Philadelphia-area psychotherapists struggle to navigate the world of ‘Uberized’ online counseling platforms
Therapists say investor-backed counseling giants monopolize search results and pressure them to take high caseloads at low pay.
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New Jersey community arts programs fill gaps in kids education and spark creativity
When arts programs are limited in programming and time in the traditional classroom, community arts programs step up to round out exposure.
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What should Philly’s streeteries look like? The city wants your input
Two concept designs are on display at LOVE Park for public view and input until Nov. 23.
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WPSU names Fred Vigeant as general manager under WHYY ownership
The station that faced closure this year is getting new leadership after a deal with WHYY kept it alive.
5 key takeaways about immigrants and the Greater Philadelphia economy, per report
Speakers at an event Tuesday co-hosted by The Welcoming Center and WHYY highlighted data showing immigrants’ integral role in the region’s economic growth.
Philadelphia Gas Works CEO got free trips to Phillies spring training, but didn’t disclose required details on state ethics form
PGW spends millions in ads with the MLB team. The utility’s CEO is in apparent violation of state ethics law for not disclosing the value of the accepted gifts.
The state of capital punishment in the US
Public support for the death penalty has steadily declined in the modern era. But in recent years, executions surged. What’s behind the rise?
WHYY Names Fred Vigeant General Manager of WPSU
Public media veteran will lead an experienced local team as WPSU begins its next chapter under WHYY’s stewardship.
Hydropower parts manufacturer in Northeast Philadelphia lands federal research partnership
Kingsbury plans to test new materials for hydroelectric power equipment that can support the needs of modern-day grids.
An ambitious financial experiment tried to support struggling rural hospitals in Pa. for years. Did it work?
The Pennsylvania Rural Health Model ran from 2019 through 2024 at 18 hospitals across the commonwealth.
Delaware recently implemented 2 land-use laws. Here’s what they mean for affordable housing
House Bill 450 and Senate Bill 23 both require Delaware counties and local governments to make changes in the way they approve developments.
Light pollution, wildfire smoke threaten view of the stars in the Philly suburbs
Light pollution and consecutive summers of Canadian wildfires have made it harder to stargaze in even the most remote places in Philadelphia’s suburbs.
EPA announces new plan to clean up arsenic contamination at Vineland chemical site
The Vineland Chemical Company produced arsenic-based herbicides and fungicides for 45 years, causing widespread contamination.
Montgomery County launches voter services chatbot ‘Mo’
The generative AI-powered chatbot uses information from Montgomery County’s voter services website to answer basic election questions.
6 Burning Questions We Have About the Phillies
John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discuss what the Phils need to do this off-season.
How Chinese Restaurants Became An American Institution
The story of how chop suey and General Tso's chicken became distinctly American.
WHYY’s ‘Fresh Air’ co-hosts each receive lifetime achievement honors
Terry Gross and Tonya Mosley are being honored, respectively, by the Radio Television Digital News Association and EBONY magazine.
Philly goes head-to-head against Chicago and Los Angeles to see which city can pick up the most trash
After a disappointing loss to Chicago last year, volunteers in Philadelphia say they hope to prove a point while also cleaning up the streets.
Will Latino voters swing back to Democrats?
Latino voters helped carry President Donald Trump back to the White House in 2024. Now they seem poised to swing hard the other way.
2 Philadelphia theaters are first in line to produce new Broadway shows
The Arden Theatre and Philadelphia Theatre Company were first to secure rights to “Girl from the North Country” and “Liberation.”
‘We can’t go down the same path’: Delaware educators, civil rights leaders blast state’s proposed school accountability plan
Educators say the plan opens old wounds from a previous effort where the money went to outside consultants instead of teachers’ classrooms.
A rural Pennsylvania community’s fight to save their only hospital, healthcare services in a ‘forgotten land’
Bradford Regional Medical Center has served residents in McKean County for nearly 140 years, but financial pressures have taken a toll.
Philly’s economy partly depends on international students. New federal rules could have a ‘huge chilling effect’
In 2025, international student enrollment declined for the first time in years, leading to an estimated $50 million loss for Pennsylvania.
A Wallingford mom successfully battled breast cancer during pregnancy. Now she’s fighting for more research funding
Modern research shows that breast cancer can be treated with chemotherapy during pregnancy with safe outcomes for mother and baby.
How one Upper Darby vintage synth shop is preserving old tech in the age of ‘disposable electronics’
Since starting in 2016, Bell Tone Synth Works has repaired instruments for influential artists such as Roger Waters and Dan Deacon.
Consumer Reports drops e-scooter recommendation over safety concerns, but some say they still have a place in Philadelphia
Children account for 45% of e-scooter-related injuries, according to a Johns Hopkins study.
Philadelphia’s Chinatown celebrates resilience, immigrant rights at Mid-Autumn Festival
Asian Americans United founded the festival in 1995 to mark the holiday, celebrated widely across Asia, that honors family reunions and the end of harvest season.
PGW upgrading infrastructure to cut a small fraction of its climate pollution
The project will reduce methane releases and cut the utility's overall greenhouse gas emissions by a fraction of a percent.
Philadelphia Youth Basketball plans to build new $50 million workforce facility after receiving $500,000 in state funds
The 40,000-square-foot facility, dubbed “The Generator,” is set to break ground in fall 2027 and open in early 2029.
Eric Bazilian of The Hooters
to discusses Philly music history and the art of looking backwards.
‘It’s going to be a genocide’: HIV activists from N.Y. and Philadelphia rally at City Hall
Over 100 HIV activists, nonprofit leaders and a city council member took to City Hall this afternoon to demand a reversal of President Donald Trump’s Medicaid cuts.
Sweet Treats
Sample sweet treats, savory pies and family bakery traditions around the Philadelphia region.
A Conversation for the Ages: Terry Gross in Conversation with Paul McCartney
Celebrating Terry Gross’s 50 years with Fresh Air, this extraordinary evening honors five decades of fearless curiosity, remarkable conversations, and journalistic excellence.
The Welcoming Center to release new report on immigration’s impact in Philadelphia region
An Oct. 6 event will explore data on immigrant entrepreneurship, homeownership, education and more.
‘Shocked’: Delaware legislators react to Gov. Meyer’s vetoes of four bills state lawmakers passed without opposition
All of the bill sponsors said they worked with the governor’s office on the legislation and did not anticipate a veto.
The Philadelphia Phillies 2026 Season Ends at the Hands of the Braves
The Phillies were eliminated from the postseason in the NL Wild Card round.
Curtain rises on South Jersey’s newest performing arts center in Willingboro
The Willingboro Performing Arts Center will welcome R&B legends Atlantic Starr for Saturday’s inaugural event.
What went wrong at Philly’s Academy of Natural Sciences? Former museum staffers point to years of missteps
“There was a big push to not be known as the dinosaur museum,” said one laid-off worker. That shift came with a cost, ex-staffers say.
The Fight to Save Rural Hospitals — and Access to Healthcare
Hospitals all over rural America are struggling, and many are closing. We explore what’s behind these closures, hear about how state-funded reimbursements were supposed to help, and learn about new initiatives to increase access healthcare, like “hospitals on wheels.”
Make Halloween analog again: Philly artist’s snail-mail newsletter features TV horror movie listings for antenna TVs
James Heimer’s The Matinee Idle keeps the spooky season weird.
Some new Medicaid rules have already changed: Why New Jersey officials and residents are worried about what happens next
Hundreds of thousands of Garden State residents covered by NJ FamilyCare will need to fill out paperwork on a new reporting schedule starting Jan. 1.
Wilmington’s new Creative Hub brings artists, residents and small businesses together on the city’s West Side
The new space aims to connect Wilmington’s West Side community with arts and creativity while helping local artists and small businesses develop and grow.
Camden residents, advocates push N.J. to seek compensation for neighbors from EMR
The state’s public nuisance lawsuit against a scrap metal recycler over repeated fires seeks operational changes. Residents say that’s not enough.
Hispanic Heritage Month Screening of American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez
The Philadelphia City Institute Library and WHYY present American Masters – American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez, a portrait of the pioneering playwright and filmmaker.
Philly tenants are waging a war against ‘junk’ fees. City Council may help
The fight is part of the “End Rental Ripoffs” campaign launched by members of a citywide tenant union. It’s unclear when legislation will be introduced.
Vernon Davis Got Called Out, Then Turned His Career Around
We hear from former NFL tight end Vernon Davis to learn how a moment of tough love became the catalyst that changed his career.
The case for oversharing
Harvard professor Leslie John on the benefits of revealing ourselves to others.
Norristown rally decries impact of ICE operations on community
Community members called on Gov. Josh Shapiro and local municipalities to pass legislation restricting cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The best TV shows of the 21st century
Seasoned TV critics join us to weigh in on the sleeper hits, the overhyped, and which shows are just incomparable.
Cómo un aviador de Dover presuntamente captó y violó a una joven de 15 años del condado de Bucks
Las autoridades señalan que los mensajes de Snapchat pronto adquirieron un tono sexual, lo que derivó en un viaje nocturno a Delaware y en cargos por violación de un menor.
New Jersey election 2026: What to know about the 3rd Congressional District race
Democratic incumbent Herb Conaway faces three challengers: Republican Michael McGuire, the Green Party’s Steven Welzer and Independent Ryan Michael Kelly.
The Jonas Brothers, ‘Mamma Mia!,’ spooky-season openings and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
Oct. 1–4: "Symphonic Dances" in Delaware, Out and About in Manayunk and Collingswood Book Festival in South Jersey are among the highlights.
Speed up Philadelphia port expansion plan to keep pace with East Coast rivals, City Controller says
The report points to deeper shipping channels, expanded terminals and better road and rail connections as key to PhilaPort’s long-term growth.
Microplastics found in waterways throughout the Philly region; environmentalists call for plastics crackdown
PennEnvironment and Drexel University researchers found microplastics in more than 20 waterways across the watershed.
Pope Leo Village: In Brewerytown, students turn vacant properties into affordable homes for first-time buyers
A day spent doing demolition work offers volunteers a firsthand look at Philadelphia’s housing challenges — and how communities respond to them.
Philly could lose nearly 8,000 affordable rentals over the next decade. Here’s why
Amid a housing shortage, researchers say it’s unclear how many of these units will be preserved as affordable rentals. About 43,000 could vanish statewide.
Eagles tickets are among the most expensive in the league. Are Philly fans the reason?
Seeing the Eagles away from the Linc can cost far less than catching a home game. Here’s what keeps Philadelphia ticket prices so high.
WHYY Completes Acquisition of WPSU, Beginning a New Chapter for Public Media in Central and Northern Pennsylvania
WPSU will remain locally focused and locally run, building on more than 70 years of service to the region.
Phillies Force A Game 3 With the Atlanta Braves!
Following the heroics of Game 2 of the NL Wild Card series between the Phillies and Braves, the two teams will meet for a do-or-die, winner-take-all Game 3 on Thursday.
Lights, camera, Delaware: New film tax credit aims to grow productions, jobs and the creative economy statewide
A tax credit for film and other productions that spend $100,000 in Delaware is designed to draw Hollywood to the First State.
Bridging Blocks | The Age of AI: Do You Trust the Media?
As helpful as artificial intelligence can be, what are some of the risks it poses? How do we determine what information is trustworthy?
Bridging Blocks | Plática Comunitaria: Cuidando Nuestra Salud Durante las Fiestas
Acompáñanos en una conversación sobre nutrición durante las fiestas, donde hablaremos de maneras sencillas de hacer que nuestros platillos tradicionales.
A 5th person in Pennsylvania has died after contracting measles as cases statewide reach a record high
In Pennsylvania, 943 measles cases have been reported so far this year, state data shows.
WHYY finalizes deal with Penn State to take over and operate WPSU, saving PBS, NPR affiliate from likely closure
The agreement comes after two years of negotiating, during which WPSU was slated to permanently close following federal funding cuts.
Parents sue Central Bucks School District, allege ‘concerted cover-up’ of abuse
A former school board member and his wife say that their 10-year-old son endured “horrific abuses” at the hands of instructors in an autistic support classroom.
The Fix
Liam Neeson & Zachary Levi talk about working almost continuously on different projects.
Trump’s shift from ‘Housing First’ is causing upheaval for homelessness programs and many they serve
The Trump administration is shifting federal policy and dollars away from the “Housing First” approach that has been at the heart of federal homelessness policy.
BIG FIX: How to ensure AI benefits humanity
How can we ensure AI works for us, not against us. We debate ideas for averting doomsday, holding tech companies accountable, and protecting kids in the classrooms.
WHYY’s Skate with Matt Guilhem!
Come roll with WHYY and Matt Guilhem! Skate, play, laugh, and make memories with family and friends. Enjoy skating, games, pizza, drinks and 20 game credits!
‘Like he was cracking a whip’: Jury says white Delaware road crew discriminated against Black co-worker, award him $1.3 million
A man working for the contractor Greggo & Ferrara alleged he was called the N-word and “boy” by a white co-worker.
I took an alleged Philly killer to lunch 12 years ago. Here’s what I learned about a self-proclaimed ‘sociopath’
The Olney home of the late R.C. Horsch is at the center of a grisly police investigation. I interviewed him for over three hours a decade ago.
‘Not putting brakes on’: Delaware pursues AI-run companies initiative amid reports of agents going rogue
Legal scholars question who would be liable for an artificial intelligence agent’s bad behavior under the state’s proposal.
Nor’easter aftermath: Sussex County beaches could have long recovery ahead
State officials are working to restore beach access to places like Bethany Beach, which have seen significant dune erosion.
Plans for immigration detention center at South Jersey military base scrapped by Trump administration
A government report says as of last October, the Trump administration no longer builds new detention facilities on military bases.
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Nikole Hannah-Jones on her school choice
New York Times Magazine writer Nikole Hannah-Jones joins us to talk about her viral essay, “In Fighting for Every Black Child, Did I Betray My Own?”
‘RAM-ageddon’ is a real threat, ultra-processed food addiction, N.J. on greenhouse emissions, American Revolution hospital and community arts in Tacony
The Source episode 11 explores “RAM-ageddon,” or how school districts may be set back in time technologically. Penn researchers are now proposing labels on ultra-processed foods, and The Pulse team reports why this is significant. The WHYY News Climate Desk reports on the state of New Jersey’s effort to cut greenhouse…
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Turnovers, penalties and poor decisions costly in Eagles’ 27-7 loss to Bears
The Eagles (2-1) will have to clean things up if they want to contend for a title.
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About 8,000 lawfully present Pennsylvania immigrants face Medicaid health insurance terminations on Oct. 1
New federal Medicaid eligibility cuts for immigrants, including refugees and asylees, were passed by Congress and President Trump.
How a steady flow of data helps Pennsylvania primary care doctors manage their patients’ diabetes
Primary care providers say continuous glucose monitors can help diabetics successfully lower their blood sugar, especially when patients try them at local practices.
Pennsylvania will legalize adult-use marijuana if Democrats flip 3 state Senate seats in November, legislators say
Expungement of past convictions and first dibs for minority dispensary owners top legislators’ cannabis agenda.
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Nor’easter scoured Jersey and Delaware beaches, causing erosion and flooding
A 2025 beach-replenishment project in Atlantic City cost about $40 million, while work this year in Sea Isle, Strathmere and Ocean City had a $41 million price tag.
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Shania Bennett is running for mayor of Philadelphia at 26. She says she’s ready to lead the next generation
Shania Bennett is the first candidate to launch a 2027 mayoral campaign against Cherelle Parker.
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Why a supplement called kratom is sparking debate
The surging popularity of a supplement called kratom is shedding light on the murky regulatory landscape occupied by so-called ‘gas station drugs.’
New Jersey Republican Tom Kean Jr. and Democrat Rebecca Bennett clash over war in Iran, tariffs
The state's 7th Congressional District became slightly more Republican after the redistricting following the 2020 census. Democrats still view it as a key pickup opportunity.
From collapse to clinch, Phillies survive ‘living hell’ of last week and win final NL wild card
The Phillies must try and prove their late-September meltdown was nothing but a blip in a long and successful October.
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Nor’easter aftermath: Jersey Shore cleanup underway after widespread flooding
In Wildwood, waves breached a beach berm as back bay flooding inundated streets, renewing questions about how to protect the shore.
WHYY Earns Five Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards Among 17 Nominations
The Strange Science of Color — And Our Quest to Understand It
On this encore episode, we explore the world of color — from how we perceive it, to our efforts to describe and differentiate its many shades. We talk with a lexicographer about efforts to standardize synthetic colors, and how we describe them, and investigate how we know that the colors we see are the same as the…
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