The Delaware River in 2018. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)

Reviving the river

How a giant piece of regulation and federal dollars helped transform the Delaware River from a stinky ugly mess to a year-round attraction.

7 years ago

Lady Justice or Justilia or Themis against dark background
Keystone Crossroads

No justice for all

Pennsylvania’s unequal access to adequate public defense

7 years ago

Children run through the mister at the Eakins Oval pop-up park.

In Common

PlanPhilly explore the spaces where neighbors come together and looks closely at a few projects remaking the places we share toward building a stronger, more inclusive city.

8 years ago

Inspired Lives

In the spirit of "Creative Quest," a new book from Philly native and musician, designer, and entrepreneur Questlove, artists share stories of own inventive journeys.

8 years ago

On York Street in East Kensington, a new rowhome towers above its neighbors. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

Gentrified:

Stories from rapidly changing Philadelphia

8 years ago

Black History Untold: Future

Black History Untold, created by award-winning journalist Sofiya Ballin, explores the importance of a comprehensive Black history education through personal essays.

8 years ago

Nationwide, about 43 million people live below the federal poverty line. Here in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs, 800,000 people are struggling to make ends meet.

8 years ago

MLK Legacy Conversations

Philadelphia thought leaders examine the life, death, and legacy of Martin Luther King from January to April.

8 years ago

The Norris Homes Historical Marker is an mural created by artist Jenny Schenker on the corner of W Norris St. and N 10th St. and resembles the soon-to-be demolished Norris Apartments, across the street. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)

Degrees of Change 

Exploring the impact of Pennsylvania's colleges and universities on their surrounding communities, positive and negative.

8 years ago

Pennsylvania's congressional map as drawn in 2011. In 2018, it was deemed an unconstitutional partisan gerrymander by the Pa. Supreme Court (Keystone Crossroads)

Over the Line?

A closer look at congressional redistricting in Pennsylvania

8 years ago