Government
Philly judge rejects developer’s bid to become conservator of Germantown YWCA
Neighbors have long bemoaned the building as an eyesore and have repeatedly called on the city to restore the historic property before it’s too late.
2 years ago
Timothy Snyder on freedom and democracy
Yale University professor Timothy Snyder on American's distorted view of freedom and why it matters.
Air Date: November 1, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:13Comic book heroes battle for democracy: Philly nonprofit uses comic books to inspire voter turnout
Konkret Comics, Show Up Strong and The Voter Project joined forces to create "Liberty Knights," to encourage and promote voter registration in Philadelphia.
2 years ago
Listen 1:04A look at false and misleading claims surrounding the 2024 election
Two videos circulating on social media on Wednesday are falsely claiming they show wrongdoing around voting in Pennsylvania, a key swing state.
2 years ago
Speed-enforcement cameras coming to Broad Street next year, PPA ads warn
Philadelphia Parking Authority Executive Director Rich Lazer told WHYY News the public service announcements show the impact of deadly accidents on families in Philadelphia.
2 years ago
Listen 1:09Gov. Phil Murphy convened an Expanding Access to Public Contracting Opportunities roundtable discussion with legislators and stakeholders to address the issue.
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Listen 1:16In-person early voting begins in New Jersey
Early voting goes until Sunday, November 3.
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Philly business leaders are now pushing harder to restore SEPTA funding as the CEO prepares to leave
Business leaders were asked by the region’s largest chamber of commerce to advocate for politicians to pass a bill that could stop the transit agency’s austerity measures.
2 years ago
Pennsylvania county says 2,500 voter registrations being investigated for possible fraud
The Lancaster County Elections Board said some of the forms contained false names, suspicious handwriting, questionable signatures or incorrect addresses.
2 years ago
Pennsylvania high court gives voters provisional option if their mail ballots get rejected
Pennsylvania’s highest court has ruled people whose mail ballots are rejected for not following technical procedures in state law can cast provisional ballots.
2 years ago
Can the Philadelphia suburbs swing the presidential election?
We left the comfort of our radio booth and went on the road to the Upper Dublin Public Library for a discussion about the Philadelphia suburbs in the upcoming election.
Air Date: October 23, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 44:27Israel says it has killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza
Israeli leaders celebrated his killing as a settling of scores, just over a year after Hamas-led militants surged out of Gaza into southern Israel in the Oct. 7 attack.
2 years ago
Should we put health warning labels on food?
The FDA is proposing warning labels on packaged food to highlight nutritional content. Would a warning label make you think twice about eating ultra-processed food?
Air Date: October 17, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 46:02Pa. Gov. signs bill aimed at protecting federal judges
Gov. Shapiro signed legislation prohibiting the release of personal information about federal judges if it is aimed at causing harm.
2 years ago
Listen 1:041-seat Democratic margin has Pennsylvania House control up for grabs in fall voting
Democrats go into the election with a one-seat House majority, while in the Senate, Republicans have 28 seats and therefore majority control.
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