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Youth homelessness in Philadelphia illustrated: ‘They are invisible’
The artistic piece was created by Philadelphian Gabby Rodriguez in three different mediums — color pencil, watercolor, and marker.
2 years ago
2023 In Review: Behind the Scenes of Our Favorite Episodes
Cherri and Avi revisit their most memorable segments, from famous authors, to cocktail mixologists, to live music and the host of Jeopardy.
Air Date: December 28, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 10:55The New York Times sues ChatGPT creator OpenAI, Microsoft, for copyright infringement
The Times is the first major news publisher to take OpenAI to court over the use of its copyright material in its popular chatbot.
2 years ago
Billy Penn Wrapped: 2023 year in review
A look at the most read, most impactful, most hilarious Billy Penn stories of 2023.
2 years ago
Editor’s note: Civic dialogue will take root in newsrooms in 2024
Civic dialogue in news promotes the next level of public service journalism.
2 years ago
Cheese Adventures with Madame Fromage, Climate Scientist Michael Mann
Penn climate scientist Michael Mann shares lessons from Earth’s prehistoric past. Plus, how to taste, pair and love cheese from around the world with Tenaya Darlington.
Air Date: December 26, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:226abc helicopter crew filmed Christmas lights in New Jersey before fatal crash
Killed in the crash were the pilot, 67-year-old Monroe Smith of Glenside, Pennsylvania, and a photographer, 45-year-old Christopher Dougherty of Oreland, Pennsylvania.
2 years ago
Insects, wildfires, and Philly’s 100th mayor: Here are WHYY News’ most read stories of 2023
From Sixers arena drama to rain-activated poetry, there was something for everyone in 2023.
2 years ago
Chopper 6 crash kills 2 workers at Action News; cause under investigation
The pilot and photographer died as a result of the helicopter crash Tuesday night as they returned from an assignment at the Jersey Shore.
2 years ago
2023 in photos: Philly chases sporting feats and political firsts
Here’s a view from WHYY News photographers of how the last 12 months unfolded in real time.
2 years ago
Bridging Blocks program at WHYY News promotes civil debate among neighbors
The discussions have tackled everything from voter turnout and preservation to ATVs and motorbikes.
2 years ago
WURD’s ‘Radio XALAAT’ gives Philly’s African diaspora ‘a home on the radio dial’
A weekly radio program has served Philadelphia’s African diaspora for decades. As ‘Africatown’ comes into force, Radio XALAAT’s host looks back.
2 years ago
Listen 1:27Meat Consumption And Environment, Dog Illness, Greatest Movies
Animal agriculture is huge contributor of greenhouse gas emissions. How harmful is our appetite for meat for the climate and what would it mean to cut back, even a little?
Air Date: December 7, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 43:0010 things to know about ‘The Pulse,’ the award-winning WHYY News health and science radio show
On any given week, “The Pulse” team is digging around for unique and fascinating health and science topics for the podcast. Here, they share a few fun facts.
2 years ago
Listen 2:43In 2013, WHYY sought to expand its health and science footprint, and “The Pulse” was born. Here’s how it evolved and how it looks today.
2 years ago
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