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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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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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What Trump’s no taxes on tips and overtime law means for Philly workers

Philadelphia workers already pay city wage taxes and state income taxes, but some can expect federal tax relief under a new law signed by President Donald Trump.

2 months ago

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Philadelphia

Layoffs hit Philly biotech startup after being bought by Big Pharma

Tmunity Therapeutics, with ties to Penn Medicine, once raised $231 million from investors. Now workers and its Center City office are gone.

3 months ago

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Here’s how Jefferson Health will spend a new $28M donation from the Kimmel family in Philly

The hospital’s emergency department will undergo $19 million in renovations, including a new 30-bed medical-surgical unit.

3 months ago

Anna Paulson, new president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
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Philly’s Federal Reserve is getting a new leader for the first time in a decade

Anna Paulson will become president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia on July 1. She replaces Pat Harker.

3 months ago

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his budget address for the 2025-26 fiscal year to a joint session of the state House and Senate at the Capitol,  Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Studio 2
Government
Pennsylvania
Politics

Studio 2 Extra: Pa.’s budget will be late…again

For the fourth year in a row, lawmakers are in a deadlock over funding the Keystone State. Much of the fight in Harrisburg is over skill games and transit including SEPTA.

Air Date: June 27, 2025 1:30 pm

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State Rep. Joe Hohenstein (center left) and Sen. Nikil Saval
Pennsylvania
Transportation
Billy Penn

A SEPTA funding boost is uncertain amid a complex state budget struggle

Pro-transit advocacy is having an impact, but the path to a breakthrough hasn’t appeared yet.

3 months ago

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Business
Employment
Food & Drink
Philadelphia

Beach-themed Kook Burger closes its Center City, Jersey Shore locations. Owners hit with wage theft lawsuit

The owners of Kook Burger and Black Turtle Coffee filed for bankruptcy after closing burger restaurants in Philadelphia, New York City and at the Jersey Shore.

4 months ago

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Studio 2
Sports

Impact of paying college athletes

It's the new era of college sports, and it's expensive. We'll look at the impact of a $2.8 billion settlement that allows universities to pay players for the first time ever.

Air Date: June 10, 2025 12:00 pm

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One week, 4 days, 32 hours -- Could a four-day workweek work?
Studio 2
Economy
Employment

Four-day workweek: A win-win for employees and employers?

If your boss offered you a four-day week – with no cut in pay – would you take it? We take a closer look at the four-day workweek, its pros and cons and if it could work.

Air Date: June 5, 2025 12:00 pm

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A braider picks up pieces of synthetic braiding hair
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Pennsylvania
Race & Ethnicity

The Black hair industry imports products from China. Here’s what tariffs mean for braids and wigs

Stylists are considering raising their prices while the the U.S. and China negotiate new trade agreements.

4 months ago

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Business
Economy
International

New British trade leader stops in Philadelphia to boost international ties

There’s already overlap in the pharmaceutical industry between the U.K. and Pennsylvania, but details in Trump’s trade deal with the island still need to be hashed out.

4 months ago

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Why is it so hard for young people to find work in the current job market?
Studio 2
Employment

Why are Gen Zers having so much trouble finding work?

College grads are having trouble finding work. Unemployment for young people is higher than the overall population, and some economists predict worse times are ahead.

Air Date: May 20, 2025

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people playing in Kensington's Cure Violence basketball league
National
Philadelphia
Politics
Billy Penn

Kensington basketball league among projects hit by DOJ grant cuts

The U.S. Department of Justice cut over $800 million in grants nationwide, including $1.5 million for the hoops and anti-violence program. Others in Philly are affected, too.

5 months ago

Rite Aid store
Business
Economy
Philadelphia
Public Health

Massive layoffs at Rite Aid’s Philly HQ after filing for bankruptcy

The Philadelphia-based retail pharmacy had more than 1,000 corporate workers at the Navy Yard until layoffs.

5 months ago

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A utility meter
Energy
New Jersey
Politics

Electric bills in N.J. are about to shoot higher. Lawmakers are scrambling to hold the line on costs

An Assembly committee has approved an eight-bill package focused on energy affordability. The problem is the PJM grid is not keeping pace with demand.

5 months ago

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