91FM'S REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION COVERAGE

International reporters go for the showbiz trappings of the Republican presidential nominating convention. Martin Wells reports. Listen via Real Audio.

WHYY-FM's Martin Wells reports on the rare spotlight that shines on Philadelphia this week -- perhaps encouraging more interest in tourism here. Listen via Real Audio.

Girl Scouts and other young people reach out to the Republican Party. Martin Wells reports. Listen via Real Audio.

NPR's Eric Westervelt tells the story of Philadephia's preparations for the convention. City leaders hope to use the Republican Convention to show off what they regard as the "new" Philadelphia -- which has been busy reinventing itself as a major tourist attraction after years of decline. Listen via Real Audio.

Coverage of the convention began on Friday, July 28 with WHYY-FM's Radio Times broadcasting from 10 a.m. to noon live from "Radio Talk Show Row," the broadcast facility set up in the parking lot of the First Union Center. Through the final day of the convention on Thursday, August 3, Marty Moss-Coane will interview prominent players, city officials, protest leaders, explore various stories related to the event and examine the effect the convention will have on Philadelphia's economy and perception as a destination city.

WHYY-FM reporters Bill Fantini, Martin Wells, Julia Barton, Peter Clowney, Dave Heller, Eugene Sonn and Mhari Saito will provide information from the GOP assembly and will look at the impact it has on Philadelphia's economy and image. Their reports will be broadcast nationally on Morning Edition and All Things Considered.