City roundup: school closures, Uber tax, ICE bills
The city of Philadelphia is facing another flashpoint moment for its public schools. The district’s overhaul of its…
3rd Congressional District Democratic primary debate
WHYY’s Studio 2 hosted a live debate between two of the leading Democratic candidates for the 3rd Congressional…
Studio 2 Extra: Philly author Emma Copley Eisenberg
A collection of short stories called “Fat Swim” by Philly author Emma Copley Eisenberg is slated for release…
Why making friends feels hard and what Philadelphians do about it
Making friends can often feel a bit like dating – it can be awkward and vulnerable. And without…
Demystifying dementia – WHYY
One in three older Americans will get some form of dementia – diseases like Alzheimer’s and Lewy body…
Eric Wortham II on performing with Adele, Jill Scott, more
Studio 2 co-host Cherri Gregg sits down with Philadelphia-born pianist, producer and composer Eric Wortham II. Before sharing…
Tavern Tour 250: staying neutral during a revolution
As the 250th anniversary of America’s founding approaches, Studio 2 has been on an epic tour of taverns…
What lower interest rates mean for homebuyers
Mortgage rates dropped below 6% last week for the first time in years, a sign that some economists…
Nikole Hannah-Jones on erasing Black history and civil rights
This week, a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore the “Freedom and Slavery” exhibit at the…
ICE meltdown, Pennsylvania politics, Epstein files, more
In today’s politics roundtable, we break down the week’s biggest stories with two columnists from opposite sides of…
Philly Superintendent Watlington on school closures
The Philadelphia School District plans to close 20 city schools ahead of the 2027-2028 calendar year, a move…
Incinerator or landfill? Philly’s trash problem
Philadelphia City Council is weighing a bill that would ban the city from sending waste to incinerators like…