Skip to content
The latest news and information from the world's most respected news source. BBC World Service delivers up-to-the-minute news, expert analysis, commentary, features and interviews.

BBC World Service

Listen Live

Listen Live

NPR's Morning Edition takes listeners around the country and the world with two hours of multi-faceted stories and commentaries that inform, challenge and occasionally amuse. Morning Edition is the most listened-to news radio program in the country.
Next

Morning Edition

NPR's Morning Edition takes listeners around the country and the world with two hours of multi-faceted stories and commentaries that inform, challenge and occasionally amuse. Morning Edition is the most listened-to news radio program in the country.

WHYY
rewind
play
fast-forward
 
 
 
Radio Schedule
WHYY
  • DONATE
Primary Menu
  • News
  • Radio & Podcasts
    • Radio Schedule
    • Ways to Stream
    • WHYY Listen App
  • TV
    • WHYY TV Schedule
    • WHYY Watch App
    • Live TV
    • Watch on Demand
    • Stream PBS Kids
  • Arts
  • Events
  • Education
    • WHYY Media Labs
    • WHYY Early Education Programs
    • For Students
    • Pathways to Media Careers
    • Youth Media Awards
  • Support
    • Membership
    • WHYY Passport
    • WHYY Member Portal
    • Sponsorship
    • Vehicle Donation Program
    • Volunteer
  • NEWSLETTERS
  • DONATE

Archives: Articles

a moon jellyfish on the sand at Savannah Beach
Science

Many Delaware beachgoers feel the sting of a blooming jellyfish population

Beach patrollers say they’re seeing the most jellyfish activity in recent memory. Lewes Beach had over four times as many stings in July compared to the same month last year.

6 hours ago

Delaware Congresswoman Sarah McBride hears from mass shooting survivor
Politics & Policy

Delaware gun violence roundtable highlights progress, but age, race disparities in gun possession and deaths remain

Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords met with local advocates working to access more funding to continue combating gun violence in Delaware.

11 hours ago

Listen 0:50
Two men speaking in front of a store
Community

Delaware retail marijuana sales tallied $625,000 over 3-day kickoff weekend

The state’s marijuana commissioner said the sales figures, which included a 15% tax, exceeded expectations. State revenue was $93,750.

12 hours ago

Listen 0:56
A Philadelphia Police Department cruiser is seen traveling down a Philly street.
Courts & Law

Man arrested for multiple sexual assaults near Center City, police say

Dynel Walker, 37, is accused of sexually assaulting at least six women over the last few weeks.

12 hours ago

kids in a classroom
Education

Montgomery County is holding a back-to-school drive for families in need

Residents, businesses and organizations can donate new school supplies through August 22.

14 hours ago

a sign reads SEPTA KEEPS PA ON TRACK
Urban Planning

SEPTA sets Aug. 14 deadline to ‘begin dismantling’ the transit system without new state funding

The mass transit agency said it needs 10 days to implement the cuts to 3,000 bus stops in the region due to a budget shortfall.

17 hours ago

Listen 1:16
Demolition of Former Naval Air Warfare Center at the Trenton Mercer Airport
Urban Planning

Residents fighting against Trenton-Mercer Airport expansion hit another roadblock

Environmental regulators denied a hearing request for a permit that would pave the way for construction at the airport.

21 hours ago

Listen 1:21
Jasmine Henderson, a home health aide, washes dishes as Altonya Sheppard looks on
Health

Pennsylvania home health care agencies call for $370M in the state budget to avoid a looming care crisis

Home health care agencies say Pennsylvania’s rapidly aging population and low reimbursement payment rates set by the state are unsustainable.

21 hours ago

Listen 1:15
four Trackchairs
Community

‘It just felt like freedom’: Delaware expands access to nature with off-road Trackchairs in state parks

The state is expanding its public, off-road wheelchair program to five state parks, giving visitors with mobility challenges new access to trails.

22 hours ago

Listen 1:21
People sitting and standing in Christy Rec Center
Community

Community leaders hold meeting at West Philly’s Christy Rec Center following shooting that hurt 6, including 5 children

The 17-year-old suspect turned himself in last Friday and is expected to be tried as an adult.

22 hours ago

Palestinians collecting humanitarian aid packages
Politics & Policy

Netanyahu hints at expanded war in Gaza but former Israeli military and spy chiefs object

Gaza's Health Ministry said the Palestinian death toll has surpassed 61,000. Health officials reported new deaths of hungry Palestinians seeking food at distribution points.

1 day ago

Flowers and messages are left by fans to commemorate the death of Ozzy Osbourne
Arts & Entertainment

Ozzy Osbourne died of a heart attack, report says, citing death certificate

The lead singer of heavy metal's pioneering band Black Sabbath and somewhat unexpected reality TV star died on July 22.

1 day ago

a pothole in the street
Urban Planning

New Jersey has a new law requiring more information about potholes from the state Department of Transportation

A state lawmaker says the law will provide greater transparency and help legislators budget for needed infrastructure work.

1 day ago

Listen 0:59
Jersey Fresh Jam's Breaking competition
Arts & Entertainment

Trenton’s Jersey Fresh Jam festival marks 20 years of celebrating hip-hop

The annual festival will feature graffiti, breakdancing, MCing and DJing.

2 days ago

File photo: Audrey Strauss, acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, points to a photo of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell during a news conference, July 2, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
Courts & Law

House committee issues subpoenas for Epstein files and depositions with the Clintons

Even with lawmakers away from Washington on a monthlong break, interest in the Epstein files is still running high.

2 days ago

Page 1 of 8,76712345...»Last »
Arts & Entertainment Community Courts & Law Education Health Lifestyle Money Politics & Policy Science Urban Planning Weather
  • WHYY thanks our sponsors — become a WHYY sponsor
  • WHYY thanks our sponsors — become a WHYY sponsor

Latest News

  • Many Delaware beachgoers feel the sting of a blooming jellyfish population

    6 hours ago

  • Hundreds rally at City Hall as SEPTA service cuts draw nearer

    11 hours ago

  • Delaware gun violence roundtable highlights progress, but age, race disparities in gun possession and deaths remain

    11 hours ago

    Listen 0:50
  • WHYY thanks our sponsors — become a WHYY sponsor

Want a digest of WHYY’s programs, events & stories? Sign up for our weekly newsletter.

Together we can reach 100% of WHYY’s fiscal year goal

Donate
Learn about WHYY Member benefits
Ways to Donate
WHYY

WHYY provides trustworthy, fact-based, local news and information and world-class entertainment to everyone in our community.

WHYY offers a voice to those not heard, a platform to share everyone’s stories, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY. It’s how we live.

Contact Us

Philadelphia

215.351.1200
talkback@whyy.org

Delaware

302.516.7506
talkback@whyy.org

Our Programs

  • Albie’s Elevator
  • Art Outside
  • Billy Penn at WHYY
  • Check, Please! Philly
  • The Connection
  • Delishtory
  • Flicks
  • Fresh Air
  • Good Souls
  • The Infinite Art Hunt
  • Movers & Makers
  • On Stage at Curtis
  • Peak Travel
  • Philadelphia Revealed
  • PlanPhilly
  • The Pulse
  • Schooled
  • The Statue
  • Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist
  • Studio 2
  • Things To Do
  • Voices in the Family
  • WHYY News Climate Desk
  • You Oughta Know
  • Young Creators Studio
  • Young, Unhoused and Unseen
  • Your Democracy

Inside WHYY

  • About
    • Social Responsibility at WHYY
    • Board and Executives
    • Community Advisory Board
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Employment
    • Internships
    • Press Room
    • Meet Our Newsroom
    • WHYY News Style Guide
    • WHYY Productions
    • WHYY Spaces
    • Submissions
    • History
    • Directions
    • Coverage Area
    • Financial Statements
    • WHYY Community Report
    • Supporters
    • Privacy
  • Apps
  • Meet Our Newsroom
  • Employment
  • Lifelong Learning Award
  • N.I.C.E. Initiative
  • Contact Us
  • Sponsorship
  • Directions
  • FCC Public Files
  • FCC Applications

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
Sign up for a Newsletter

© MMXXV WHYY

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use for WHYY.org