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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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Community members, elected officials march through Center City, Chinatown to protest the Sixers’ arena proposal

The march comes as Philadelphia City Council is expected to debate legislation on the proposal this fall.

1 year ago

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SEPTA proposes fare hike to affect most riders currently getting discounts

As part of SEPTA's plan, the hike would require all riders to pay the current $2.50 cash fare cost.

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‘Who do you work for?’: Opponents of Sixers arena proposal bring fight to City Council

The $1.55 billion development requires enabling legislation for demolition and construction to start. The team says it needs those approvals by the end of the year.

1 year ago

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‘It isn’t just Chinatown’: Citywide poll shows little support for Sixers arena proposal

The results come as the team seeks the necessary legislation to move forward with demolition and construction.

1 year ago

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SEPTA Key fails again for some riders, for the fourth time in recent weeks

A SEPTA spokesperson said it hasn't been able to calculate how much money it’s losing because of the issue, but said it could be hundreds of thousands of dollars.

1 year ago

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Delaware bus routes reimagined after study, first phase of discontinuation and expansions set for November

Businesses like Winterthur Museum have expressed concerns over the planned discontinuation and expansion of routes this fall.

1 year ago

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Why some of Philly’s tallest buildings will pay smaller property tax bills in 2025

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1 year ago

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New Jersey offers millions in tax credits for a new 76ers arena in Camden

As negotiations over a Center City arena continue to stall, Sixers owners say they “must take all potential options seriously.”

1 year ago

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For safer streets, Philly advocates have legislative priorities for fall session

Road safety advocates have hit the streets demanding change, but the battle goes on in another venue –– state and local legislatures.

1 year ago

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Sixers arena studies support arguments both pro and con

The reports confirm both the threat to Chinatown and the promise of economic benefits.

1 year ago

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Philly Gas Commission passes rules that limit public participation in PGW budget process

The city argues the new rules make proceedings more efficient, but climate activists say they’re being shut out.

1 year ago

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The city has finally released its Sixers arena impact studies. Here’s what they say

The four analyses are expected to help stakeholders weigh the value of building a privately funded basketball arena in Center City.

1 year ago

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Philly is creating its own environmental justice mapping tool with input from residents

At the first in a series of workshops, Philadelphians raised concerns about illegal dumping, poorly maintained trees and air pollution.

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Burlington County partnership to increase police presence around River Line communities

The Burlington County Sheriff’s Office will work with police departments in the river towns and NJ Transit Police to deter crime.

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Streets near Rittenhouse Row will go car-free on September Sundays

Advocates are hoping for a broader revival of the Philly Free Streets program.

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