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2005: The Year in Stories Highlights from WHYY's News and Public Affairs Service reporting heard on 91FM during 2005:News Reporting South Philly Mexican ImmigrantsAugust 17, 2005 South Philadelphia has become home to a new wave of immigration from Mexico. Immigrants from one village in the state of Puebla have banded together to funnel their wages into economic development projects back home. WHYY's Susan Phillips reports. 60th Anniversary of Nagasaki BombingAugust 9, 2005 Today marks the 60th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. Here in the greater Philadelphia region, the anniversary is a time of reflection among members of the Japanese-American community. WHYY's Stephanie Marudas reports. Black Women in Sport FoundationJuly 29, 2005 A summer sports and mentoring program in West Philadelphia wrapped up this week. The Black Women in Sport Foundation runs year-round programs for young African American teenagers. WHYY's Stephanie Marudas reports. Wireless PhiladelphiaJuly 27, 2005 Philadelphia officials say they're close to naming the winning bid to build the city's wireless Internet network. Supporters say Wi-Fi can make high-speed Internet access widely affordable. But the idea is facing opposition from the cable TV and phone companies that already offer broadband service. WHYY's Joel Rose reports. Drug CourtsJuly 26, 2005 A case in Chester County is testing the effectiveness of the drug court system. With close to 200 nationwide, drug courts are designed to provide treatment instead of criminal prosecution for non-violent drug abusing offenders. WHYY's Stephanie Marudas reports. Eagle's Fly in the Face of DevelopmentJune 30, 2005 It's not unusual for developers and environmentalists to be battling over land. But one island in the middle of the Delaware River offers a new twist on an old story. A major oil company has teamed up with environmentalists to preserve habitat where developers, elected officials and even, New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection want to build. WHYY's Susan Phillips reports. Growing The NeighborhoodJune 21, 2005 The four-year project, Growing The Neighborhood, links business and community groups in efforts to upgrade local parks. WHYY Morning Edition's Brenda Jorett talks with the CEO of NovaCare Rehabilitation and a Germantown neighborhood parks leader. Photography and SecurityJune 15, 2005 Some photographers charge the right to take pictures in public is in jeopardy. Since September 11th, amateur photographers report being hassled, intimidated and even arrested for taking pictures on public property. Law enforcement officials say they are protecting potential targets of terrorism. WHYY's Joel Rose reports. MOVE 20th AnniversaryMay 12, 2005 Tomorrow marks the 20th anniversary of one of the most infamous events in Philadelphia history. On May 13th, 1985 Philadelphia police dropped a bomb on the headquarters of MOVE -- a small group of back-to-nature activists that had armed and fortified a West Philadelphia house. The bombing killed 11 people, and the fire spread to destroy 61 houses. 20 years later, some of those who lost their homes in the fire are still fighting for their rights. WHYY's Brad Linder reports. The MOVE hearings broadcast on WHYY » Lesbian MinisterMay 3, 2005 The religious case involving the United Methodist church and a lesbian minister in Philadelphia continues to spark interest. Beth Stroud of First United Methodist Church of Germantown, talked with WHYY Morning Edition's Brenda Jorett about the case. Health and Science Darwin Exhibit November 18, 2005 A federal judge ruled that the small Pennsylvania school district of Dover does not have the right to include an evolution alternative called 'Intelligent Design' in science classes. But elsewhere in the country, educators in Kansas affirmed new science standards that question evolution. (Enlarge photo.) Charles Darwin's theory is under attack—again. Darwin in the subject of a new exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History, in New York City. It opens tomorrow (Sat 11-19). WHYY's Aries Keck has this preview. Listen » Intelligent DesignNovember 8, 2005 Story update: All eight of the Dover school board members up for election were voted out of office, resulting in a school board that does not intend to continue putting the evolution alternative idea of "Intelligent Design" in biology classes. Today (11/08), residents of the town of Dover, Pennsylvania will get their say when it comes to Intelligent Design. Dover's been the center of a six-week federal court case on the constitutionality of including Design in high school science classes. That trial ended on Friday (11/04) with the Dover School Board defending Intelligent Design as an alternative to evolution. Eight of Dover's nine school board members are up for election today (11/08). WHYY's Aries Keck reports. Listen » AIDS/HIVJuly 15, 2005 There have been a host of changes in how AIDS/HIV patients are treated. WHYY Morning Edition's Brenda Jorett talks with Dr. Cissy Van den Berg-Wolf. Listen » American Philosophical SocietyJune 24, 2005 A summer-long project is underway collecting moths around Independence Mall in Philadelphia. WHYY Morning Edition's Brenda Jorett talks with an expert and a curator at the American Philosophical Society. Listen » Alzheimer's StudyApril 29, 2005 A new study connected to Alzheimer's is getting underway in Philadelphia. WHYY Morning Edition's Brenda Jorett talked with Dr. Laura Gitlin of Jefferson University and Philadelphia Corporation for Aging's Ann Olcutt. Listen » Brenda Jorett talks with Dr. Dan GottleibAugust 1, 2005 A study shows violence in society leaves mentally ill people even more vulnerable. Plus, a second study shows young girls are turning more to violence after becoming victims of crime. Listen » June 27, 2005 Studies show adults with ADHD have economic losses also affecting businesses. Listen » May 30, 2005 A study shows bosses need to trust their employees. Listen » April 25, 2005 Childhood obesity is getting a lot of attention these days. WHYY Morning Edition's Brenda Jorett talked with Dr. Dan Gottleib about what is ticking in the emotions of young people. Listen » April 11, 2005 Poor people and wealthy people have different perceptions of each other's happiness. Listen » January 17, 2005 Disaster victims go through tremendous psychological trauma. Listen » SkytalkLifespan of StarsMarch 14, 2005 A look at the correlation between the size of a star and it's life-span. As it turns out, the small the star - the longer it lasts - and fortunately, our sun is on the smaller side! There is evidence of relatively recent volcanic activity on Mars - the planet with the largest volcano in our solar system. Listen » Energy BurstMarch 7, 2005 An unprecedently strong burst of energy from a star 50,000 light-years away is massive enough to be easily detected on Earth; the entire circle of winter constellations is still available to be seen in the night sky. Listen » Arts and Culture Sister Gertrude Morgan, RemixedSeptember 16, 2005 In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, we've heard a lot about the music and culture of New Orleans. But one musician from the city who's been largely overlooked is Sister Gertrude Morgan. She died in 1980, leaving behind only one record. Morgan set out to be a preacher, although her paintings made her a star in the world of outsider art. Now a CD by a Philadelphia DJ is introducing Morgan's music to new audiences. WHYY's Joel Rose reports. Girls DJ 101May 31, 2005 Spinning records and rocking a party is not just for boys. Some women want to make sure their skills are passed on to the younger generation. Girls DJ 101 teaches this art to teenage girls. WHYY's Susan Phillips takes a look at a school for young DJ's. Zoe StraussApril 29, 2005 Philadelphia photographer Zoe Strauss shows her work once a year. You can't see her pictures in a gallery. Strauss shows them at a deserted block under I- 95 in South Philadelphia. WHYY's Joel Rose reports.    Salvador DaliFebruary 16, 2005 Artist Salvador Dali has long been popular with the public. But his relentless self-promotion did not sit as well with art critics. A new retrospective at the Philadelphia Museum of Art is trying to improve Dali's reputation. WHYY's Joel Rose reports. WHYY at 50February 2, 2005 WHYY FM is celebrating 50 years on the air. Today we hear how the station used to sound, and how it's changed. WHYY's Joel Rose reports. |
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