Skip to content
The latest news and information from the world's most respected news source. BBC World Service delivers up-to-the-minute news, expert analysis, commentary, features and interviews.

BBC World Service

Listen Live

Listen Live

NPR's Morning Edition takes listeners around the country and the world with two hours of multi-faceted stories and commentaries that inform, challenge and occasionally amuse. Morning Edition is the most listened-to news radio program in the country.
Next

Morning Edition

NPR's Morning Edition takes listeners around the country and the world with two hours of multi-faceted stories and commentaries that inform, challenge and occasionally amuse. Morning Edition is the most listened-to news radio program in the country.

WHYY
rewind
play
fast-forward
 
 
 
Radio Schedule
WHYY
  • DONATE
Primary Menu
  • News
  • Radio & Podcasts
    • Radio Schedule
    • Ways to Stream
    • WHYY Listen App
  • TV
    • WHYY TV Schedule
    • WHYY Watch App
    • Live TV
    • Watch on Demand
    • Stream PBS Kids
  • Arts
  • Events
  • Education
    • WHYY Youth Media
    • WHYY Media Labs
    • WHYY Early Education Programs
    • For Students
    • Pathways to Media Careers
    • Youth Media Awards
  • Support
    • Membership
    • WHYY Passport
    • WHYY Member Portal
    • Sponsorship
    • Vehicle Donation Program
    • Volunteer
  • NEWSLETTERS
  • DONATE

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania lawmakers have approved video gaming terminals such as this one for installation at
Politics & Policy

Moody’s questions Pa. gaming expansion as demand slackens

Lawmakers tried to address concerns by requiring new casinos to be a certain distance from established ones.

8 years ago

Delaware County council candidate Kevin Madden (left) was one of two Democrats to win seats on the five-member board, while the bid of Republican candidate Dave White (right) fell short. (Dave Davies/WHYY)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Democrats win big in Philly suburbs — Congress next?

Democrats had historic wins in local offices in three suburban counties, raising their hopes they can flip some suburban congressional seats next year.

8 years ago

Listen 2:11
Homes like these on Spruce Street in University City have seen a rapid increase in rents and property taxes. (WHYY, file)
NewsWorks Tonight
Politics & Policy

Pa. voters passed new rules for property taxes. So, now what?

Ryan Briggs, of City & State PA, joins NewsWorks Tonight host Dave Heller to discuss the possibility of lowering or eliminating property taxes across the commonwealth.

8 years ago

Listen 4:31
In this undated photo released by the Pennsylvania State Police, Cpl. Seth J. Kelly, is shown. Authorities have identified a Kelly as the Pennsylvania State Police trooper who was shot several times Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, during a traffic stop and remains hospitalized in critical condition. (Pennsylvania State Police via AP Photo)
Courts & Law

Police: Pennsylvania trooper saves own life with tourniquet

Cpl. Seth Kelly, 39, remained hospitalized in critical condition after suffering gunshot wounds to his neck and shoulder area and to his leg in the close-quarters gunfight.

8 years ago

A pipeline construction site in Jackson Township, Butler County, Pa. A recent ruling over a disputed valve station in Chester County has created more construction delays for the Mariner East 2 natural gas liquids pipeline. (Keith Srakocic/AP Photo)
StateImpact Pennsylvania
Science

Mariner East 2 pipeline completion delayed again

The controversial cross-state project has been beset with technical, environmental and regulatory challenges.

8 years ago

In this Oct. 25, 2017, file photo, Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Sallie Mundy, a Republican, is pictured  (Matt Rourke/AP Photo, file)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

GOP incumbent, Justice Sallie Mundy, keeps Pa. Supreme Court seat

A Republican justice kept her seat on Pennsylvania's highest court Tuesday and voters approved a constitutional amendment that could eventually lead to property tax cuts.

8 years ago

A group of Dauphin County Democrats gathered in Harrisburg to watch election returns come in. (Katie Meyer/WITF)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

With election results in, many Pa. Dems optimistic about next year

Onlookers in the commonwealth say they're already ahead looking to 2018.

8 years ago

The amendment could eventually mean homeowners pay less in property taxes, but it's not likely to happen soon. (AP)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Pa. voters pass property tax amendment

Pennsylvania voters agreed to a ballot measure that will amend the constitution to let municipalities stop charging property taxes.

8 years ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Elect Larry Krasner speaks at his victory party
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Quiet Philly area elections pack a punch

This off-off-year election could have a major impact in Philadelphia and one suburban county.

8 years ago

York City Council President Michael Helfrich, a Republican, embraces a supporter after winning the mayor's race. (Emily Previti/WITF)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Democrats dominate major mayors’ races in Pennsylvania

Democrats secured the mayor’s offices in several Pennsylvania cities, although the Republican nominee did win one of the state's most hotly contested races.

8 years ago

A polling place at Paulsboro Sportsmen’s Club in Paulsboro, New Jersey.
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania and New Jersey 2017 general election results

Check here for the results of the Pennsylvania and New Jersey races we'll be watching most closely.

8 years ago

(image via https://fizzanocannonforjudge.com/)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Republicans furious over ballot error in Philadelphia

Ballots in an unknown number of Philadelphia polling places misstated the name of a Republican statewide judicial candidate.

8 years ago

(<a href='http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-140867215/stock-photo-symbol-of-law-and-justice-law-and-justice-concept.html'>Photo</a> via ShutterStock)
Speak Easy
Courts & Law

We should keep partisan politics out of Pennsylvania’s judicial selection

We should not be voting for judges. The partisan process taints the impartiality so critical to the bench, and diminishes public confidence in the court system.

8 years ago

Pennsylvania State Police vehicle
Courts & Law

Pennsylvania State Police trooper shot during traffic stop

The shooting happened on a highway in Plainfield Township, Northampton County, about 65 miles north of Philadelphia.

8 years ago

Instead of raising taxes, lawmakers turned to gambling to help fill a budget hole. (AP)
Money

It’ll take at least a year to enact Pa.’s new gambling expansion

Enacting the expansion will involve auctioning off casino licenses — something the board has never done before.

8 years ago

Page 541 of 560« First«...539540541542543...»Last »
Arts & Entertainment Community Courts & Law Education Health Lifestyle Money Politics & Policy Science Urban Planning Weather
  • WHYY thanks our sponsors — become a WHYY sponsor
  • WHYY thanks our sponsors — become a WHYY sponsor

Latest News

  • Camden residents share concerns about school budget cuts, student achievement and superintendent hiring process

    8 hours ago

  • Teachers sue over Trump’s immigration crackdown, saying students are staying home

    9 hours ago

  • Smile! You’re on camera, Broad Street drivers

    10 hours ago

  • WHYY thanks our sponsors — become a WHYY sponsor

Want a digest of WHYY’s programs, events & stories? Sign up for our weekly newsletter.

Together we can reach 100% of WHYY’s fiscal year goal

Donate
Learn about WHYY Member benefits
Ways to Donate
WHYY

WHYY provides trustworthy, fact-based, local news and information and world-class entertainment to everyone in our community.

WHYY offers a voice to those not heard, a platform to share everyone’s stories, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY. It’s how we live.

Contact Us

Philadelphia

215.351.1200
talkback@whyy.org

Delaware

302.516.7506
talkback@whyy.org

Our Programs

  • Albie’s Elevator
  • Art Outside
  • Billy Penn at WHYY
  • Check, Please! Philly
  • The Connection
  • Delishtory
  • Flicks
  • Fresh Air
  • Good Souls
  • Movers & Makers
  • On Stage at Curtis
  • Peak Travel
  • Philadelphia Revealed
  • PlanPhilly
  • The Pulse
  • Radio Times Rewind
  • Studio 2
  • Things To Do
  • Voices in the Family
  • WHYY News Climate Desk
  • You Oughta Know
  • Young Creators Studio
  • Young, Unhoused and Unseen
  • Your Democracy

Inside WHYY

  • About
    • Social Responsibility at WHYY
    • Board and Executives
    • Community Advisory Board
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Employment
    • Internships
    • Press Room
    • Meet Our Newsroom
    • WHYY News Style Guide
    • WHYY Productions
    • WHYY Spaces
    • Submissions
    • History
    • Directions
    • Coverage Area
    • Financial Statements
    • WHYY Community Report
    • Supporters
    • Privacy
  • Mobile Apps
  • Meet Our Newsroom
  • Employment
  • Lifelong Learning Award
  • N.I.C.E. Initiative
  • Contact Us
  • Sponsorship
  • Directions
  • FCC Public Files
  • FCC Applications

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
Sign up for a Newsletter

© MMXXV WHYY

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use for WHYY.org