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Editor’s note: 2024 marked an exceptional year of storytelling at WHYY News
Donald Trump’s historic re-election, a wacky billboard dating ad and the future of suburban malls were some of the year’s most read stories.
5 days ago
What we’re grateful for, and the weirdest stories of 2024
Cherri and Avi say goodbye to 2024 by revisiting the wacky, wild local headlines that made us laugh this year. And, happy tears as listeners share what they're thankful for.
Air Date: December 31, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 52:56Studio 2 Extra: Livin’ the cake life with champion baker Lily Fischer
Fischer runs Fishtown's Cake Life Bake Shop. She won Cupcake Wars among other baking competition shows. She talks with Avi about nostalgia, joy and Beyonce's birthday cake.
Air Date: December 27, 2024 1:00 pm
Listen 13:50Dave Davies reflects on WHYY’s role in MOVE Commission, top Fresh Air interviews
WHYY’s Dave Davies reflects on the 1985’s MOVE bombing commission and some of his favorite Fresh Air interviews with Jerry Seinfeld, Nicolas Cage, Maggie Smith and more.
2 weeks ago
Listen 9:00Studio 2 Extra: Famous TV and movie houses…and what it’s like to live inside
Picture the house from Home Alone, Full House or Friday. In a new documentary, NJ's own Tommy Avallone reveals the perks, and the consequences, of living in a famous home.
Air Date: December 20, 2024
Listen 9:44Howard Eskin announces abrupt departure from WIP sports radio
The self-described “King” offered no reason for his stepping aside.
2 weeks ago
Philly’s biggest and weirdest stories of 2024
From standout political and cultural moments, to off-the-wall antics that could only happen in Philly, we’re talking about the top local news stories of the year.
Air Date: December 19, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 52:43City launches new website to track progress made on Parker campaign promises
The website tracks everything from potholes to murders and offers one-stop shopping for residents and people coming into town.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:062024 in photos: A battleground year for the Philly region
Here’s a view from WHYY News photographers of how the last 12 months unfolded in real time.
3 weeks ago
The lawsuit pertains to anchor George Stephanopoulos' inaccurate, on-air misstatements about verdicts in E. Jean Carroll’s two civil lawsuits against the president-elect.
3 weeks ago
The Philadelphia Tribune’s special 140th anniversary edition, which highlights crucial coverage throughout the publication’s history, will publish Nov. 24, 2024.
1 month ago
Veteran news editor expects Trump ‘to go after the press in every conceivable way’
Former Washington Post executive editor Marty Baron says he thinks Trump is "salivating for the opportunity to prosecute and imprison journalists."
2 months ago
How to avoid sharing election misinformation
As we’re waiting to learn the final results, it can be easy to be duped by false or misleading information.
2 months ago
Over 200,000 subscribers flee ‘Washington Post’ after Bezos blocks Harris endorsement
Over 200,000 people canceled their subscriptions in the first few days following news that The Washington Post would not endorse any presidential candidate.
2 months ago
Billy Penn celebrates 10th anniversary with its fans, its heroes, and a look back and forward
The event reinstituted its awards, The Billies, and celebrated some of its most engaging stories.
2 months ago