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Haunted Local History, Composer James Newton Howard, New Tubman Statue
It's Studio 2 spooky season. Author Jennifer Green talks about 'Dark History of Penn's Woods II' and music and film composer James Newton Howard spills his creative guts.
Air Date: October 31, 2023 12:00 pm
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Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown reels in subscribers as it raises prices for its premium plan
The $15.50 per month price for Netflix’s most popular streaming option in the U.S. will remain unchanged, as will a $7 monthly plan backed by ads.
2 years ago
The Philly Palestine Coalition organized the rally and criticized media coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict, calling it “minimal.”
2 years ago
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20 years of Palestinian life in the West Bank on view at InLiquid gallery
The Kensington art gallery features the photography project documenting 20 years of life against the Israeli barrier wall.
2 years ago
Billy Penn
The Eagles’ unstoppable ‘Brotherly Shove’ is the talk of the NFL. Where’d the name come from?
A redditor who pushed for the phrase is living his best life now that it’s been adopted by media — and the NFL.
2 years ago
Wall Street Journal reporter loses appeal and will stay in a Russian jail at least through November
Evan Gershkovich is the first American reporter to face espionage charges in Russia since 1986.
2 years ago
SEPTA reopens its underground oculus, for daydreaming
“Philly Daydreaming” is a systemwide art installation profiling SEPTA drivers and riders. The centerpiece is an underground “spaceship.”
2 years ago
WHYY is hosting a ‘pop-up’ newsroom in Newark, Del.
The “pop-up” newsrooms are a continued effort to deepen our relationship with the communities we serve.
2 years ago
Rupert Murdoch, the creator of Fox News, is stepping down as head of News Corp. and Fox Corp.
He will become chairman emeritus of both corporations, the company announced on Thursday. His son, Lachlan, will control both companies.
2 years ago
CPB grant prompts WHYY News expansion of statehouse coverage in Delaware
The Delaware newsroom expansion is part of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s efforts to increase statehouse coverage around the country.
2 years ago
Should you post your kids online? Plus, testing your civics knowledge & the host of ‘On Point’
On Point's Meghna Chakrabarti joins us. And, the author of 'Sharenthood' on posting pictures of kids online. Plus, the 2023 Annenberg Constitution Day Civics Survey results.
Air Date: September 20, 2023 12:00 pm
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WHYY is hosting a ‘pop-up’ newsroom in Bridgeton, N.J.
The “pop-up” newsrooms are a continued effort to deepen our relationship with the communities we serve.
2 years ago
Spotlight PA
How your support of free and fearless journalism can help preserve our democracy
This month we celebrate Democracy Day as a commitment to the preservation of our freedoms.
2 years ago
Orna Guralnik on ‘Couples Therapy’
The reality show 'Couples Therapy' puts real-life couples sessions with Dr. Orna Guralnik on camera. Guralnik joins us to talk about relationships and therapy.
Air Date: September 15, 2023 12:00 pm
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WHYY is hosting a ‘pop-up’ newsroom in Media, Pa.
The “pop-up” newsrooms are a continued effort to deepen our relationship with the communities we serve.
2 years ago