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Avi Wolfman-Arent | WHYY - WDIY
WEBAvi Wolfman-Arent is an education reporter for Keystone Crossroads and on-air host at WHYY. He joined the station in December 2014. Avi graduated from Haverford College and grew up in the D.C. area. Despite the latter he’s a lifelong Philadelphia sports fan, devoting an unhealthy portion of his conscious thought to the Sixers, Phillies, and Eagles.
All Things Considered - WDIY
WEBAll Things Considered is the most listened-to, afternoon drive-time, news radio program in the country. Every weekday, this two-hour show is hosted by Ailsa Chang, Mary Louise Kelly, Ari Shapiro, and Juana Summers. Plus, WDIY's local hosts gives you Lehigh Valley news, weather, and traffic updates.
How Groundhog Day came to the U.S. — and why we still ... - WDIY
WEBFeb 2, 2023 · Groundhog Day has its roots in ancient midwinter ceremonies. How did the U.S. end up celebrating Groundhog Day in the first place? It dates back to ancient traditions — first pagan, then Christian — marking the halfway point between the winter solstice and spring equinox, says Troy Harman, a history professor at Penn State University who also works as a ranger at Gettysburg National ...
Bluesville - WDIY
WEBEvery Saturday afternoon, Jack Adams has the soundtrack for music fans that like their blues served loud and smokin' hot. From the biggest musicians of today to the greats of the past, Bluesville is your weekend blues detonation. Plus, listen for regual features on artists playing in and around the Lehigh Valley.
How support for Trump is causing a rift in the evangelical church
WEBNov 29, 2023 · TERRY GROSS, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. I'm Terry Gross. How did evangelicals become Donald Trump's most unflinching advocates? That question plagued Tim Alberta as a journalist and as a self-described son of a white, conservative, Republican pastor in a white, conservative, Republican church in …
Here's the story behind Black History Month - WDIY
WEBFeb 1, 2022 · Every February, the U.S. honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs and adversities that are an indelible part of our country's history.
Bassist Endea Owens Cooks Up Jazz For The Community - WDIY
WEBJul 1, 2021 · If you know of Endea Owens, there's a good chance you know her as house bassist for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.Her role in that setting is foundational, laying the groove that gives bandleader Jon Batiste room to soar. But there's another way Owens holds it down at street level, and it reflects a …
State Education Officials Announce 'PA MASLOW' College Basic
WEBSep 8, 2023 · Shaw said it was important to support the whole student, and she said PA MASLOW was designed to do just that. She noted that the program is based on the hierarchy of needs developed by psychologist Abraham Maslow in the 1940s.
Here’s who’s speaking on Day 2 of the DNC - WDIY
WEBAug 20, 2024 · President Biden has officially passed the torch to his vice president, Kamala Harris. Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago celebrated his legacy. Starting Tuesday, the focus shifts more to the future.