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Participants in the WHYY News Civic Dialogue Summit at the Liberty Bell. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY News)
Community

5 key takeaways on civic dialogue and journalism from WHYY News summit

The conference boasted a full roster of local journalism experts who shared their thoughts on cultivating civic dialogue with audiences.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce
Community

Jason Kelce will join ESPN and be part of ‘Monday Night Football’ pregame show, AP source says

Kelce is expected to replace Robert Griffin III, who would continue with the network as a college football analyst.

1 year ago

Robert MacNeil
Community

Robert MacNeil, co-founder of PBS NewsHour, dies at 93

His connection to PBS began in 1971, when he was hired to co-anchor NPACT, the National Public Affairs Center for Television.

1 year ago

Philly is a big sports city with the Sixers, Eagles, Flyers, Union and Phillies. But, the city currently does not have a WNBA team. Why?
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Why Philly Doesn’t Have a WNBA Team, How to Detect Deepfakes in an Election

After the thrilling women's NCAA tournament wrapped, we wonder why Philly doesn't have it's own WNBA team. Plus, we talk to a deepfake detective about the upcoming election.

Air Date: April 11, 2024 12:00 pm

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Maiken Scott
Science

WHYY’s ‘The Pulse’ celebrates 10 years on the air

Supporters leaned in to watch host Maiken Scott interview guests live for her weekly science and health show.

1 year ago

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Close-up of New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy smiling
Politics & Policy

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy will answer your questions on WHYY

The monthly call-in show will air at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14.

1 year ago

Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Some states are seeking to restrict TikTok. That doesn’t mean their governors aren’t using it

In Pennsylvania, forward movement on a bill that first unanimously passed the state Senate last year could send legislation to the Democratic governor’s desk imminently.

1 year ago

Photo submission to past Philly Photo Day. (Kennedy Christopher, 2013)
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Photo Day returns after a 9-year hiatus

The photography institute TILT is bringing back its city-wide photo-sharing project.

1 year ago

A woman looking at her cell phone
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Why Pa.’s efforts to regulate social media companies have failed so far

Bills that would ban TikTok and regulate kids’ social media accounts have been debated in Pennsylvania, but lawmakers haven’t found a consensus.

1 year ago

The University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg Public Policy Center
Community

Hundreds of environmental journalists are coming to Philly to learn how to do their jobs better

This year’s Society of Environmental Journalists conference focuses on journalism’s role in democracy, disinformation and activism.

1 year ago

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NPR
Politics & Policy

Meta is limiting how much political content users see. Here’s how to opt out of that

Many users are criticizing Meta for limiting political content in a year when the U.S. and several other countries will be holding pivotal elections.

1 year ago

DONALD TRUMP
NPR
Money

Truth Social will start trading on Tuesday. Donald Trump stands to earn a fortune

The company behind Trump's social media app will start trading on the Nasdaq exchange, potentially delivering a windfall of more than $3 billion to the former president.

1 year ago

Philadelphia City Hall
Community

Every Voice, Every Vote initiative returns to Philly for another year with focus on solutions journalism and civic engagement

More than 50 media orgs, including WHYY News, and community groups collaborated to cover the mayoral election last year. Now, the EVEV project returns with new focus.

1 year ago

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The West Chester area YMCA exterior
Community

WHYY is hosting a ‘pop-up’ newsroom in Berwyn and West Chester

The “pop-up” newsrooms are a continued endeavor to strengthen our ties with the communities we cover.

1 year ago

The exterior of the U.S. Supreme Court building
NPR
Courts & Law

Supreme Court issues first of many expected decisions on social media

The court laid down guidelines for the lower courts to use in assessing the facts in similar cases.

1 year ago

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