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Conceived as a cross between a Sunday newspaper and CBS' Sunday Morning with Charles Kuralt, Weekend Edition Sunday features interviews with newsmakers, artists, scientists, politicians, musicians, writers, theologians and historians.

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Donald Trump waving to the crowd.
NPR
Courts & Law

Donald Trump’s business fraud trial wraps up day 1 in New York

Trump and other defendants are accused of exaggerating the value of their real estate.

2 years ago

A teacher looks at a students' work on the desk in front of her.
Community

A program that’s helped launch nearly 800 Delaware entrepreneurs gets financial boost

West End Neighborhood House’s Launcher program is getting $300,000 to add classes and expand entrepreneurship, job creation, and economic growth.

2 years ago

The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

Making the Workplace More Welcoming

Diversity, equity and inclusion programs are facing a backlash. What is the best way combat bias and stereotypes and make the workplace more cohesive.

Air Date: September 29, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 50:46
Berroco, a Rhode Island-based, nationally distributed textile company, doesn't give any hint that one of its new fall design collections is named after Philadelphia neighborhoods
Lifestyle
Billy Penn

A national yarn company named its fall collection designs for Philly neighborhoods

The national textile company doesn’t have a connection to Philly — but turns out its lead designer does!

2 years ago

Ransacked liquor store
Community
6abc

Most Philadelphia liquor stores reopen, but some could be closed for weeks

Officials said it could take days, or weeks, to secure and repair the stores that are still closed.

2 years ago

Studio 2

Chef Lidia Bastianich, Pa. Forever Chemicals, Amazon Antitrust Allegations

Chef and PBS host Lidia Bastianich has compiled over a hundred family recipes into a new cookbook. Plus, states in our region join a sweeping FTC lawsuit against Amazon.

Air Date: September 28, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 50:17
Fine Wine & Good Spirits store
Community
Billy Penn

The state closed every single Philadelphia liquor store after more than a third of locations sustained damage

It’s the first time the LCB has shuttered all 48 Philly stores for anything other than weather, a spokesperson said.

2 years ago

Exterior of the museum, from the street
Community

CEO of the College of Physicians, Mütter Museum resigns after a tumultuous 2 years

Dr. Mira Irons' brief tenure was marked by turmoil; a mass exodus of staff, and major changes in terms of the museum’s online exhibits.

2 years ago

Listen 1:45
Trump speaking on stage
Courts & Law

A judge found Trump committed fraud in building his real-estate empire. Here’s what happens next

The Tuesday order rescinds business licenses as punishment, which could make it difficult or impossible for some of Trump’s companies to operate in New York.

2 years ago

Worker cleaning in a casino
Courts & Law

New Jersey Supreme Court to rule on pandemic-related insurance exclusions

The court's ruling could potentially provide guidance for policyholders nationwide regarding the scope of coverage for pandemic-related losses.

2 years ago

President Joe Biden joins striking United Auto Workers on the picket line
Politics & Policy

Biden urges striking auto workers to ‘stick with it’ in picket line visit unparalleled in history

Labor historians say they cannot recall an instance when a sitting president has joined an ongoing strike, even during the tenures of the more ardent pro-union presidents.

2 years ago

Striking writers take part in a rally in front of Paramount Pictures studio, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. A tentative deal was reached, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, to end Hollywood’s writers strike after nearly five months.
Politics & Policy

Striking Hollywood actors vote to authorize new walkout against video game makers

The announcement came ahead of more talks planned for Tuesday.

2 years ago

The Amazon logo is photographed at the Vivatech show in Paris, on June 15, 2023
Courts & Law

Amazon sued by FTC and 17 states over allegations it inflates online prices and overcharges sellers

The complaint is the result of a years-long investigation into Amazon’s businesses and one of the most significant legal challenges brought against the company.

2 years ago

Rite Aid store
Community
6abc

Rite Aid pharmacy chain plans to close hundreds of stores as part of bankruptcy plan

Rite Aid, which is now based in Philadelphia, has nearly 2,100 stores nationwide.

2 years ago

UAW workers picket outside of the Stellantis Mopar parts facility in Naperville, Ill., on Sept. 22, 2023. The UAW strike against Big Three automakers may not have much of an impact on car shoppers, though that could change. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
NPR
Money

How the UAW strikes could impact car shoppers

Historic as the UAW strikes may be, analysts say the actions are unlikely to impact car prices too much — for now.

2 years ago

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