Protests
SEPTA riders rally at City Hall to preserve free-ride programs in new budget
The Zero Fare program provides free rides to low-income residents, and the Key Advantage program offers them to city employees.
4 days ago
While dozens protested at City Hall, members of the group Philly Iranians said they are “concerned” for family members in Iran and “hopeful” that the regime will fall.
1 week ago
Listen 1:14Quakertown police chief on leave after violent confrontation with student protesters
Scott McElree was seen on video placing a student in a chokehold during a protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
1 week ago
Parents and residents said they were frustrated by the district’s response to a clash between police and students during a protest Feb. 20 that ended in five student arrests.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:14Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 02/26/2026
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us for this February episode to address top issues like rising energy costs, the homelessness crisis, and property reassessment.
Air Date: February 26, 2026 9:00 pm
Listen 51:15The literature included a scope’s crosshairs placed over a photo collage of the board of managers. A spokesperson said expulsions are rare.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:13Video showed Scott McElree wrestling a student to the ground following a school walkout.
2 weeks ago
The civil rights organization has reached out to student demonstrators following the Feb. 20 incident at Quakertown Community High School in Bucks County.
2 weeks ago
Bucks DA investigating Quakertown police after violent confrontation with students protesting ICE
Videos show officers confronting student protesters in the Pennsylvania town, which the Bucks NAACP said “raised serious questions.”
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:03Studio 2 Extra: Nikole Hannah-Jones on erasing Black history and civil rights
With the slavery exhibit back at Philadelphia’s President’s House, we spoke with Pulitzer winner Nikole Hannah-Jones on why this fight is about more than erased history.
Air Date: February 20, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 17:04The judge, a President George W. Bush appointee, likened the administration’s rationale for removing the panels to the authoritarian regime in George Orwell’s novel "1984."
3 weeks ago
One of the demands of Wednesday’s protests is for Target to deny federal agents entry to stores unless they have judicial warrants authorizing arrests.
4 weeks ago
Historians, faith leaders, politicians and tour guides denounced the federal government’s removal of the display as Philly’s lawsuit goes through federal court.
4 weeks ago
Protesters arrested after disrupting construction of CHOP parking garage in Grays Ferry
Three protesters were arrested after standing on the site for more than an hour Thursday morning. They say the garage will worsen air pollution.
1 month ago
Guns are often portrayed as a symbol of conservative identity. Yet, as NPR reports, gun ownership and training have been rising among people with liberal political views.
Air Date: February 3, 2026 12:00 pm
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