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

Fresh Air opens the window on contemporary arts and issues with guests from worlds as diverse as literature and economics. Fresh Air Weekend collects the best segments from the week's programs and crafts them together for great weekend listening.
Next

Fresh Air Weekend

Fresh Air opens the window on contemporary arts and issues with guests from worlds as diverse as literature and economics. Fresh Air Weekend collects the best segments from the week's programs and crafts them together for great weekend listening.

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

President Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

‘Deadly stuff’: Trump’s own words bring focus back to coronavirus

President Trump is acknowledging he played down the projected impact of the deadly coronavirus early this year and says he meant to avoid creating a panic.

6 years ago

Tropical downpours bring a localized flooding threat Thursday
Weather
NBC10

First Alert: Tropical downpours and flooding to hit area Thursday

While the flooding isn’t expected until Thursday afternoon, the rain starts earlier during the day.

6 years ago

Upper Tohickon Creek in Bucks County
Community

‘We’re all very concerned’: Upper Bucks quarry proposal meets resistance

A construction materials firm wants a conditional zoning use for 196 acres of forest and wetlands in rural Springfield Twp. Residents say they’ll fight it.

6 years ago

In East Camden, Nelson Berrios signs the petition for nonpartisan elections for Mary Cortes, right on Aug. 22.  (April Saul for WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Petition drive for nonpartisan Camden elections falls short; activists mull their options

Camden’s clerk told activists they were only 151 signatures short of getting their question on the ballot. Then, Camden City Council delivered the final blow.

6 years ago

Aliya Cantanch-Bradley is the principal of the Mary McLeod Bethune School in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Half of Pa. schools still don’t have a single teacher of color. These Black educators explain why

Although there are slightly more teachers of color in the profession since 2013, the rate of increase hasn’t kept up with changing student demographics.

6 years ago

Listen 5:12
Former Pa. State Police Sgt. Bob Bemis speaks at a rally supporting increased penalties for those who fail to comply with the state's Steer Clear law. At right, state Sen. Doug Mastriano (R, Adams County) (Sam Dunklau/WITF)
Politics & Policy

Pa. senators consider harsher penalties for drivers who don’t move over for emergency vehicles

Existing state law requires those driving in Pennsylvania to slow down and move over any time they encounter an emergency vehicle with its lights or sirens on.

6 years ago

President Donald Trump
Courts & Law

Trump releases list of 20 new possible Supreme Court picks

The list includes a trio of conservative Republican senators: Ted Cruz of Texas, Tom Cotton of Arkansas and Josh Hawley of Missouri — all potential 2024 Republican candidates.

6 years ago

The Pennsylvania state Capitol
Politics & Policy
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Bill to keep Pa. out of regional cap-and-trade program passes, but faces governor’s veto

RGGI is a cap-and-trade program among 10 northeastern states to reduce emissions from the power sector.

6 years ago

Courts & Law

N.J. investigators issue 100 violations for housing discrimination

Attorney General Gurbir Grewal says they found many ads saying people with Section 8 or state rental assistance shouldn’t bother applying.

6 years ago

(Courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard)
Down the Shore
Community

Coast Guard, police efforts lead to rescue of ‘overdue’ sailors off LBI

The U.S. Coast Guard collaborated with local police in a search and rescue mission for two overdue sailing vessels Tuesday evening off Long Beach Island, authorities said. 

6 years ago

wind farm offshore
Down the Shore
Science

N.J. awards $6 million for offshore wind, clean energy projects

New Jersey is spending almost $6 million to train workers for jobs in the wind energy industry and to support young companies that deal in clean energy.

6 years ago

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy
Politics & Policy

Report: Postal Service changes delay prescription drugs

The report contradicts public claims by Louis DeJoy that the recent moves he imposed “should not have impacted anybody.

6 years ago

In this June 28, 2019, file photo the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) seal is seen during a news conference in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Politics & Policy

Official claims pressure to alter Homeland Security intel

Brian Murphy says in a whistle-blower complaint that he was demoted for refusing to alter his intelligence reports in an “illegal and improper" manner.

6 years ago

Police officers patrol Market Street in Wilmington, Del., on Thursday, March 26. (Saquan Stimpson for WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Delaware task force starts work to improve police accountability

A group that aims for more police transparency and accountability talked about how the state’s Freedom of Information Act could stymie its efforts.

6 years ago

Flames lick above vehicles on Highway 162 as the Bear Fire burns in Oroville, Calif.
Community

Explosive wildfires across California stoked by fierce winds

Wildfires raged unchecked across parts of the western U.S. on Wednesday amid gusty and dry conditions, but forecasters said some weather relief was in sight.

6 years ago

Page 1,633 of 8,960« First«...1,6311,6321,6331,6341,635...»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

  • Pennsylvania utility commission to review how utility profits, data centers affect affordability issues

    9 hours ago

  • Bucks County Garden of Reflection ceremony remembers 9/11 victims on 25th anniversary

    10 hours ago

  • U.S. Rep. Norcross promotes lithium-ion battery incentive bill at EMR as solution to fires

    10 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