
Philadelphia
‘We need help’: Students at Dobbins High School walk out over safety concerns
Between 50 and 100 students walked out of Dobbins High School Monday afternoon to protest unsafe conditions at the school.
3 years ago
Philly’s Festival Pier to be transformed into massive mixed-use development
The site of the city’s trash incinerator in the 70s and 80s and a concert venue in the 2000s will soon be home to apartment units and retail spaces.
3 years ago
Homeowners told City Council that MV Realty deceptively locked them into a 40-year exclusive sales agreement for a few hundred dollars.
3 years ago
What to know about Amen Brown, the state rep running for Philly mayor
The 35-year-old Philadelphia native is not your run-of-the-mill Democrat.
3 years ago
Philly schools will require masking for 2 weeks following winter break
The school district’s decision comes amid concerns of the "tripledemic" of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza (flu), and COVID-19.
3 years ago
Meek Mill goes deep for Philly kids caught in justice system
Meek Mill and Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin shared laughs Tuesday at an outing arranged to brighten the day for children from families caught in the criminal justice system.
3 years ago
Philly’s heralded eviction diversion program is considered a win-win — for most
The program is guided by one goal: To settle disagreements between landlords and tenants outside of court and without an eviction filing.
3 years ago
Listen 5:52Philly POPS musicians vote to strike if necessary, citing ‘decade of mismanagement’
95% of Philly POPS union members vote to authorize strike, if needed, as collective bargaining discussions with POPS executives stall.
3 years ago
Some Philly Swifties are getting another chance at Eras Tour tix after Ticketmaster fail
Fans with presale codes will receive invites to try again.
3 years ago
Future of Center City discussion calls for better office design, more attractions
What does the future hold for Philadelphia's downtown area? It could mean an expansion of Center City’s residential footprint.
3 years ago
Former Phillies ace, Whiz Kid Curt Simmons dead at 93
Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. He was 93.
3 years ago
5 solutions to Philly’s gun violence crisis
Guest hosts Sam Searles and Kole Long asked two community leaders, a clinician, a high school student, and a city public safety staffer for their solutions to gun violence.
3 years ago
Policing is changing in some Philly neighborhoods. This community program is spreading the word
A PPD pilot program changes the way police officers handle minor violations. In response, the ACLU has community ambassadors informing the public about their rights.
3 years ago
Listen 3:35WHYY gun violence prevention reporter Sam Searles and Temple University student Kole Long host a panel of concerned community members.
Air Date: December 13, 2022
Listen 41:29New affordable housing units are coming to Grays Ferry and Point Breeze
At least 1,000 new homes will be built, under the Neighborhood Preservation Initiative. The goal is to turn middle income renters into first-time homebuyers.
3 years ago