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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Purim, ‘the underdog of Jewish holidays,’ gets a musical treatment
“A Very Awesome Purim” tells the story of the holiday entirely through parodies of Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars and more.
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Listen 2:06Central Bucks District closes five schools over coronavirus exposure
Coronavirus exposure closes five schools in the Central Bucks School District out of an “abundance of caution,” no cases in Pa. confirmed yet.
5 years ago
When every second counts, bilingual firefighters make the difference in Chesco
Union Fire Company has struggled to serve its Latino community in the past, but new efforts to recruit Spanish-speakers are making progress.
5 years ago
Listen 4:24Seven African Americans who appeared on the New York Times’ Best Sellers list will present their work at the African American Children’s Book Fair.
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‘The Care We Share’ helps families navigate their children’s complex new medical needs
A new guide gathers information and resources to assist parents with the challenge of providing care in the home.
5 years ago
For 2020, Philadelphia hopes to build on 2018 record-breaking young voter turnout
The number of young voters showing up in Philly doubled from 2014 to 2018. Now, the city is looking to increase youth engagement even more ahead of the 2020 election.
5 years ago
Listen 3:29Chesco Historical Society wins six-figure prize in national women’s history contest
The building where the society is housed was the venue for the first Pa. women’s rights convention. But the collection is endangered by a leaky roof.
5 years ago
Care packages help Delaware foster kids adjust to getting uprooted
This year’s “My Blue Duffel” volunteer event in Newark yielded more than 450 care packages for Delaware children entering the foster care system.
5 years ago
‘Silver tsunami’ of manufacturing retirements pushes Pa. to prioritize STEM education
The problem is especially dire in Berks County, where thousands of skilled manufacturing jobs need to be filled in coming years as baby boomers retire.
5 years ago
Listen 4:47Delco Council candidates debate for first time in testy race
The six candidates for Delaware County Council debated each other Thursday night. There will be two more debates ahead of the November 5th election.
5 years ago
‘You have a voice’: Young Philly writers take a stand against gun violence
Members of Mighty Writers presented an original booklet containing student writings about how violence has affected them and their communities.
5 years ago
Colorblind videographer surprised on air with color-corrective glasses
A Neumann University student videographer was surprised during a live newscast with color-corrective glasses purchased by his classmates.
5 years ago
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