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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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Conrad Benner takes a selfie in front of Alloyius Mcilwaine's
Studio 2

Conrad Benner Talks Public Art, Americans’ Economic Worries, Endangered Food

Black Friday is still a few days away, but holiday shopping is already in full swing. But how do Americans' shopping behavior change in economic uncertainty? Or does it not?

Air Date: November 21, 2023 12:00 pm

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Josh Shaprio talking with several people
Community

Could Philly’s mayor-elect run the city like Gov. Shapiro leads the state?

Philly’s business owners say they want a city government that’s willing to make it easier for economic development by streamlining licensing and permitting processes.

2 years ago

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El horizonte de Filadelfia
Politics & Policy

El próximo alcalde de Filadelfia supervisará los preparativos para el crucial año 2026

Los principales eventos que se celebrarán en Filadelfia en 2026 podrían ser transformadores. Todo sucede bajo la presidencia del próximo alcalde.

2 years ago

Ben Nachum posa para una foto delante de su farmacia.
Community

Esta calle del norte de Filadelfia tiene más de 50 pequeñas empresas, pero ningún banco a la vista

Para algunos pequeños empresarios de Filadelfia, los problemas de seguridad pública han cambiado el corredor comercial de la peor forma.

2 years ago

Ben Nachum 在他的药房前摆姿势拍照
Community

这条北费城街道有50多家小型企业,但看不到任何银行

对于费城的一些小企业主来说,公共安全问题已经以最糟糕的方式改变了商业走廊。

2 years ago

نص بديل: بن ناخوم يلتقط صورة أمام صيدليته.
Politics & Policy

هذا الشارع في شمال فيلادلفيا يضم أكثر من 50 منشأة تجارية صغيرة، ولكن لا يوجد أي بنوك في الأفق.

بالنسبة لبعض أصحاب الأعمال الصغيرة في فيلادلفيا، أثرت مشكلات السلامة العامة على الممر التجاري بأسوأ طريقة ممكنة.

2 years ago

WHYY News Business Breakfast
Politics & Policy

Philly business leaders say the next mayor needs to tackle public safety, jobs, and social equity

Philadelphia will soon have a new mayor. Here’s what local business leaders say they want the next leader to prioritize.

2 years ago

Listen 1:36
Philadelphia's skyline
Politics & Policy

Philly’s next mayor will oversee preparations for the pivotal year 2026

The major events landing in Philly in 2026 could be transformative. It all happens on the next mayor’s watch.

2 years ago

Listen 3:07
Ben Nachum posing for a photo in front of his pharmacy.
Community

This North Philly street has more than 50 small businesses, but zero banks in sight

For some small business owners in Philadelphia, public safety issues have changed the commercial corridor in the worst way.

2 years ago

Listen 2:10
Wilmington, Delaware (Tim Kiser/Wikimedia Commons)
Urban Planning

Effort to revitalize southeastern Wilmington highlighted in ‘Opportunity LIVES Here’ project

Plans to transform Wilmington's southeastern side offer hope of economic improvements for the community.

2 years ago

Listen 1:21
Schuylkill Yards development project
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

What to know about Schuylkill Yards, the $3.5 billion West Philly development from Drexel and Brandywine

The project just marked a milestone with its second tower. Developers say it won’t harm the local community.

2 years ago

Rev. Robert Collier Sr. speaking at a podium
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘Groundbreaking project’: Black Clergy of Philadelphia backs Sixers’ arena proposal

The endorsement is part of a broader effort to execute a community benefits agreement the team wants to finalize before construction starts.

2 years ago

Listen 1:11
LaKeysha Jean poses for a photo at a window
Money

‘Focused on growth’: Philly workshop offers Black entrepreneurs tips on expanding their businesses

The one-day intensive hosted by Mom Your Business included panels, networking, and technical support.

2 years ago

Malcom Jenkins
Studio 2

Rep. Madeleine Dean on Ousted House Speaker, NFL Champion Malcolm Jenkins

Pa. Congresswoman Madeleine Dean on the House speaker's removal and Super Bowl champ and former Eagles Malcolm Jenkins on his memoir.

Air Date: October 4, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 50:16
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

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