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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Resignation of Puerto Rico’s governor prompts celebration in North Philly
Dozens of Philadelphia Puertorriqueños sang, danced, and gave speeches celebrating the resignation of Puerto Rico’s scandal-entangled governor.
5 years ago
Only Positives Co. hopes to dispel negative Philly stereotypes through photography, streetwear
Only Positives Co. in West Philly wants to change the negative reputation of the city’s urban areas through streetwear and photography.
5 years ago
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Visitors from all over the country gathered at Independence Hall for the annual Celebration of Freedom ceremony
5 years ago
No room to grow: Crowded suburban Philly schools struggle to secure new land to build
Suburban Philadelphia communities are clashing with their districts over how their overcrowded schools should handle growing populations.
5 years ago
Listen 5:20Wynnewood’s ‘sign elf’ delivers roadside food for thought
For more than a decade, Meg Miller has posted lawn signs that aim to inspire us to slow down and think a little more.
5 years ago
Listen 1:38Broken pipe closes 5th Street in heart of Old City for 2 weeks
The Philadelphia Water Department has closed South 5th Street between Chestnut and Walnut in hopes of preventing a road collapse in the heart of the busy historic destination.
6 years ago
Jaisohn Memorial House in Media celebrates Korean revolutionary
Throughout his life, here and in his native country, Philip Jaisohn was a champion of Korean independence and social equality.
6 years ago
Listen 1:34Please Touch Museum exhibit teaches children about Muslim culture
A life-sized Middle Eastern sailboat, artifacts, and lively demonstrations by Muslim artists are featured in the Please Touch Museum’s latest exhibition: America to Zanzibar.
6 years ago
Listen 1:27New Pa. law increases penalties for repeat DUI offenders
Pennsylvanians convicted of multiple DUIs will incur higher penalties with each offense.
6 years ago
Philly’s most dangerous roads clustered in black and brown neighborhoods
46 percent of Philly's most dangerous roads are in poor areas mostly populated by people of color, according to an analysis of city crash data done by the Bicycle Coalition.
6 years ago
Compared nationally, state and local tax burden on Pa. residents ranks average
Pa. residents pay a larger share of income to gambling, liquor and cigarette taxes.
6 years ago
Pa. Supreme Court rules employers legally responsible for protecting workers’ sensitive data
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