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We are the Philadelphia region's leading public media provider: TV, radio, online & in the community That’s just the tip of the iceberg.
Many people’s first experience with WHYY is watching our award-winning PBS Kids television programs as a child. We’ve been serving our community since 1954, adding exciting offering all the time. We are your local NPR station, create dozens of local TV and radio programs, and, through our WHYY News service and dozens of events each year, are at the center of civic life in the region. Stick around - there’s always something new to discover!
06/03/2026
Philadelphia lawmakers have advanced legislation aimed at reducing the time it takes to resolve landlord-tenant disputes heard by the city’s Fair Housing Commission.
Philly lawmakers want to reduce wait times for residents fighting unfair rental practices The bill is part of a broader effort to increase the capacity of the Fair Housing Commission, which is responsible for policing a variety of renter protections.
06/03/2026
Adam Hamawy won a wide-open Democratic primary Tuesday night in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District.
What were his keys to victory?
How did Democrat Adam Hamawy win the 12th Congressional District in N.J.? With no more county line ballot design in the Garden State, a super PAC played a crucial part in the outcome of the race.
06/03/2026
World Cup fever has swept over the Philadelphia region and you don’t need game tickets to get in on the fun. Here are the best events happening while the tournament is in town.
World Cup in Philly: All the soccer festivities happening this summer
06/03/2026
Philly has no shortage of Pride events this year! There is everything from community discussions and art shows to the landmark festival and march. Here is your guide to Philly Pride.
Pride Month in Philly: Events in and around the city Here’s a look at what’s happening in and around Philadelphia to celebrate Pride Month festivities this year.
For much of human history, we had far less competition for our attention. There was no internet, no chirping notifications, no infinite scrolling, and no endless backlog of things to buy. For better or worse, most people had fewer choices in their day-to-day lives.
The past few decades have brought a major shift. Now, we are up to our ears in decisions big and small — who to spend time with, what to focus on at work, what show to watch, what towels to buy. And while that freedom is often celebrated, it can also leave us scattered and overwhelmed.
When everything is available all the time, how do we decide what actually deserves our time, attention and energy?
In his new book, “Inside the Box,” journalist David Epstein argues that our brains are simply not wired to thrive in this environment. Drawing on examples including a failed tech company, a famous novelist, a Nobel Prize-winning psychologist and Dr. Seuss, Epstein explores the benefits of “commitment devices,” outlines the dangers of multitasking and argues why the best decision is not always choosing the best possible option.
So, would we be happier and more productive with less freedom? And in a world of infinite swiping and scrolling, what would that even look like?
Guests:
–David Epstein, journalist and author of the New York Times best seller “Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better”
06/03/2026
Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to Dear Evan Hansen at The Arden Theatre Company, called “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theatre history” by the Washington Post!
Enter here: https://forms.gle/T1GEeA2iv7D72RDy6
06/03/2026
In 2024, when Fenwick Island held its last election, about one-fourth of the votes were placed on behalf of corporations and other nonhuman entities.
A Delaware judge has declined to stop it.
Nonhumans can still vote in Delaware beach town as judge tosses ACLU lawsuit State lawmakers let Fenwick Island change its charter in 2008 to permit voting by corporations, trusts and other “artificial" entities.
06/03/2026
During the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, the Schuylkill River rose to levels that hadn’t been recorded in more than 150 years.
Philly must brace for its next big storm, Penn researchers say.
Lessons learned from Ida: Philly must brace for next big storm, Penn researchers say During the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, the Schuylkill River rose to levels that hadn’t been recorded in more than 150 years.
06/03/2026
Temple researchers are building AI-powered health care "digital twins" for people with ALS.
Doctors plan to use the program to simulate treatments and therapies.
Temple researchers are building AI-powered ‘digital twins’ for people with ALS A digital twin is a virtual representation of patients. Doctors plan to use the program to simulate treatments and therapies.
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