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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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West Philly Tool Library lets you ‘test-drive’ a gas-less cooktop before taking the plunge

Induction stoves are healthier and more efficient than gas, but they can be pricey. This tool offers an affordable way to try them out.

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two researchers hammering into the ground outside rowhouses
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Science

Philly children are exposed to dangerous lead more often than in other cities, analysis finds

An analysis by Drexel researchers found the highest-risk cities had higher rates of poverty, a higher percent of Black residents and more old homes.

5 months ago

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New owners of Divine Lorraine want to return the historic property to its roots

The 110-unit building has been operating as a hotel since 2022. The new owners want to turn it back into an apartment complex.

5 months ago

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outside the Broad Street Diner
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Urban Planning

Residents anticipate proposed 110-key hotel at site of Broad Street Diner

The latest plan from the diner’s owners is to turn the property into a 110-key hotel operated by Hyatt Studios, a new, extended-stay extension of the Hyatt brand.

5 months ago

PATCO's Franklin Square Station
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Urban Planning

South Jersey commuters want more reliable public transit, Rutgers researchers say

Researchers surveyed hundreds of public transportation riders about their experiences to help shape future transit infrastructure decisions.

5 months ago

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‘A slap in the face’: Philly metro named among the country’s ‘least affordable’ for renters

The city is still more affordable than other big cities. But it’s become increasingly more expensive for the average resident.

5 months ago

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people holding signs for workers rights
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Politics & Policy

Philadelphia City Council considers expanded protection bill for domestic workers

There’s already a bill of rights for domestic workers on the books in Philadelphia, but organizers say it’s difficult to enforce it without an anti-retaliation measure.

5 months ago

Josh Shapiro speaks in front of Joanna McClinton and Austin Davis
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Shapiro’s budget proposal includes changes to energy tax breaks, and a board designed to speed up permit reviews

The governor’s energy proposals aim to encourage development of both fossil fuels and renewable energy sources.

5 months ago

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Market and 13th streets
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After the Sixers arena pivot: Philly’s Market East corridor remains a top priority and a sizable challenge

The Philadelphia 76ers are no longer building an arena in Center City. But reviving the area is still on the table.

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police officers outside damaged structures in the aftermath of a fatal small plane crashed in Philadelphia
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Injury count in Northeast Philly plane crash rises to 24, black box found

Friday’s crash of a medical transport jet in Northeast Philly killed seven people. The investigation into the cause is ongoing.

5 months ago

Philadelphia City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier.
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Politics & Policy

Legislative package seeks to increase affordable housing development in Philly

The bills are part of a broader effort to expand and protect affordable housing in the city amid an ongoing crisis.

5 months ago

a sign reads FEMA - STATE DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER
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5 months ago

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the sign at a Whole Foods Market
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Center City Whole Foods workers vote in favor of unionizing

Philadelphia union organizers say the vote is about more than just higher wages and better benefits. The store is on track to become the first in the U.S. to unionize.

5 months ago

Kelvin Jeremiah points and smiles
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Urban Planning

Sharswood rising: PHA’s ambitious plan to revitalize the North Philly neighborhood is winding down and paying off

The agency began reshaping the neglected community a decade ago. Now, $750 million later, Sharswood is becoming a neighborhood of choice.

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outside The Charles Santore Library
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Data provided by the Free Library of Philadelphia shows 29 branches closed at least once in 2024 due to heating issues.

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