WHYY reporter Tom MacDonald is a lifelong Philadelphia-area resident who has worked in the region since the mid-1980s. Tom started in commercial radio covering the MOVE standoff with police for WFIL-AM. He was also City Hall Bureau Chief, covering government and politics for more than a decade, for WWDB-FM.
Tom has been heard on numerous stations in the region during the decade he worked for Metro Traffic, doing news, traffic, and weather.
Tom has also been heard nationally, filing reports for NPR, ABC News Radio, NBC Radio, and CBS Radio.
He has won the Associated Press award for his coverage of the protests of the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia and a Religious Communicators award for a post-9/11 documentary he did with the late Peter Jennings.
More from the Contributor
Philly DA says more money needed for restorative justice programs
Philadelphia's District Attorney says the city has made progress in the just over 100 days he's been in office.
7 years ago
Philadelphia social workers honored at City Hall
The work is tough, but rewarding, said Cynthia Figueroa, department commissioner.
7 years ago
Rally in Philadelphia emphasizes help, hope for sexual assault victims
Women and men who were sexually assaulted speak out at Philly City Hall
8 years ago
Philadelphia to shutter century-old jail by 2020
Efforts to cut city's prison population are paying off, Philadelphia officials say.
8 years ago
Listen 2:25
Philly won’t have new voting machines in place for 2020 election, commissioner says
Acting Secretary of State Robert Torres set a Dec. 31, 2019, deadline for replacing machines that don;t have a paper backup.
8 years ago
N.J. lottery winner says he wants to help others with part of $317 million
On the second time he ever played the lottery, North Jersey man hits the multimillion-dollar jackpot.
8 years ago
Philly councilman proposes lien sales to pare planned tax hike
"We are coming for our money," Councilman Allan Domb warns.
8 years ago
Amid criticism, Philly DA Krasner establishing crime victims advisory panel
Families of crime victims have criticized the new district attorney. Krasner has apologized and says the 'door is open.'
8 years ago
Villanova championship parade set for Thursday morning in Philly
City hosting celebration for NCAA Men's Basketball Championship winners
8 years ago
Philadelphia Council presses for answers on borrowing, money lost on police HQ
Council members also seek update on projects stalled by the extended court challenge to the city's sweetened beverage tax.
8 years ago
Philly towing company agrees to fine, refunds in settlement with Pennsylvania AG
The deal between George Smith Towing and the state includes the company's agreement to refund money to 28 people.
8 years ago
Philly halts foster placements with 2 faith-based agencies shutting out LGBT couples
Mayor Jim Kenney has promised an investigation into whether Catholic Social Services and Bethany Christian Services have violated city contracting laws.
8 years ago