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Attorney General Garland tells Alabama’s Bloody Sunday service that voting rights are under attack
Vice President Kamala Harris and Attorney General Merrick Garland are among those marking the 59th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama.
12 months ago
Bridging Blocks event unearths the impact of Philly’s Mummers
The significance of Philadelphia’s Mummers tradition was the focal point of a WHYY News and Free Library of Philadelphia community discussion.
12 months ago
5 ways Marian Anderson changed the world
Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center will soon bear the Philly opera legend’s name.
12 months ago
Our ancient animal ancestors had tails. Why don’t we?
When apes diverged from monkeys, our branch of the tree of life shed its tail. From Darwin’s time, scientists have wondered why — and how — this happened.
12 months ago
Supermarket Shuffle, Babies and Screen Time, HBCU Cheyney Fights Back
As the FTC looks to block the largest supermarket merger in history, a look at the competitive world of grocery stores. Plus, screen time linked to child development issues.
Air Date: February 28, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:29The Kimmel Center’s Verizon Hall will be renamed for singer Marian Anderson
Donors of $25 million to the Kimmel Center want to rename the Philadelphia Orchestra’s home after Anderson, instead of themselves.
12 months ago
Listen 1:19There are still roughly 300 each season, or one every four to five games.
12 months ago
Frederick Douglass’ descendant delivers free memoirs to Philly students
Against the backdrop of recent book bans, Kevin Douglass Greene's efforts have been highlighted as a way to help preserve American history.
12 months ago
Listen 1:33Why do we leap day? We remind you (so you can forget for another 4 years)
The Hebrew, Chinese and Buddhist calendars, among others, have long contained entire leap months. The West is no stranger to leap years either.
12 months ago
Decade’s old missing person case solved after relative uploads DNA to genealogy site
Sandra Young's identity was discovered through advanced DNA technology, which has helped solve stubborn cold cases in recent years.
12 months ago
Before it was PHL, this patch of land was home to hogs and the world’s biggest shipyard
Hog Island transitioned from its farming past and the country’s industrial future.
1 year ago
What’s Your Most Unpopular Philly Opinion?, Toxic Turf
Studio 2 almost broke the internet when Avi asked for unpopular opinions about Philly. From dissing cheesesteaks to questioning the hype around the Rocky statue, we discuss.
Air Date: February 22, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:11Descendants of Frederick Douglass, Rosa Parks, Malcolm X and more attended a White House ceremony to honor their families’ legacy and impact on the country.
1 year ago
Listen 1:2760 years after the ‘64 Phillies collapse, does “negadelphia” still exist?
For some Philly sports fans, 1964 started decades of pessimistic fandom.
1 year ago