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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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John Dougherty walks to the federal courthouse
Community
Billy Penn

IBEW Local 98 fined $25,000 for Dougherty lobbying

Settlement comes three years after union leader’s corruption conviction.

1 year ago

Mark Kelly speaking with factory workers on the tour
Politics & Policy

Arizona senator at Philly Shipyard to promote bill to expand U.S. commercial fleet

Sen. Mark Kelly visited Philly Shipyard, where he met with employees and talked about the importance of revitalizing the American maritime industry.

1 year ago

A line of people stretch across the pathway to see the Liberty Bell.
Community

Independence Mall Park Rangers among federal jobs cut by Trump administration

Unions representing National Park employees also say the layoffs will make things even worse at parks that are already understaffed.

1 year ago

outside the Center City Macy's
Money

Shoplifters stole from Macy’s in Center City at least 280 times last year, police records show

In December, Macy’s reported the shoplifting of merchandise worth at least $200 to Philadelphia police 37 times, records show.

1 year ago

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Fans pack along the Parkway awaiting the Eagles parade
Money

How the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl festivities are boosting the local economy

More than 1 million people are expected to attend the Philadelphia Eagles parade in Center City.

1 year ago

Tesla Cybertruck
Money

Trump administration set to purchase $400M worth of armored Teslas

It comes as ethics experts raise conflict of interest questions about the chief executive of Tesla, Elon Musk, who is a top White House official.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker
Urban Planning

Mayor Parker says tax reform and affordable housing are priorities in 2025

Mayor Cherelle Parker shared a glimpse about priorities for her second year in office at a Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia event.

1 year ago

Fashion District mall
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

This retail futurist says keep Market East a shopping destination

It’s not a popular view, but the Fashion District fills a need, he argues.

1 year ago

outside The Arts Bank building
Urban Planning

Arts Bank sold at auction as more bidders line up to buy the rest of UArts’ campus

The old University of the Arts campus is being auctioned off to the highest bidder. Only two buildings don’t have potential buyers yet.

1 year ago

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people holding signs for workers rights
PlanPhilly
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.

1 year ago

Philadelphia's 2009 Market East Strategic Plan proposed a new residential/mixed-used tower at 10th and Market streets. (Philadelphia City Planning Commission)
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

How to fix Market East: Less parking, more homes, and government aid

With the city’s planning strategy unclear, experts offer a way forward.

1 year ago

the sign at a Whole Foods Market
Money

Amazon’s Whole Foods asks agency to set aside the results of a union win at a Philadelphia store

The company also accused The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union of intimidating employees who supported Whole Foods.

1 year ago

Donald Trump looking on
Politics & Policy

Trump is leveraging tariffs. Is he ready for potential fallout? Are consumers? Here’s what to know

President Donald Trump is declaring initial victories as Mexican and Canadian leaders agreed to more cooperation on border control.

1 year ago

Workers hanging up banners outside the stadium
Community

Super Bowl ticket prices have been falling, and are down by thousands from last year

On Gametime, a ticket resale platform, the cheapest seat on Monday evening was listed for $4,527 including all taxes and fees, down from $5,860 on Friday.

1 year ago

Market and 13th streets
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

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.

1 year ago

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