 'logs' of the opioid with a street value of more than $1.6 million. (DSP photo)
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Delaware police seize largest supply of pre-packaged heroin in state history

The record-setting bust in southern Delaware resulted in 44 arrests and the seizure of more than 330,000 bags of heroin.

4 years ago

Washington D.C. March 9th 2022. Attorney General Merrick Garland, speaking during an interview with NPR in his office at the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington D.C. Attorney General Garland has been the 86th United States attorney general since March 2021. (Photo by Eman Mohammed for NPR)
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Garland says the Jan. 6 investigation won’t end until everyone is held to account

On his first anniversary as attorney general, Merrick Garland said he's committed to unraveling the conspiracy behind the storming of the U.S. Capitol.

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A trial over how Pennsylvania funds its schools is wrapping up in Commonwealth Court. Students from one of the plaintiff districts hope it leads to change.

4 years ago

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Brian Flores wants lawsuit against NFL heard in court

Flores’ lawyer sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday, urging him to turn down Miami’s request and have the case settled in court.

4 years ago

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Spotlight PA

Pa. Supreme Court weighs future of state’s popular mail voting law

A group of Republican lawmakers — some of whom voted for the law — now say no-excuse mail voting requires a change to the Pennsylvania Constitution.

4 years ago

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw speaks with members of the media during a news conference in Philadelphia, Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
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Philly officer to be fired and could face charges after shooting, killing 12-year-old

A Philadelphia cop who shot and killed a 12-year-old that allegedly shot at police will lose his job. Philadelphia’s police commissioner calls the shooting a tragedy.

4 years ago

This artist sketch depicts Guy Wesley Reffitt, joined by his lawyer William Welch, right, in Federal Court, in Washington, Monday, Feb. 28, 2022. (Dana Verkouteren via AP)
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In the first Jan. 6 trial, a jury found Capitol riot defendant Guy Reffitt guilty

4 years ago

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Proud Boys leader charged with conspiracy in Capitol riot

Henry “Enrique” Tarrio wasn’t there when the riot erupted on Jan. 6, 2021. That's because police had arrested Tarrio in Washington two days before the riot.

4 years ago

Michelle Neal speaking at The Philly DA's office press conference talking about the Youth Aid Panels diversion program on March 7, 2022. (Tom MacDonald / WHYY)
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Philadelphia

Philly DA hopes to bring more bilingual mentors into program for troubled youth

Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner says giving kids a second chance will go a long way to cutting crime. The program desperately needs mentors who speak other languages.

4 years ago

The governor of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer
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Delaware

Trial starts for Delaware man, others accused of trying to kidnap Michigan governor

Barry Croft of Bear, Delaware joins a group of defendants going on trial today for their role in a plot to kidnap and kill Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

4 years ago

In this Oct. 18, 2021 photo, the Supreme Court is seen in Washington
Elections
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

Supreme Court rejects GOP redistricting pleas in Pennsylvania and North Carolina

In separate orders late Monday, the justices are allowing maps selected by each state's Supreme Court to be in effect for the 2022 elections.

4 years ago

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Investigators still reviewing Philly cops who shot 12-year-old last week

The use of force is being questioned in the case of Philly police officers who shot and killed a 12-year-old after their car was fired upon last week.

4 years ago

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Criminal Justice
Pennsylvania

Supreme Court won’t review decision freeing Cosby from prison

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court last year threw out Cosby's conviction, saying the prosecutor who brought the case was bound by his predecessor’s agreement not to charge Cosby.

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