12+ hour, 43+ min ago   (559+ words) A Way with Words is an upbeat and lively show about language examined through culture, history, and family. Language debates, variations, and evolution, as well as new words, old sayings, slang, family expressions, word histories, etymology, linguistics, regional dialects, word…...

14+ hour, 22+ min ago   (1433+ words) The state treasurer criticized Shapiro on taxes and transgender athletes and said state regulations are making it harder to do business in Pennsylvania. Republican candidate for Pennsylvania governor Stacy Garrity is greeted by supporter Ray Tran as she arrives to…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (271+ words) What have we learned about loss, grief and memory 25 years after 9/11? September 11th, 2001 was one of those perfect pre-fall days, cloudless blue skies and crisp cool temperatures. That was until 8:46, when a plane crashed into the North Tower of the World…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (827+ words) Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Thursday announced a $100 million investment effort for the cash-strapped city of Chester. Downtown Chester, in Delaware County, Pa. (Kenny Cooper/WHYY) Chester, long one of Pennsylvania’s most impoverished cities, is receiving a nearly $100 million investment…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (1189+ words) The governors said political disagreement is essential to democracy, but warned that dehumanizing rhetoric is contributing to violence and eroding trust. Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, discusses free speech and political violence with Utah Republican Gov. Spencer Cox during an…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (1404+ words) Republican incumbent state Rep. Craig Williams is facing a challenge once again from Democratic candidate Elizabeth Moro. In the 2026 midterm elections, Pennsylvania voters will decide who will serve as governor and lieutenant governor for the next four years. State House…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (509+ words) The uptick is raising questions about Philadelphia's broader identity as a city of homeowners. Philadelphia is on track to permit construction of significantly more multifamily units this year than in 2025. Last year, developers obtained building permits for multifamily properties comprising…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (1541+ words) Democratic incumbent state Rep. Brian Munroe is facing a challenge from Republican Mike Murphy. From right to left: Pa. state Rep. Brian Munroe, a Democrat, is running for reelection to Pa.'s 144th House District. He faces Republican challenger Mike Murphy....

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (369+ words) The governor signed a bill Wednesday that was approved by the state legislature as part of the 2026-27 budget. File - Kindergarten students playing at Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School (Emma Lee/WHYY) Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill Wednesday making…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (427+ words) WHYY is inching closer to owning and operating WPSU. The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday authorized the transfer of Penn State University’s public radio and television assets, including WPSU-FM and WPSU-TV, to WHYY. WHYY and Penn State filed an application…...