Abbey Lamb

Assignment Editor

Abbey Lamb is WHYY News’ assignment editor. A Midwest native and graduate of the University of Missouri, she joins WHYY after spending five years at ABC 17 News in Columbia, Missouri. Abbey is passionate about storytelling, current events, and fact-finding.

A lover of obscure pop-culture references, she can usually be found talking very loudly about the most recent television or movie release.

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Hundreds of people gathered in Philadelphia 30th Street Station's main terminal hold a sign that reads Ceasefire!

Community

Hundreds protest at Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza

WHYY News saw several protesters detained by police after demonstrators began blocking entrances to the station.

1 year ago

Fans celebrate as the Phillies clinch their spot in the NLCS, putting them one step closer to the World Series on October 12 2023 (Emily Cohen for WHYY)

Community

Photo essay: Fans celebrate 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves as Phillies advance to NLCS for the second year in a row

The Phillies will take the weekend to recover before playing the Diamondbacks in the first game of the National League Championship Series Monday.

1 year ago

Mayor Jim Kenney speaks into a microphone at a podium at City Hall while other city officials look on.

Courts & Law

Philadelphia announces lawsuit against two gun manufacturers after police say ghost guns were used in Kingsessing mass shooting

The lawsuit says Polymer80, Inc. and JSD Supply “intentionally undermine” federal and state law by selling firearm kits without background checks.

1 year ago

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at a press conference Sunday June 11, 2023, after a vehicle fire caused an overpass on I-95 to collapse. (Screenshot/Office of the Governor)

Urban Planning

‘It’s going to take longer to get to work’: Philly and Pa. agencies respond to I-95 shutdown after fire causes partial collapse

PennDot says an average of 160,000 vehicles use the impacted roadway everyday. Gov. Shapiro announced a disaster declaration to aid in recovery efforts.

2 years ago

Crews work to contain a tanker fire underneath an Interstate 95 overpass in Philadelphia on Sunday, June 11, 2023

Community

Section of Interstate 95 closed in Philadelphia after fire beneath overpass causes collapse

A section of I-95 will likely remain closed for several days after a tanker truck fire caused an overpass to collapse — commuters are encouraged to find alternate routes.

2 years ago

Mayoral candidate Cherelle Parker answers a question during a forum on the performing arts and cultural economy at the Kimmel Center. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

Politics & Policy

Cherelle Parker makes history with Philly mayoral primary win

The former City Council member is on track to become first Black woman elected to office.

2 years ago

police car outside of the Fashion District Philadelphia mall.

Community

Fashion District will require minors to be accompanied by an adult after 2 p.m.

Word on the change in policy comes one day after conflicting reports of hundreds of young people gathering in Center City.

2 years ago

Residents could be seen carrying water through the streets of Philadelphia after the city recommend people start using bottled water starting at 2 p.m. on Sunday

Community

Delaware River spill: Philadelphia water safe to drink through Monday evening, officials encourage residents store tap water

Officials say the new timeline is based on how long it will take river water to reach customers after entering a Northeast Philly treatment plant.

2 years ago

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Fans celebrate on Broad Street on Oct. 23, 2022 after the Philadelphia Phillies clinch the pennant.

Arts & Entertainment

‘Like a dream’: Phillies dance their way to the World Series

Phillies fans celebrate in the streets following Sunday’s win over Padres, as the Phils advance to the World Series for the first time in more than a decade.

2 years ago

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