
Media
40 years ago, a legendary Philly columnist helped defuse a prison hostage situatoin
The Graterford crisis was one of many negotiated by well-trusted Chuck Stone, who spent two decades at the Daily News.
3 years ago
Proposed Philly media policy called a ‘gag order.’ District says it’s ‘standard operating procedure’
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers said the proposed policy constituted “egregious and reprehensible attempts” to limit its members’ ability to speak to the media.
3 years ago
South Jersey social media influencer, Philly-based companies sued for misleading customers
Dana Chanel co-owns and operates one company with her sister and the other with her father.
3 years ago
Voters will make big decisions at the polls tomorrow, if they haven't already mailed that ballot in. And, the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival opens this week.
Air Date: November 1, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:29After 41 years in the journalism game, Annette is closing her notebook for the very last time. She is retiring from her work as a journalist and leaving WHYY.
3 years ago
Listen 6:54Facebook Inc. rebrands as Meta to stress ‘metaverse’ plan
Experts point out that it also appears to be an attempt to change the subject from the Facebook Papers.
3 years ago
Public radio innovator reflects on his historic career ahead of Hall of Fame induction
Bill Siemering, one of the founding board members of NPR, reflects on his historic career with “Morning Edition” host Jennifer Lynn.
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Listen 2:24Kate Scott ready to continue shattering glass ceilings as first female announcer for the 76ers
Kate Scott, the new 76ers play-by-play TV announcer, wants to show that women and members of the LGBTQ+ community belong in sports.
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Listen 6:18Harvey Clark, award-winning newsman, dies at 76
Clark's family plans to hold a “Celebration of Life” ceremony once the COVID-19 pandemic recedes.
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On-set deaths from prop guns are rare — but not unheard of
The death of director of photography Halyna Hutchins on a film set in Santa Fe, N.M., is a reminder that prop weapons can pose a serious risk.
3 years ago
Facebook paying fine to settle U.S. suit on discrimination
Facebook is paying a $4.75 million fine and up to $9.5 million to eligible victims to resolve the Justice Department’s allegations that it discriminated against U.S. workers.
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Nobel Peace Prize awarded to journalists Ressa and Muratov
The Nobel Committee said Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia were honored for “their courageous fight for freedom of expression.”
3 years ago
Twitch, the popular game streaming service, confirms that its data has been hacked
The Amazon-owned company, which has more than 7 million creators streaming every month, made the announcement in a statement Wednesday on Twitter.
3 years ago
It’s not unusual to get mustard on a cheesesteak, Philly shop owners say
Tobias Harris sparked the latest edition of the city’s eternal sandwich debate.
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