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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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The Lincoln Mill plans to hold events quarterly, one for Christmas, escape rooms, and even a scary Valentine’s Day pop-up. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Weather

This new haunted house in Philly is terrifying. It’s also an adaptation to flooding

One good thing to come out of Ida flooding: this horrifying haunted house in Manayunk.

3 years ago

Listen 3:58
Wagner Free Institute of Science
PlanPhilly
Arts & Entertainment

No lectures, just fun: Science on Tap Philly serves up lessons for curious adults

Science on Tap has been teaching Philadelphians about science without the stuffiness for over a decade. At these monthly events, “science is for everyone.”

3 years ago

Listen 1:58
The Philadelphia flag waves outside the city’s Municipal Services building. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community
Eyes on the Street

Philly’s city flag is over 120 years old. It’s time for something new

Philadelphia’s current flag was designed back in 1895. It’s time for a new municipal flag design that represents our city’s culture, history, and future.

3 years ago

Sunflowers in a garden
PlanPhilly
Community

Ever wondered if the soil in your Philly yard has lead in it? Now’s your chance to find out

Got questions about keeping your kids safe from lead? This event in West Philly Saturday will have all the answers — and free smoothies!

3 years ago

Philadelphia City Council member Kenyatta Johnson. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Attorneys square off to start retrial for Philly Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson

In April, a federal judge declared a mistrial after the jury couldn’t reach a verdict. Now Johnson and his wife are back in federal court for round two.

3 years ago

A person walks along a path by the ocean as the wind blows. The sky is gray and stormy.
PlanPhilly
Weather

Remnants of Ian to bring rain, wind to Philly region

The greatest impacts will be along the Delaware and New Jersey coasts, but a local meteorologist sees the event as “low concern.”

3 years ago

Rebecca Deegan, and Carys Morken, 7, look for insects in FDR Park’s Meadowlands during the first day of Meadowfest on September 26, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘MeadowFest’ celebrates the FDR park meadows with art, activism, and citizen science

Beekeeping, painting, tree mapping — a weeklong festival celebrates what’s left of “the meadows.”

3 years ago

File photo: Philadelphia Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson exits the federal courthouse with family on April 14, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Retrial for Philadelphia Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson set to begin this week

A federal judge declared a mistrial in April after a jury was unable to reach a verdict.

3 years ago

Listen 5:52
Penn students and supporters rally at the encampment on College Green Monday. (Sophia Schmidt/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

Penn students accuse school of ‘intimidation’ at housing, climate protest encampment

Students have camped out for over a week, demanding the school divest from fossil fuels and help save the UC Townhomes. They say they’re facing backlash.

3 years ago

File photo: The sun sets over the Delaware River. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Arts & Entertainment

Delaware River Fest returns Saturday with free pedal boat and ferry rides

“We want to connect people with the river,” one organizer said.

3 years ago

Outdoor dining at Booker’s restaurant in West Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning
Eyes on the Street

More parklets, plazas, and streeteries: Why now is the time for Philly to invest in making our streets safer and better

It’s time for Philadelphia to invest in solutions that will make our city’s public spaces safer, more equitable, and enjoyable for all, writes Ariel Ben-Amos.

3 years ago

Denise Statham stands in the backyard of her frequently flooded home in Eastwick. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Weather

5 tips from your neighbors on how to deal with flooding

Flooding can be a life-altering event. While these tips won’t eliminate your flood risk, they could help you reduce your losses.

3 years ago

Listen 6:01
Protesters demanding the University of Pennsylvania divest from fossil fuel companies formed an encampment outside the school's administration building, camping into the morning of September 15, 2022.(Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

Penn students camp out to demand university take further action against climate change

Nearly a dozen students slept on a campus green Wednesday night, according to an organizer. Among their demands for UPenn: divest from fossil fuels

3 years ago

Rowhouses are seen in Philly
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

City Council seeks to extend Philly’s eviction diversion program past December

The heralded program is currently set to expire at the end of the year. A bill moving through the City Council would change that.

3 years ago

Philadelphia City Hall.
PlanPhilly
Community
Eyes on the Street

To get unconnected neighbors online, Philly needs to ramp up offline efforts

The White House’s broadband affordability plan is a big opportunity for Philly — but getting families signed up demands offline efforts, writes Julia Rivera.

3 years ago

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