WHYY presents a series of featured videos that explores what makes the Philadelphia region one of the most interesting and diverse areas in the nation.
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Presidential Conversations with Jimmy Carter
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Jimmy Carter sits down with Cokie Roberts to reflect on his time in the White House. (56m 23s)
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We asked for nominees and WHYY’s listeners and viewers answered. (28m 45s)
WHYY Lifting Voices in Praise Semi-finals Day Two
WHYY invited choirs to enter the WHYY Lifting Voices in Praise competition. (58m 29s)
WHYY Lifting Voices in Praise Semi-finals Day One
WHYY invited choirs to enter the WHYY Lifting Voices in Praise competition. (59m 48s)
WHYY/Billy Penn Philadelphia and South Jersey Spelling Bee
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Spellers across Philadelphia and South Jersey compete in their regional Spelling Bee. (58m 45s)
100th Mayor: Restoring Safety Forum
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Philadelphia mayoral candidates discuss gun violence in this public safety forum. (1h 19m 49s)
Host Cherri Gregg introduces viewers to Good Souls – individuals making a difference. (28m 20s)
Delaware's Joe Biden: President
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See how Biden's home state of Delaware helped form the new leader of the free world. (28m 47s)
Restaurants in Crisis: COVID-19
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Restaurants in Crisis: COVID examines the Philly restaurant industry during COVID-19. (23m 11s)
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A look at the unique challenges for education in Wilmington. (28m 46s)
When building a cheese board, go to a small, specialty shop for quality and variety. (2m 7s)
Restaurants get all the attention in this town. But there's more to the story. (50s)
If you cook at home, you’re already eating healthier than you would at a restaurant. (43s)
Don’t eat what They tell you to eat. Take control of your food and your health! (45s)
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An intimate look at a legend in college athletics, Roland V. Massimino. (25m 17s)
Tacos can be way more innovative than meat and cheese in a tortilla shell. (1m 30s)
A good salad can be a full meal, and they’re not just for summertime! (1m 22s)
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A play that shows the lives of the Chew family and their servants in historic Germantown. (26m 51s)
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OC87 Recovery Diaries features stories of mental health, empowerment and change. (56m 49s)
Philadelphia District Attorney Debate
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WHYY hosts the seven candidates seeking the Office of District Attorney of Philadelphia. (58m 46s)
OUTNABOUT: The Mill Grove Mural
Get the full story behind a mural at the John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove. (6m 1s)
OUTNABOUT: John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove
Explore the first home in America to artist John James Audubon. (2m 45s)
The 3 Crazy Ladies run a restaurant out of a Sunoco gas station. (2m 15s)
OUTNABOUT: Monkey Boys Productions
The puppets and puppetmasters of Monkey Boys Productions. (2m 45s)
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Veterans look for ways to take the lessons of their service back to the civilian world. (58m 47s)
OUTNABOUT: The Bucks County Playhouse
Join us as we visit the historic Bucks County Playhouse. (4m 36s)
OUTNABOUT: Ray's Cafe and Tea House
Ray's Cafe and Tea House makes the art of coffee look more like a chemistry experiment. (2m 45s)
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The Pursuit is a reflection on the fight for LGBT rights, (56m 50s)
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Buckle up for a ride through the who, what, and what-the-heck of America’s first state. (29m 2s)
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A look at the upcoming spring and summer season on WHYY with program preview highlights. (57m 58s)
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A quirky, fun look at what makes the First State tick. (28m 47s)
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Celebrate William Scheide’s legacy in a concert featuring Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. (1h 26m 46s)
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We explore the people and places that make up the area's spiritual tapestry. (1h 8m 53s)
The Canonization of Katharine Drexel
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Recount the heiress’ life, and her conversion to a Roman Catholic nun. (1h 10m 23s)
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Shefon Taylor's writing has moved people to share their personal stories with her. (28m 47s)
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Delaware's rounded northern arc (the only U.S. boundary like it) (28m 47s)
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Take a drive through the First State along the nation’s first highway. (29m 11s)
Billion Mile Journey: The Cape May-Lewes Ferry
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This documentary spotlights the 50th anniversary of the iconic waterway of the Twin Capes (58m 13s)
Confrontation between Philadelphia Police and members of the MOVE organization in 1985 (57m 26s)
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Profile of the world-renowned scientist and pioneer in the study of freshwater ecosystems. (26m 38s)
A Conversation with the Governor: 2012
Marty Moss-Coane of WHYY's "Radio TImes" interviews PA Governor Tom Corbett
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WHYY Specials is a local public television program presented by WHYY