Robby Brod is WITF’s Democracy Beat Reporter covering mis/disinformation and the harm they cause communities across Pennsylvania.
Before coming to Harrisburg, he worked at WHYY in Philadelphia, WVIK in the Quad Cities, and Iowa Public Radio in Iowa City. He was raised in Media, Pa., and graduated from the University of Iowa in 2017.
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Pa. says ‘overwhelming majority of ballots’ will be counted three days after Election Day
Pa. Secretary of the Commonwealth Kathy Boockvar said she expects the “overwhelming majority of ballots” to be tabulated three days after Election Day.
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Philly’s Black firefighters and police officers protest their unions’ Trump endorsements
The Guardian Civic League and Club Valiants, representing Philly’s Black police and firefighters respectively, denounce unions’ support of Trump.
4 years ago
Philly firefighters protest union’s Trump endorsement again as union brass cancels meeting
IAFF Local 22 members again protest the union's endorsement of Trump, balking at union boss’ decision to cancel meeting.
4 years ago
Community College of Philadelphia cancels classes on Election Day to promote student voting
Community College of Philadelphia and Drexel University are altering class schedules on Nov. 3, encouraging students to cast their votes.
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Listen 1:47Philly firefighters and paramedics protest union local’s endorsement of President Trump
Members of IAFF Local 22 in Philadelphia protested their chapter’s unprecedented decision to buck their national chapter and endorse President Trump.
4 years ago
Tired Hands brewery tells how to cast a ballot with ‘I Voted Today’ beer
During the election run-up, the Ardmore brewing company’s American pale ale features a label that doubles as a sticker you can peel off and wear.
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Listen 1:35The farmhouse, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has its own rich Black heritage: ties to the Great Migration of the 20th century.
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The Black Community Watchline in Middlesex County, N.J. allows people to report and seek counseling for instances of anti-Black violence, aggression and bias.
4 years ago
Listen 1:33Philly Councilmember Curtis Jones supports call to fill Devil’s Pool with rocks
There are no current plans to fill in the natural water well, but that isn’t stopping nearby residents from calling for action.
4 years ago
Listen 1:37Philly congressional reps call for increased Postal Service funding
Boyle, Evans and Scanlon joined union officials and the city commissioners in urging the help, citing an anticipated surge in mail-in ballots in November.
4 years ago
Pa. unemployment offices have doubled staff, but thousands still waiting on claims
Tens of thousands of Pa. workers are still trying to receive unemployment compensation as those processing claims work seven days a week.
4 years ago
Listen 5:58Philly’s immigrant-led orgs step up to fight COVID hunger with comfort food
Los Taquitos de Puebla III and PASSi Kitchen Xpress each provide familiar food to the immigrant communities they serve during the coronavirus pandemic.
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