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(re)FOCUS 2024 Revisits Groundbreaking Celebration of Women’s Art
Next on You Oughta Know, find out how (re)FOCUS is celebrating the 50th anniversary of a groundbreaking citywide festival recognizing women artists. Learn how Brandywine Workshop shares global perspectives through art. See how The Artfront Partnership brings beauty to vacant spaces. Explore art and feminism, including evolving works by Mary Cassat, at the Phila. Museum of Art.
Harris raised a massive $310 million in July, as she looks to reset November’s race against Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris ‘ campaign announced Friday that it raised $310 million last month, an eyepopping sum showing that donors who once seemed spooked about the prospects for November’s election with President Joe Biden are now offering mountains of cash to boost his former No. 2. The...
New details released in insurance theft first uncovered by WHYY News. Del. lawmakers question lack of transparency
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Delaware Senate Republicans continue to call for legislative hearings despite a new report from Gov. John Carney administration giving additional details on last year’s theft of taxpayer funding by a former state employee.
Hall-Long’s campaign finance scandal sends Delaware governor’s race into uncharted territory
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Delaware’s topsy-turvy race for governor keeps careening down uncharted paths. Consider all that’s...
From Wilmington to Paris: Megumi Field represents Team USA in artistic swimming at Olympics
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Starting before dawn, Olympic artistic swimmer Megumi Field’s day is packed with intensity. Her alarm rings at 4:30 a.m., and soon after she heads to the training...
Hydrogen-related businesses pay to network. Environmental justice advocates say those doors should be open to the public
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A few dozen people in business attire gathered over bagels and coffee at the SEPTA headquarters in Philadelphia on Tuesday, eager to promote and discuss the proposed Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub, or MACH2.
Third-party candidates file to run for president, U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania
More than a dozen third-party candidates for president, U.S. Senate and three statewide offices filed paperwork ahead of Thursday’s deadline to get on November’s general election ballot in Pennsylvania, raising the possibility that they could play spoiler in high-stakes and close races in the battleground state. Pennsylvania is...
Princeton celebrates release of Evan Gershkovich from Russian prison
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Former Princeton High School’s soccer coach Wayne Sutcliffe recalled Wall Street Journal reporter and his former student Evan Gershkovich as “an inspiration.”. “Not just for our...
Pennsylvania’s long-running dispute over dates on mail-in voting ballots is back in the courts
A technical requirement that Pennsylvania voters write accurate dates on the exterior envelope of mail-in ballots was again the subject of a court proceeding on Thursday as advocates argued the mandate unfairly leads to otherwise valid votes being thrown out. A five-judge Commonwealth Court panel heard about two hours of...
A student loan forgiveness program is celebrated at Philly City Hall
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. The head of the U.S. Department of Education, Miguel Cardona, came to Philadelphia on Thursday to hear how a student loan forgiveness program for public employees is working.
Elections 101: How decentralized election administration makes big fraud basically impossible
This story originally appeared on Spotlight PA. At the heart of former President Donald Trump’s false claim that the 2020 election was stolen from him is a fundamental misunderstanding of how elections work in Pennsylvania. Such massive fraud involving thousands of stolen votes would need to be witnessed here...
From South Jersey to South Philly, Phillies pitcher Tyler Phillips has been a lifelong fan
Tyler Phillips missed the 2008 World Series parade, stuck in grade school while Jimmy Rollins, Ryan Howard, Chase Utley and the rest of the Phillies enjoyed that celebratory ride down Broad Street. No matter how much an 11-year-old Phillips tried to convince mom, she said no, school came first. “I...
The DNC virtual roll call to nominate Kamala Harris is underway. This is how it will work
Don’t expect a balloon drop, at least not yet. Delegates to the Democratic National Convention began officially selecting their nominee for president in a process that kicked off Thursday. But unlike in past years, they are not doing so in the raucous party atmosphere of the convention floor or even during the convention itself. Instead, they are filling out electronic ballots at their homes, offices or vacation spots more than two weeks before the first delegate steps foot inside Chicago’s United Center.
A massive prisoner swap involving the United States and Russia is underway, an AP source says
A massive prisoner swap involving the United States and Russia was underway Thursday, a person familiar with the matter said. The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because details had not been publicly disclosed, did not specify who is included in the deal. But Americans considered by the U.S. to be wrongfully detained in Russia include Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan, a corporate security executive from Michigan.
What polling shows about the top VP contenders for Kamala Harris
As Vice President Kamala Harris prepares to announce her running mate, a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that several of the top contenders for the role are largely unknown to Americans. Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly stands out as one with more name recognition and higher favorability, particularly among Democrats.
BlackStar Film Festival, The Doobie Brothers, The Homey Awards, Rittenhopalooza and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
The Eagles (unofficially) begin their 2024-2025 season on Thursday when they host an open practice at the Lincoln Financial Center. No, the NFL is not back quite yet, but this is the annual first sign that pro football is just around the corner. It’s not the only game in town, The Basketball Tournament comes to Drexel University with a million-dollar prize for the winning team, also on the hardwood this weekend is the 19th annual Rumph Classic. Popular annual festivals this weekend are focused on food, from the Sweet Corn Festival in the ‘burbs, to the 2nd Street Festival in Northern Liberties, to the Philadelphia Taco Festival in South Philly. Music and culture are at the forefront of the 16th annual ACANA Festival, and dancers who appreciate jazz, lindy hop and swing can indulge their passions at Rittenhopalooza. If you love classic soft rock, also known by the GenZ rebrand as “yacht rock,” head to Camden for The Doobie Brothers on Saturday night.
Philly’s Center City restaurants hope for a boost as remote work wanes
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Lamberti Pizza & Market is just one of nearly 500 brick-and-mortar restaurants across Center City eager for a slice of hungry customers. And like many downtown businesses, the...
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