Skip to content
Living on Earth is an environmental news and information program. Each week host Steve Curwood guides the listener through a mix of news, features, interviews and commentary on a broad range of ecological issues.

Living on Earth

Listen Live

Listen Live

Weekend Edition Saturday, hosted by NPR's Peabody Award-winning Scott Simon, wraps up the week's news and offers a mix of analysis and features on a wide range of topics, including arts, sports, entertainment, and human interest stories.
Next

Weekend Edition Saturday

Weekend Edition Saturday, hosted by NPR's Peabody Award-winning Scott Simon, wraps up the week's news and offers a mix of analysis and features on a wide range of topics, including arts, sports, entertainment, and human interest stories.

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 Youth Media
    • 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

The exterior of Philadelphia Police Department headquarters
Courts & Law
6abc

13 Philadelphia officers placed on administrative duty amid gun arrest audit

The audit revealed several discrepancies that required further investigation, a PPD spokesperson said.

5 years ago

Aerial view of I-95, including the river beneath it and trees on the sides of the highway.
Urban Planning

Big shift coming for I-95 construction work in Wilmington

Reconstruction of northbound I-95 through Wilmington is nearly complete. Workers will shift their focus to southbound lanes this weekend.

5 years ago

Student activists at a rally in support of a bill that would address policing in schools at the New Jersey Statehouse in Trenton. (Tennyson Donyéa/WHYY)
Education

N.J. students, activists demand action on legislation to confront ‘overpolicing’ in schools

Students and community organizers say there needs to be more transparency about the number of mental health professionals and police officers in schools.

5 years ago

File photo of Frank Nucera, former police chief of Bordentown Township. (6abc)
Courts & Law

‘Taking stock’ on whether Frank Nucera will face another trial

After two mistrials, legal analysts say the federal government must decide whether it will pursue a new trial against the former police chief of Bordentown Township.

5 years ago

Josh Shapiro speaks to a crowd during his campaign launch
Politics & Policy
StateImpact Pennsylvania

AG’s office approves RGGI rule, after Shapiro criticized the plan

The Attorney General’s office has signed off on a rule that would let the state join a regional program to cut emissions from power plants.

5 years ago

File photo: The New Jersey State House is seen in Trenton, N.J.
Health

Police at New Jersey capitol boost COVID rule enforcement

Troopers stood guard at entrances around the statehouse complex, including little-used doorways where no state police presence is typically present.

5 years ago

A woman is vaccinated against COVID-19 at the Hillbrow Clinic in Johannesburg, South Africa, Monday Dec. 6, 2021. South African doctors say the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases attributed to the new omicron variant is resulting in mostly mild symptoms. (AP Photo/ Shiraaz Mohamed)
Health

Omicron v. delta: Battle of coronavirus mutants is critical

Can the latest competitor to the world-dominating delta overthrow it?

5 years ago

A sign warns visitors,
Courts & Law

Mariner East builder Sunoco agrees to $4M settlement over Marsh Creek Lake spill

As part of the agreement with Pa. environmental regulators, Sunoco will be allowed to restart construction near Marsh Creek Lake State Park in Chester County.

5 years ago

DA Larry Krasner speaks at a press conference
Courts & Law

Krasner: Philly doesn’t have a ‘crisis of lawlessness.’ It has a crisis of gun violence

Certain types of violent crime are down in Philadelphia, District Attorney Larry Krasner points out, despite an increase in gun violence.

5 years ago

Parents of Temple students attend an anti-violence rally
Community

After Temple student’s shooting death, more policing, community partnerships on the table

One local lawmaker said he and parents agree that “the only way to keep Temple students safe is to make sure that everyone is safe.”

5 years ago

fatal house fire in Buckingham Township, Bucks County. (6abc)
Courts & Law
6abc

Man arrested in connection with deadly Bucks County house fire: Court documents

According to court documents, Julius Delick, 81, was killed in the blaze. He was found in a second-floor bedroom.

5 years ago

In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo a Pittsburgh Police officer walks past the Tree of Life Synagogue and a memorial of flowers and stars in Pittsburgh in remembrance of those killed and injured when a shooter opened fire during services Saturday at the synagogue. (Gene J. Puskar/AP Photo, File)
Politics & Policy

$6.6M awarded to Tree of Life synagogue, site of massacre

The state of Pennsylvania has awarded $6.6 million for redevelopment of Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue, where a gunman killed 11 people in 2018.

5 years ago

The National Museum of American Jewish History
Community

Philadelphia’s Jewish museum changes its name to honor donor Stuart Weitzman

The National Museum of American Jewish History has added the name Weitzman to its name in honor of a transformative gift from the shoe designer.

5 years ago

The westbound lanes of the Atlantic City Expressway
Courts & Law

Atlantic City, Pleasantville police to pilot a new approach to traffic stops this summer

The South Jersey police departments will participate in a Stockton University project to field test a concept known as “procedural justice” in the U.S. for the first time.

5 years ago

Locks cover the fence on the Love Bridge
Health

Pandemic stress weighs heavily on Gen Z: AP-NORC, MTV poll

A new poll finds that the stresses of the coronavirus pandemic have been especially hard for younger Americans, particularly when it comes to their education and social lives.

5 years ago

Page 1,186 of 8,940« First«...1,1841,1851,1861,1871,188...»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

  • Sussex County pulls land use applications from review after Delaware adopts affordable housing law

    1 hour ago

  • Commission approves at least $300 million in funding to expand bike and walking trails in Philly area

    2 hours ago

  • After SEPTA’s summer success, riders fear momentum could stall

    13 hours ago

  • 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
  • Ask Governor Meyer
  • Billy Penn at WHYY
  • Check, Please! Philly
  • The Connection
  • The Declaration’s Journey
  • Delishtory
  • Flicks
  • Fresh Air
  • Good Neighbor Club
  • Good Souls
  • Hittin’ Season
  • Jukebox Journey
  • On Stage at Curtis
  • Peak Travel
  • PlanPhilly
  • The Pulse
  • The Source
  • Sports In America
  • Studio 2
  • Things To Do
  • WHYY News Climate Desk
  • You Oughta Know

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
  • Mobile Apps
  • Meet Our Newsroom
  • Employment
  • Lifelong Learning Award
  • Bridging Blocks
  • Contact Us
  • Sponsorship
  • Directions
  • FCC Public Files
  • FCC Applications

Follow Us

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

© 2026 WHYY

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use for WHYY.org