Archives: Segments

Kristal Bush started her service, Bridging the Gap, in 2012. As a child, she went years without seeing her dad. Her mom didn’t have a car that could make it from Philly.

James Peterson, a Lehigh University faculty member and WHYY contributor, has resigned from the school amid an investigation into multiple accusations of sexual misconduct.

The aftermath of Hurricane Maria may give rise to mobilized activism in Puerto Rico, finds a team of Philadelphia artists.

King's speech to a group of students at Barratt Junior High School in South Philadelphia urged them to make better lives. Many of them did.

Colorful and controversial New Jersey governor leaves office after eight years with record-low approval ratings. But he was a national leader in combating addiction.

If the "safe-injection" site does launch, will federal law enforcers crack down, as they have vowed to do in other places?

NewsWorks Tonight host Dave Heller sits down for his weekly conversation with Gallup's Frank Newport to talk about trends in U.S. opinion.

With Gov.-elect Phil Murphy ready to take office, proponents of allowing immigrants in the country illegally to get a driver's license are optimistic.

A Passion For Music Produced by: Karen Smyles The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra is the tri-state region’s ...

Lifelong resident Frank Moran, the former City Council president, is optimistic about the city's future as he begins work as mayor.

Pa.'s 20-year-old charter law has been criticized by every side of the political aisle. A new report from Public Citizens for Children and Youth offers ideas for change.

This year the task force is adding eight bills to its agenda.

A San Francisco photographer took pictures of her neighbors and built a sense of community along the way.

As more farmers choose Detroit as a place to put down roots, some are wondering what the future of urban agriculture look like.

Mice, rats, mosquitoes, lizards, and other animals are adapting to live in environments created by humans.