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Philly’s mayoral candidates are tiptoeing onto TikTok. How are they doing?
There’s no “copy-and-paste formula” that leads to political success, a social media strategist said.
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WHYY bets big against sister station KCUR ahead of Super Bowl LVII
Journalists from Philadelphia and Kansas City talk athletes, fandom, and food before Super Bowl weekend. Which NPR station will claim victory?
2 years ago
Listen 11:28Trump sues Bob Woodward for releasing audio of their interviews without permission
The former president has made good on his threat to sue the Washington Post reporter over his use of interview recordings. The lawsuit seeks nearly $50 million in damages.
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Videos like the Tyre Nichols footage can be traumatic. An expert shares ways to cope
People can experience symptoms of PTSD after being exposed to videos with violence and death. Those symptoms can show up immediately or weeks later.
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‘What is Philly without the Geator?’ A city mourns the loss of an icon
Generations of Philadelphians fell under the infectious spell of their indefatigable champion of oldies, Jerry Blavat.
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Delaware school district closed after death of pro wrestler Jay Briscoe at age 38
According to Sports Illustrated, Jay Briscoe was killed in a crash in Laurel, Delaware.
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This 22-year-old is trying to save us from ChatGPT before it changes writing forever
A college kid's mission to prevent misuse of artificial intelligence.
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Lisa Marie Presley dies at 54 after hospitalization
Her mother Priscilla Presley says in a statement Thursday that the only child of Elvis Presley died after being rushed to the hospital earlier that day.
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The first-of-its-kind report, which interviewed gun violence victims, suggests instead thematic reporting that identifies broken policies and institutions.
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New Jersey requires the Board of Education to create statewide information literacy standards, teaching students to assess a variety of sources.
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WHYY News is committed to reporting on solutions to Philadelphia’s gun violence crisis, and we recognize the reporting may be traumatic for some.
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Gratitude, acceptance, and hope: WHYY reporters reflect on their journalism of 2022
As the year wraps up, we’re taking stock of some of the impactful moments from across our newsroom that shaped us as journalists in 2022.
2 years ago
For visually impaired art fans, Philly museum’s scent-based exhibit ‘leveled the playing field’
Sissel Tolaas, an artist with a background in chemistry, says she spent 30 years collecting smell molecules.
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Loyal fans tailgate Jim Gardner’s final newscast at Action News studio
Dozens gathered in the parking lot across the street from the Action News Studio to tailgate Jim Gardner’s final newscast.
2 years ago
Listen 1:31Twitter poll closes with users voting for Musk exit as chief
There was no immediate announcement from Twitter, or Musk, about whether that would happen, though Musk said that he would abide by the results.
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