Skip to content
In-depth analysis and commentary on today's biggest news stories as only the BBC can deliver. BBC

BBC Newshour

Listen Live

Listen Live

With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.
Next

1A

With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.

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 Early Education Programs
    • For Students
    • Pathways to Media Careers
    • WHYY Media Labs
    • Youth Media Awards
  • Support
    • Membership
    • WHYY Passport
    • WHYY Member Portal
    • Sponsorship
    • Vehicle Donation Program
    • Volunteer
  • NEWSLETTERS
  • DONATE

Archives: Articles

School buses are seen in a file photo.
Education

Murphy says New Jersey will expand AP Black history classes

Advanced Placement African American Studies courses will be expanded to 26 schools in New Jersey next year.

2 years ago

Temple University graduate students rally for better wages.
Education

Striking Temple grad students rally with state lawmakers as talks resume

The students are seeking better wages, claiming they can’t afford to eat on their current pay.

2 years ago

A group of people sit in chairs, and other people sit in a table at the front of the room.
Education

‘These are human rights issues’: Pa. school board directors condemn Central Bucks for apparent anti-LGBTQ actions

The open letter states that Central Bucks School Board is targeting its LGBTQ students.

2 years ago

Listen 1:28
Philadelphia 76ers' Montrezl Harrell (5) dunks against Indiana Pacers' Buddy Hield (24) during overtime in an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Shapiro sat courtside at a Sixers game with a donor. His campaign called it a ‘political meeting.’

Shapiro’s attendance raised an unexpected question: When is a gift to a public official not a gift?

2 years ago

A closeup of of a school bus
Education

Michigan State University gunman found with note threatening Ewing, New Jersey schools

"All Ewing public schools are closed today while we investigate an unconfirmed school threat," police said.

2 years ago

Nikki Haley speaks during a news briefing at the White House
Politics & Policy

Nikki Haley announces presidential campaign, challenging Trump

Haley, 51, is the first in a long line of Republicans who are expected to launch 2024 campaigns in the coming months.

2 years ago

The exterior of Hedgerow House in Rose Valley
Arts & Entertainment

Hedgerow Theatre, the ‘mother of Philadelphia theater,’ turns 100

Hedgerow Theatre in Rose Valley, Pa., was once America’s leading repertory theater company.

2 years ago

Listen 1:32
Workers pour ultra-high-performance concrete along the New Jersey-bound span of the Delaware Memorial Bridge during last year's phase one of the project
Community

Traffic delays return as phase II of the Delaware Memorial Bridge project gets underway

After taking a break over the holidays, construction work is back underway to overhaul the driving surface on the bridge connecting New Jersey and Delaware.

2 years ago

Haajar Abdullah-Aziz outside Robert Morris Elementary School in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Education

Sporadic and subjective: How Pennsylvania’s religious ‘garb ban’ has impacted teachers

The 100-plus-year-old ban is rooted in anti-Catholic sentiment and was used to prevent a hijab-wearing teacher from working in Philadelphia in the 1990s.

2 years ago

Listen 2:23
Sen. Brian Stack (D-Hudson) speaks on a bill that would increase penalties for fentanyl-related crimes in New Jersey. (Tennyson Donyéa/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

N.J. lawmakers want to pass harsher penalties for fentanyl despite pleas from social justice and harm reduction advocates

Advocates argue that new legislation upping penalties for fentanyl will unfairly punish people from communities impacted by the war on drugs.

2 years ago

Listen 0:59
Big Charlie's Saloon was open Monday following the decision to close for the Super Bowl due to an overwhelming demand of people trying to get access for Sunday's big game. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Community

As promised, Big Charlie’s Saloon opens back up following Super Bowl LVII

The Kansas City Chiefs bar in South Philly closed for Super Bowl LVII, but was back open for all Monday, regardless of team affiliation.

2 years ago

Depressed teen sitting in the dark
Health

Pandemic youth mental health toll unprecedented, data show

The pandemic took a harsh toll on U.S. teen girls’ mental health, with almost 60% reporting feelings of persistent sadness or hopelessness.

2 years ago

Philadelphia City Councilmember David Oh announces his candidacy for mayor at the National Constitution Center. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

David Oh announces run for Philly mayor as first Republican candidate to enter the race

David Oh, elected to Philadelphia City Council in 2012, resigned from his at-large seat to enter the mayoral race. He is the sole Republican candidate so far.

2 years ago

Rihanna singing during Super Bowl halftime show
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

Philly ASL performer goes viral during Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime show

Justina Miles, a Philadelphia native, took the internet by storm with her ASL interpretation of Rihanna's medley of hit songs.

2 years ago

Vincent Mason and David Jude Jolicoeur on stage
Arts & Entertainment

De La Soul co-founder Trugoy the Dove dead at 54

David Jude Jolicoeur, known widely as Trugoy the Dove and one of the founding members of the Long Island hip hop trio De La Soul, has died. He was 54.

2 years ago

Page 629 of 8,745« First«...627628629630631...»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

  • Foundation puts up $5 million to spark innovation around illegal dumping

    21 mins ago

  • Nicole Sweeney brings her national jazz journey back to Philly’s WRTI, where it all began

    1 hour ago

  • HomeWorks Trenton in New Jersey offers teen girls in public schools academic support and boarding school experience

    5 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
  • 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

WHYY is partnered with