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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