When a police officer is shot, how they get to the hospital depends on the city – and Philadelphia stands apart
By Prachi Sanghavi, The Conversation via Reuters Connect When five police officers were shot in Houston in January…
How Emily Wilson influenced the modern language in ‘The Odyssey’ movie
When the ancient Greek hero Odysseus steps onto the screen in the new film adaptation of “The Odyssey,”…
5 takeaways from Philadelphia’s democracy summit
5. The Constitution can only protect democracy if people protect the Constitution Although panelists frequently invoked the Constitution,…
Why the DOJ is investigating Philadelphia after police stripped gun permits from Black Panthers-inspired group
Paul Birdsong leads the Black Lion Party for International Solidarity, an armed, Black Panthers-inspired mutual aid group in…
36 Hours in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Things to Do and See
9 a.m. Taste Philly’s Italian heritage Thanks to an influx of Italian immigrants at the turn of the…
Supreme Court rulings on transgender athletes, birthright citizenship draw reactions in Pennsylvania
Two Supreme Court decisions issued Friday prompted sharply different reactions from advocacy groups, lawmakers and legal observers in…
Citizen of the Week: Natasha Agarwal
For students, the Covid-19 pandemic marked a pivotal moment for many reasons: school shutdowns, online classes, heightened social…
Sankofa farm connects African diaspora in Southwest Philly
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. An intergenerational…
University of Pennsylvania Establishes New Center for Civil Rights
The University of Pennsylvania has launched the Center for Civil Rights, a new centralized entity for investigating issues…
World Cafe Live says it’s entering an ‘exciting new era.’ Workers and its landlord still have issues with its past
About 100 people filed into World Stage, the West Philly venue long known as World Cafe Live, on…
J. Larry Jameson to step down as Penn’s interim president
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to…
Philly’s $25 million lifeline for unhoused drug users with major health challenges
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Four years…