Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'philadelphia'

A Strange Shortage Illustrates The Global Economy

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:32:00 EST

A dearth of shipping containers connects a homeowner in Philadelphia, a grocery shopper in Japan and a farmer in North Dakota, and underscores the interdependence of producers, consumers and economies around the world.

Live Friday: The Decemberists In Concert

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:36:00 EST

Two years after releasing one of the best albums of 2006 (The Crane Wife), the band returns with three volumes of new songs. Like much of The Decemberists' earlier work, Always the Bridesmaid: A Singles Series is full of magically inventive, character-driven story-songs rooted in British folk and pop. The Decemberists will showcase the new music, along with old favorites, in a full concert, webcast live on NPR.org Friday, Nov. 7. The performance, from WXPN in Philadelphia, will begin online at approximately 9 p.m. ET.

Philly Hotels To Tampa Bay Rays: No Vacany

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

The Tampa Bay Rays are waking up Wednesday in a historic hotel whose guests have included Olympic runner Jesse Owens and eight American presidents. It is 50 miles from Philadelphia, where Game 5 of the World Series will be played. The Hotel du Pont in Wilmington, Del., was the only hotel with 85 empty rooms when Game 5 was suspended for rain. The Associated Press reports the team called 21 hotels before getting the last-minute booking.

World Series Mysteries And Questions

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:30:00 EDT

The winning performances of Phillies pitchers Jamie Moyer and Joe Blanton were marked by some off-the-field oddness. And while the Philadelphia fans have plenty to celebrate, they shouldn't be too proud of their creativity in devising taunts to chant at the opposition.

World Series Game Postponed

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Major League Baseball has announced that the weather looks too ugly in Philadelphia to play baseball, so the suspended game 5 will have to be played Wednesday.

World Series Tied Up

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 09:45:00 EDT

The Rays and Phillies each claimed a a game in Tampa Bay this week. Saturday night they play in Philadelphia where there's a good chance of rain through most of the day — though it should stop in time for the game.

Philly Hearts Harden Waiting For The Next Champ

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 01:16:00 EDT

There's a lot at stake for Philadelphia in this World Series. The city hasn't won a major sports championship since 1983. And the city has the hardened fans to prove it, says Frank Deford. Just look how they treated Sarah Palin.

Like A Fox: 'A Feeling That Launched A Thousand Wars'

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:50:00 EDT

Like a Fox is a psychedelic rock band based in Philadelphia and founded in 2004 by former Lenola singer Jay Laughlin. Its upcoming album Where's My Golden Arm? features 40 minutes of carefree, synth- and electric-guitar-driven music that's suitable for dancing along.

Red Sox Bedeviled By Tampa Bay Rays

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

For the first time, the Tampa Bay Rays are headed to the World Series. They'll take on Philadelphia after beating the Boston Red Sox 3-1 in game 7 of the American League Championship Series.

Roberts Issues Noir-Style Dissent

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:05:00 EDT

The Supreme Court decisions on whether on not to hear cases are usually straightforward. But on Tuesday, Chief Justice John Roberts offered a literary dissent to the court's decision not to take on a case about a drug bust in Philadelphia.

Mutlu Is 'Livin' It'

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:32:00 EDT

In recent months, Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter Mutlu has begun to attract a national audience for his marketable blend of soul, reggae, hip-hop and Brazilian jazz. Hear a session recorded by WXPN.

Obama Courts Swing State Pennsylvania

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:35:00 EDT

Barack Obama tried to shore up support in Pennsylvania Saturday, a potential swing state in this year's election. The last two Democratic presidential candidates were able to secure the state — and political leaders in Philadelphia are trying to make that happen again.

Dodgers, Phillies Meet In Philadelphia

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:02:00 EDT

The Major League Baseball playoffs resume Thursday with Game 1 of the National League Championship Series in Philadelphia. The American League series starts Friday in Florida. Two of the regular season's best teams, the Los Angeles Angels and the Chicago Cubs, are no longer in contention.

Voter Intimidation Efforts In Philadelphia

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:14:00 EDT

Last week, fliers went up in predominantly African-American neighborhoods of Philadelphia warning that people with outstanding warrants or unpaid parking tickets could be arrested if they show up at the polls. Zach Stalberg of the Committee of Seventy discusses this effort to discourage voters.

Supreme Court Rejects New Trial For Abu-Jamal

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:41:00 EDT

Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court said it would not grant Mumia Abu-Jamal a new trial. He is on death row for killing a Philadelphia police officer. Farai Chideya speaks with Jeff Mackler, director of the Mobilization to Free Mumia Abu-Jamal campaign.

Bomb Squad Explodes Hot Dog Package

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EDT

This report should remind you not to leave your suspcious packages lying around. The bomb squad raced to Philadelphia's baseball park. They responded to a report of three mysterious packages. Only after they exploded the packages did they realize the heavily wrapped items were hot dogs. They had been used as props in a commercial for the Phildelphia Phillies. The suspicious items had last been handled by the team mascot, the Phillie Phanatic.

Philadelphia's Legendary Pipe Organ Is Restored

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:35:00 EDT

The largest playable pipe organ in the world is in a department store in Philadelphia. In its heyday, the Wanamaker Organ could imitate the sounds of strings, horns, woodwinds and all kinds of bells and whistles.

Looking At The 'Sunny' Side Of Life

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:40:00 EDT

To call the show It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia an unlikely success is something of an understatement. It dares to joke about abortion, the Israeli-Palestinian debate and even cancer. Plus, it's set in Philadelphia — not New York or Los Angeles.

Jake Shimabukuro At The Philadelphia Folk Festival

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:15:00 EDT

With virtuoso technique and overwhelming energy, the young Hawaiian coaxes many unconventional styles, from jazz to rock and flamenco, out of the ukulele. He talks to World Cafe's David Dye in between live performances.

The Felice Brothers At The Philadelphia Folk Festival

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:28:00 EDT

Having honed their sound in the Americana musical mecca outside Woodstock, N.Y., the roots-rock revivalists in The Felice Brothers bring their raucous act to WXPN in Philadelphia. Hear an interview and songs recorded live in concert.

Espers At The Philadelphia Folk Festival

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:41:00 EDT

Formed in 2002, Espers has emerged as a key player in a worldwide psych-folk revival, as heard during this appearance at the Philadelphia Folklife Festival. In 2006, Espers recorded II, with melodies inspired by the freaky folk-rock of the '60s.

Chemistry News Roundup

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:00:00 EDT

We bring you a roundup of research being presented at this week's American Chemical Society meeting in Philadelphia.

Parents, Social Services Implicated in Child Neglect

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Gruesome photographs of the scarred and starved body of Danieal Kelly, a Philadelphia girl who suffered from cerebral palsy, sparked citywide outrage when she died in 2006. Now, her parents face criminal charges related to her death, and so do social service workers who allegedly ignored warning signs. Philadelphia reporter Elizabeth Fiedler says the city is taking a second look at its attentiveness to children at-risk.

Philadelphia Affluent Want A Homeless-Free Park

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Residents of an affluent neighborhood in Philadelphia are demanding that police oust a growing population of homeless people from the local park. But advocates for the homeless say that police intervention is unnecessary. Laura Weinbaum, an advocate for the homeless, and Christine Flowers, a supporter of police intervention, debate the issue.

The Asteroid No. 4: 'Let It Go'

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:39:00 EDT

Philadelphia's The Asteroid No. 4 takes dreamy shoegazer pop and mixes in elements of '60s psychedelia to create a folk-rock sound that falls somewhere between The Byrds and The Stone Roses. The group's fifth studio album, These Flowers of Ours, is dripping with reverb, echo, and tremolo effects. The album plays like a pastoral work of stargazing time-travel.