http://www.whyy.org/news/index.html?rss News coverage and commentary from WHYY-FM with reporters stationed in Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Trenton, Wilmington and where ever news develops in our coverage area. en-us Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:12:08 EST Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:12:08 EST Copyright 2009 WHYY webmaster@whyy.org WHYY Public Radio No http://www.whyy.org/news/gallup.html?rss Have you made your New Years resolution yet? Dave and Frank discuss who makes those popular begining of the year challenges, what kind, and why. Plus, Bush's un-popularity as he ends his term, the most important issues as we end 2008, and GOP vs. the Democratic party alignment across the country as we head into the Obama administration. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 12:21:08 EST 1:30 Have you made your New Years resolution yet? Dave and Frank discuss who makes those popular begining of the year challenges, what kind, and why. Plus, Bush's un-popularity as he ends his term, the most important issues as we end 2008, and GOP vs. the Democratic party alignment across the country as we head into the Obama administration. http://www.whyy.org/91FM/thisibelieve_philly.html?rss Today, we speak with independent producer Jay Alison who recaptured the spirit of the original series, but with stories that speak of our times. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 09:45:20 EST 1:30 Today, we speak with independent producer Jay Alison who recaptured the spirit of the original series, but with stories that speak of our times. http://www.whyy.org/news/reports.html?rss Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter says he will appeal a judge's order keeping 11 public library branches open to the public. Nutter says he's required to balance the city's budget and ordered the closings to save about $8 million a year. But, WHYY's Tom MacDonald talked to library patrons who are thrilled with court decision. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:44:56 EST 1:13 Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter says he will appeal a judge's order keeping 11 public library branches open to the public. Nutter says he's required to balance the city's budget and ordered the closings to save about $8 million a year. But, WHYY's Tom MacDonald talked to library patrons who are thrilled with court decision. http://www.whyy.org/news/economy.html?rss Philadelphia officials say city controller Alan Butkovitz's plan to save the city almost half a billion dollars is more of a publicity stunt than a blueprint for success. WHYY's Bill Hangley has more. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:44:56 EST 1:13 Philadelphia officials say city controller Alan Butkovitz's plan to save the city almost half a billion dollars is more of a publicity stunt than a blueprint for success. WHYY's Bill Hangley has more.