Philadelphia
Philly, meet the new normal of spring allergy season
Tree and grass pollen are at extreme levels, according to local pollen counts. Experts say climate change is to blame for longer allergy seasons.
3 months ago
Listen 1:05Democratic floor leader Rep. Matt Bradford proposed the rule change after Dem. Rep. Kevin Boyle voted remotely while being sought on charges he violated a restraining order.
3 months ago
Thanks anyway, Bobby: In North Philly, Kennedy family endorses Biden for 2024 over one of their own
Joe Biden received the endorsement of the Kennedy family at large in Philadelphia on Thursday.
3 months ago
Listen 1:17Uber rider verification rolls out in Philadelphia, 11 other cities, to increase security for all
You could see a blue verification checkmark on your Uber account as of Thursday. Riders will be "verified" to make sure they are who they claim to be.
3 months ago
Philly City Council votes to expand protections for contract workers
The city is on track to expand labor protections for workers inside Center City office towers slated for renovation into residential buildings.
3 months ago
Drexel University is phasing out herbicides, pesticides on campus grounds
Researchers say weed killers can harm the environment and pose potential human health risks.
3 months ago
Listen 1:08Can Homelessness Be Criminalized?, A Preview of Philadelphia’s Festival Season
An upcoming Supreme Court case could determine whether people have the right to sleep on the streets or if homelessness could be criminalized.
Air Date: April 18, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 44:56The Sixers are heading to the playoffs. Here’s the full schedule
The Sixers will face the Knicks in their first round matchup, which kicks off Saturday in New York at Madison Square Garden.
3 months ago
Earth Day celebrations, Festival of Colors, Motown Magic and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
April 18–21: Manayunk StrEAT Festival in Philly, The Pine Barons in N.J. and ‘The Flatlanders’ in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
3 months ago
Listen 5:25Pew’s 2024 ‘State of the City’ event underscores big wins, big issues and trends to look for
Almost 200 people packed the auditorium at WHYY on Wednesday for the official launch of Pew’s latest State of the City report.
3 months ago
Former Eagle Jason Kelce lost his Super Bowl LII ring in probably the most Cincinnati way ever
The recently-retired Eagles center said his ring is probably in a landfill after it was used in the “Lombaby Games” at the University of Cincinnati.
3 months ago
As gun violence looms over Pennsylvania youth, local organizations offer safe spaces
Firearms, including homicides, suicides and unintentional injuries, are the leading cause of death for American children and teens.
3 months ago
Trauma and Gun Violence Reporting, Housing Prices Through the Roof, Sixers in Play-In Tournament
Gun violence in Philadelphia is down, but you wouldn't know it from the news headlines. We'll talk about how gun violence reporting re-traumatizes survivors.
Air Date: April 17, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 42:59Why this Center City medical marijuana dispensary is closing on 4/20
After the biggest cannabis shopping day of the year, the business will shutter after its landlord cut the lease short.
3 months ago
Listen 1:01Philadelphia adults are more likely to have a college degree than the national average but less likely than some peer cities.
3 months ago
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