Once a summer retreat from the yellow fever epidemic, the Andalusia Historic Home remains a hidden gem outside Philadelphia.
You Oughta Know is your guide to people, places and events you might not know about in the Philadelphia region.
You Oughta Know airs weekly at Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. on WHYY-TV12.
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From Filth to ILTH: ‘I Love Thy Hood’ Provides Community Trash Cans
A Germantown resident was fed up with litter. He took matters into his own hands. Now you can, too.
Air Date: October 15, 2020
Marking History: Students Honor 1967 Protest
In 1967, more than 3,000 students protested racial inequality. Now, a historic marker will honor their legacy.
Air Date: October 8, 2020
Permanent Makeup to Support Cancer Survivors
On this episode of You Oughta Know, we meet Chaplain Al “Mr. Positive” Kraft, a local Vietnam veteran who is honoring healthc ...
Air Date: October 1, 2020
A New Leaf: Longwood Gardens Safely Reopens
On this episode, we visit Longwood Gardens and learn how the acclaimed botanical gardens reopened safely during the pandemic.
Air Date: September 24, 2020
Precious Cargo: Custom Cars for Children Battling Cancer
Meet a man whose life-threatening stroke inspired him to give back to children battling cancer.
Air Date: September 17, 2020
Pit Stop: Making the Best BBQ Ribs
Will Pitmaster Terrell Barkley reveal his secret ingredient for "The Stuff"?
Air Date: August 27, 2020
Giving Tree: Volunteers Glean to Support Food-Insecure Families
Farmers Against Hunger volunteers are gleaning for surplus crops to help families in need.
Air Date: August 20, 2020
Arts & Trash: Minimizing litter in Southwest Philadelphia
Southwest Philadelphia community members have teamed up to beautify public garbage cans.
Air Date: August 13, 2020
Brass Musicians Protest through Music
Grammy-nominated musician Jeff Bradshaw and local brass artists call for justice for George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.
Air Date: August 6, 2020
Pilot Sean O'Donnell spreads a message of positivity to healthcare workers at MossRehab.
Air Date: July 30, 2020
Open for Business: Delaware’s Funland Reopens
As amusement parks begin to reopen, we look back on this Delaware favorite ahead of their 59th season.
Air Date: July 23, 2020
Feel the Beat: DJ Classes for Philly Students
From spinning to beat-matching, Philly students are learning new DJ skills.
Air Date: July 16, 2020
The Big Picture: Artist Photographs Students in Quarantine
Find out how a Drexel photographer's remote portraits of quarantined students were printed in Time Magazine.
Air Date: July 2, 2020
Strumming Through History: Philly’s Vintage Instruments
Vintage Instruments vast collection of guitars and banjos date all the way back to the 18th century.
Air Date: June 25, 2020