
Avi Wolfman-Arent is the co-host of WHYY’s “Studio 2” and an on-air host. He joined the station in December 2014. Before shifting to hosting, he was an education reporter for Keystone Crossroads. Avi graduated from Haverford College and grew up in the D.C. area. Despite the latter he’s a lifelong Philadelphia sports fan, devoting an unhealthy portion of his conscious thought to the Sixers, Phillies, and Eagles. He lives in South Philadelphia.
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5 years ago
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6 years ago
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6 years ago
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6 years ago
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Listen 5:32Philly school board votes against two charter renewals — a major blow to heralded reform effort
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6 years ago
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6 years ago
Listen 1:29Synagogue says plan to host displaced SLA students was announced ‘without our knowledge’
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6 years ago
Displaced Franklin, SLA students get new homes, will return to class soon
After parents rejected an early proposal, Philly officials have found semi-permanent homes for 1,000 high school students displaced by asbestos, construction delays.
6 years ago
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Sixers fan Sam Wachs explains why he wanted to “cause a little ruckus” when the Sixers took on a team from China on Tuesday night.
6 years ago
Listen 3:30After pushback from parents, new options proposed for displaced Ben Franklin, SLA students
Over 1,000 Philly students displaced by building, issues including exposed asbestos, could soon learn where they’ll attend school.
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