Opinion & Essay

We call ourselves a “mighty” newsroom, and it suits us perfectly for what we accomplish each week in service to our audience.

“I don’t think that we’re doing nearly enough for foster youth in our city. There’s so much more that can be done,” said Philadelphia City Councilmember Cindy Bass.

WHYY's dedicated news team covers Greater Philadelphia, South Jersey and Delaware and brings the latest local news and information to the fourth-largest market in the country.

Donald Trump’s historic re-election, a wacky billboard dating ad and the future of suburban malls were some of the year’s most read stories.

Immigrants drive job creation, start new businesses and bring innovative ideas that benefit everyone in the city, says Anuj Gupta, president and CEO of The Welcoming Center.

You can depend on the WHYY News politics team for reporting on the latest developments in national and regional races.

WHYY journalism was recognized with numerous national and local awards this year.

WHYY News and Temple Logan Center report on the impacts of youth homelessness on children and young adults up to age 24.

Civic dialogue in news promotes the next level of public service journalism.

No matter the issue or political party, Spotlight PA’s relentless reporting demands the truth and drives real change.

This month we celebrate Democracy Day as a commitment to the preservation of our freedoms.

We're seeing increased "tough on crime" talk from certain candidates, but they don't understand the harms of increased policing, writes organizer Bre Stoves.

Some government officials find every reason to delay or deny access to public records, then use taxpayer dollars to fight the public in court. Spotlight PA is fighting back.

One year ago, the Roosevelt Boulevard subway was a distant dream. Now, a study is underway and enthusiasm is high, writes Jay Arzu.

Philadelphia City Council can be doing a lot more to support bus riders in the city, help speed up buses, and work toward transit equity.