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Philadelphia Folk Festival returns this weekend at Old Pool Farm
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. In its 61st year, the Philadelphia Folk Festival returns this weekend to pack Old Pool Farm with artists from all walks of life. The festival took a hiatus...
Chester Pike facelift: Delco officials propose upgrades for a thoroughfare more friendly to pedestrians and bicyclists
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. Chester Pike in Delaware County could soon have narrower car lanes, bike paths and wider...
Federal ban on noncompete agreements comes under legal attack
The federal government wants to make it easier for employees to quit a job and work for a competitor. But some companies say a new rule created by the Federal Trade Commission will make it hard to protect trade secrets and investments they make in their employees. At least three...
‘Disheartening and frustrating’: Del. education secretary pleads with Christina school board to focus on students amid controversies
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Christina School District’s board approved an interim superintendent Tuesday night during a meeting...
These 50 Pa. school districts are getting extra money because of their high tax burdens
This story originally appeared on Spotlight PA. Fifty Pennsylvania school districts with serious property tax burdens will receive an extra $32 million as part of a sweeping effort to overhaul education funding in this year’s budget. The supplements, which range from $50,000 to $5 million, target districts with high...
Philadelphia Zoo debuts ‘critically endangered’ Sumatran orangutan baby
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Clinging shyly to his mother, six-week-old Jambi made his public debut Wednesday morning in the Philadelphia Zoo’s orangutan enclosure. Cameras on the other side of the fence captured every moment between Tua and her son.
Rooftop solar has a fraud problem. The industry is working to build back trust
The solar power industry is booming and that growth helps the world meet its climate goals by replacing fossil fuels. But an emerging problem in the U.S. solar business that installs panels on homes risks slowing the effort to cut the country’s emissions. Customer complaints against the country’s residential...
Pennsylvania troopers stop drivers at similar rates no matter their race or ethnicity, study finds
Pennsylvania drivers were pulled over and cited by state police last year at roughly comparable rates for various races and ethnicities, according to information about 450,000 vehicle stops that was made public on Wednesday. “The findings across multiple analyses demonstrated no substantive racial and ethnic differences in the initial reason...
Philly-area teachers and students debate proposed school cellphone ban
More school districts nationwide are banning cell phones – even some states are passing rules restricting smartphone use in classes. This summer, Pennsylvania passed a bill to pilot cell phone bans in schools and New Jersey and Delaware are also experimenting with more restrictive rules. But do cell-free classrooms improve learning, attention and mental health? Are there downsides to confiscating student devices?
Why we love our stuff
Did you have a favorite stuffed animal or blanket when you were a kid? Do you still have it today? Childhood possessions are filled with memories and meaning so we hold on to them for many years. In this hour we explore the uniquely human behavior of owning things and...
As the climate warms, more Philly public schools get A/C — but dozens still don’t have enough
This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover? Get in touch.
3rd Philly Special Christmas album in the works, Lane Johnson says
This story originally appeared on 6abc. We’ve been trying to hold onto summer, even though back-to-school news – and even pumpkin spice stories – have been creeping in. Now, there’s talk of Christmas. We may be months away from trimming the tree and hanging up the...
Real groundhog found among stuffed animals inside claw machine in Pennsylvania
This story originally appeared on 6abc. A real groundhog was found surrounded by stuffed animals inside a claw machine near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Game Commission posted photos of last week’s animal rescue. Sorry kids, this one can’t be claimed and taken home. A game warden came in...
Preview: My Penguin Friend
Jean Reno, the celebrated French actor, talks with Patrick Stoner about bringing the emotional true story of a friendship that knew no bounds & touched everyone. WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Please give today.
Philly’s Peirce College and Scranton’s Lackawanna College will merge into one school
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Philadelphia’s Peirce College and Scranton’s Lackawanna College, two institutions that specialize in serving the needs of working adults, plan to merge. The merger to create a...
Sereyrath ‘One’ Van emigrated to Philly in 1984 as his family fled genocide. Advocates are fighting his deportation to a county he’s never known
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Sereyrath Van, known to many as “One,” has no memories outside U.S. soil. Now, the 44-year-old is fighting an order from Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE)...
Bridging Blocks: The immigration debate comes to Northeast Philly
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Northeast Philadelphia includes many immigrant-dominant neighborhoods. In some communities, about half the population is foreign-born, according to the U.S. Census estimates in 2022. About a dozen neighbors discussed...
Early voting is underway for Delaware’s primary election. Here’s who is on the ballot
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. A multitude of statewide and local primary races will be decided Tuesday, Sept. 10 in Delaware, setting the stage for the Nov. 5 general election, when voters will elect a new governor, lieutenant governor, Wilmington mayor and two members of Congress.
1 year later, Eddie Irizarry is remembered in poetry
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. On the one-year anniversary of the killing of Eddie Irizarry by former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial, an anthology of poems is being released about that shooting and many other examples of death by police force.
Delaware candidates for governor debate ahead of Sept. 10 primary
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. Three Democrats and two Republicans running to replace Delaware Gov. John Carney will meet up at the Dover Library on Wednesday for a debate hosted by the Delaware Journalism Collaborative. Tonight’s debate will start at 7 p.m. and is scheduled to run for 90 minutes.
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