
Philadelphia
Philly says it’s ready to welcome migrants sent by bus from Texas with ‘open arms’
The city will use its experience helping other immigrant arrivals to aid those being sent to Philadelphia from the Texas border.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania House tees up vote to remove Philly DA Larry Krasner
Republicans in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Tuesday moved closer to impeaching Democratic Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner.
3 years ago
Understanding the stop and frisk debate in Philadelphia, in 5 charts
In the midst of Philadelphia’s ongoing gun violence crisis, some people are asking whether the controversial policing practice stop and frisk is part of the answer.
3 years ago
Episode 1: How did we get here?
WHYY and Temple University collaborated on a podcast looking at the controversial policing practice stop and frisk. Episode 1 is “How Did We Get Here?”
Air Date: November 15, 2022
Listen 26:56Behind stop and frisk: The history, the controversy, the findings
Philly City Council members reignited the debate on stop and frisk as a solution to the city’s gun violence crisis, raising questions about what makes residents feel safe.
3 years ago
Chew on this: Philly gumball machines dispense poetry and mental health care
Local poet LindoYes! Is distributing free positive poetry and access to city behavioral health resources through nostalgic gumball machines.
3 years ago
Listen 1:24A few weeks ago, a report commissioned by the Office of Violence Prevention revealed that CCIP staff are undertrained, and often overwhelmed, and lacking cohesion.
3 years ago
Regional Roundup: November 14, 2022
Action News' Jim Gardner joins us to talk about his decades on the air. Also, the CDC has updated guidelines for opioid prescription. And, innovation at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Air Date: November 14, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Give away all your stuff: Where to donate things you no longer need in Philly
From local nonprofits to thrift shops, and national charities to upcycling stores, where to send clothes and other items for a purposeful second life.
3 years ago
WHYY’s ‘Stop and Frisk’ podcast explores solutions to gun violence
The new podcast from WHYY and the Logan Center for Urban Investigative Reporting asks neighborhood communities for answers to tough questions.
3 years ago
Listen 1:27‘She knows how to have fun.’ Moss-Coane wraps 35 years of ‘Radio Times’
Past producers recall working on Philly’s longtime daily call-in radio show. “I've never had a boss like Marty.”
3 years ago
Listen 3:26How it felt to be a Phillies photographer this postseason: ‘Everybody is photogenic’
Heather Barry on the thrill of her first Red October experience.
3 years ago
First-time Philly home buyers feeling the pinch of historic mortgage rates and high prices
Like big cities across the country, Philadelphia’s housing market is feeling the impact of high rates, with potential first-time homebuyers being the hardest hit.
3 years ago
Philadelphia preparing for possible arrival of migrants from Texas
Officials called the situation "fluid," adding that Texas officials have not coordinated with the City of Philadelphia.
3 years ago
The Philadelphia chickenman is using his platform to address hunger in his neighborhood
South Philadelphia Community Fridge raised $1,000 in a less than day after Alexander Tominsky solicited donations on Twitter.
3 years ago