Shai Ben-Yaacov
WHYY
Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Should you be jumping the line to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Conflicting messages leave some unsure
A disorganized rollout has presented some people with that ethical quandary. WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk heard several points of view. → Read More
Viking ship invades Penn's Landing; tourists welcomed
The Draken, the largest recreation of a Viking warship in the world, is currently docked at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia. → Read More
Catholics in Allentown grapple with clergy abuse report and their church's response
Some parishioners were heartened by Allentown Bishop Alfred Schlert's message. Others struggled more with the allegations, the response, and how they feel about their church. → Read More
Photos: Birds fans fill the stands for Super Bowl champion Eagles’ first open practice
More than 40,000 Eagles fans packed into Lincoln Financial Field Sunday, filling the first level and much of the second, just to catch a glimpse of their favorite players. → Read More
Veterans' poems address psychic wounds of Vietnam
Vietnam vets gather in Center City to share contributions to a new anthology of poetry about the scars of war. → Read More
‘My community is broken': Trenton reeling after shooting at popular arts festival
Art All Night, put on every June for 12 years, has been a bright spot in New Jersey’s long-struggling state capitol. → Read More
Fans seem less than enthusiastic about sports betting rules
When it comes to sports betting, the reaction is mixed amongst Phillies fans. → Read More
Pa. bill banning abortions for Down syndrome divides special needs community
A bill making its way through the Pa. legislature has split a community brought together by a common diagnosis, and it could be the next front in the abortion debate. → Read More
Philly's LGBTQ softball league celebrates 35 years on the field
“At first it was kind of a joke,” said co-founder Jeff Iberson. “But then it started to become something that we took seriously.” → Read More
Protesters demand firing of Philly Starbucks manager following arrests of two black men
Protesters called on Starbucks to fire the manager, demanded the Philadelphia Police terminate the officers. → Read More
Free Muslim-run health clinic opens to all in Northeast Philly
Despite initial pushback and bigoted comments from some local residents, SHAMS Clinic celebrated its grand opening in Northeast Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon. → Read More
A Philadelphia library gets 'risky' with a new play space
It all started with an idea the library had to create play spaces where they could get out some of that pent-up energy. → Read More
Proposed bill would make life without parole a thing of the past in Pennsylvania
Being sentenced to life without the possibility of parole could be a thing of the past in Pennsylvania under a bill proposed by State Sen. Sharif Street. → Read More
NFL Films senior producer ends long career with swan song to Eagles
NFL Films has released its annual movie chronicling the Super Bowl champions: “Philadelphia Eagles: Super Bowl LII Champions.” → Read More
Is it the end of the road for the Manayunk bike race?
For the second straight year, there will be no professional cycling race in Philadelphia. → Read More
Super Bowl party prep, South Philly style
To enjoy South Philly favorites — such as a whole roast pig — it's essential customers pick them up on game day. → Read More
Eagles fans show team pride on their lawns
One Delaware County man is helping others mark their lawns with Eagles pride. → Read More
Eagles fans feasting on another win
The Eagles largely unexpected success this year has taken many fans pleasantly by surprise. → Read More
Community pitches in to support victims at Pa. senior living community
On Sunday, volunteers at the Good Will Volunteer Fire Company in West Chester sorted through large piles of donations for the roughly 160 residents displaced. → Read More
Educating about the end of life, with some fun thrown in
The idea of the third annual “Before I Die” festival in Collingswood, New Jersey was to make uncomfortable conversations around death easier. → Read More