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How Philly became ground zero for rethinking gun violence reporting
An effort led by local researchers and survivors is reshaping how journalists tell stories of trauma, healing, and prevention.
7 days ago
PHL, Newark among 40 major U.S. airports targeted for shutdown flight cuts
The affected airports in more than two dozen states include Philadelphia International Airport and Newark Liberty International in New Jersey.
1 week ago
Mounting pressure on local news
What happens to communities when there's no reliable local news? Who holds elected officials accountable? How do citizens stay informed?
Air Date: November 6, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:38Fishtown residents deliver food to neighbors amid SNAP benefits freeze
The White House will comply with a court order to partially fund SNAP, but not every food stamp recipient will receive the allotted half benefit amount this month.
1 week ago
Listen 1:40FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets during government shutdown
The agency is confronting staffing shortages caused by air traffic controllers, who are working unpaid, with some calling out of work during the shutdown.
1 week ago
A $25 million project by Little Living would transform 22.5 acres of land into a solar-powered community for Kent County's working class.
1 week ago
Listen 1:12The Philadelphia 76ers are 5-1. Here’s why you should pay attention to them this year
After an abysmal season last year, the Sixers have won five of their first six games. If you’re looking for another Philly team to follow, here’s what to know.
1 week ago
Their adoptions are atypical but give the felines what they need: safe and sheltered forever homes with limited human interaction.
1 week ago
Sharing Excess’ map, which shows locations in Philly, New York and Chicago, is connecting people to food pantries and distribution sites amid the SNAP pause.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:15NPR’s ‘Hidden Brain’ celebrates a decade of examining life’s unseen patterns
Vedantam, a veteran science reporter, joins WHYY’s Jennifer Lynn to explore how unseen mental forces shape our choices, and why the show continues to resonate with listeners.
2 weeks ago
Listen 7:14How hunger relief groups say you can help feed your neighbors during the shutdown and beyond
The USDA plans to freeze the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a cornerstone of the nation's social safety net relied upon by 1 in 8 Americans for groceries.
2 weeks ago
Philadelphia food banks rush to meet increased demand amid SNAP freeze
Gov. Josh Shapiro is setting aside $5 million to aid food banks during the SNAP freeze. But nonprofits say more is needed.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:14Una multitud reunida en Wilmington conoció el papel que desempeñaron los latinos y los pueblos indígenas en la configuración de la historia de Estados Unidos desde sus inicios
2 weeks ago
Los defensores afirman que la falta de camas en los albergues está obligando a la gente a dormir al aire libre.
2 weeks ago
Young adults turn to Quakers’ silent worship to offset — and cope with — a noisy world
There’s been an unprecedented surge in the numbers of attendees at Sunday worship at the Quaker Arch Street Meeting House in Old City Philadelphia.
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