Katie Colaneri is WHYY’s Assistant News Director.
She first came to the station in 2013 as a reporter for StateImpact Pennsylvania, a public media collaboration covering the state’s energy economy and the environment. In 2015, she led WHYY’s coverage of Pope Francis’ visit to the U.S. and was part of the team that covered the Philadelphia mayor’s race. Now as Assistant News Director, Katie helps plan and edit WHYY’s coverage, including daily news, features and special projects. She began her career in public media at WBGO in Newark, New Jersey. Her work has also been heard on NPR, Marketplace and Here & Now. A native of North Jersey, Katie is an alumna of Wellesley College.
Katie Colaneri appears in the following:
Soda Sellers Battle For Hearts And Minds In Philly
Saturday, May 20, 2017
While the soda industry is taking Philadelphia to court to abolish its tax on sweetened drinks, it's also making sure that shoppers know just how much tax they're paying on every bottle.
After Web of Scandals, Pa. Attorney General Convicted of Perjury, Conspiracy
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
The long slow demise of Kathleen Kane, Pennsylvania's attorney general, ended quickly this week with several criminal convictions in a state court.
Philadelphia City Council Set To Pass Soda Tax
Thursday, June 09, 2016
Philadelphia's City Council agreed to support a tax of 1.5 cents per ounce on sweetened beverages, including all sweetened drinks, whether they are sugar-based or diet. The proposal still requires a second council vote, expected to pass on June 16. Cities interested in similar taxes include Oakland, Calif., San Francisco and Boulder, Colo.
Turnout And A Trim: Bid To Boost Black Men's Voting Heads To The Barbershop
Saturday, April 16, 2016
African-American men tend to vote at lower rates than other groups of Americans. So, a Philadelphia civic activist is recruiting barbers to talk to their customers about voting and local engagement.
Philly Wants To Tax Soda To Raise Money For Schools
Friday, April 08, 2016
Philadelphia's mayor is proposing a divisive tax on soda and other sugary drinks. The revenue would help fund a plan for community preschools, as well as renovations to parks and libraries.
Web of Scandal Faces Pennsylvania Attorney General
Monday, December 21, 2015
Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane is at the center of a Byzantine tale of lies, pornographic emails and politics.
Philadelphia Preps For The Pope's Visit, Its Biggest Event Ever
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Crews are working around the clock to turn Benjamin Franklin Parkway into a world stage. That's where Pope Francis will have two of his largest public appearances during his first trip to the U.S.
Philly Preps Blessed Beer And Other Edible Swag To Greet Pope Francis
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Enterprising businesses will mark the pope's visit to Philadelphia next month with irreverent tchotchkes — including beers brewed with holy water and toasters that etch the pontiff's face on bread.
The City Of Brotherly Love Makes Way For The Pope
Wednesday, August 05, 2015
Philadelphia is preparing to welcome Pope Francis and about 2 million of his followers this fall, during the popular pontiff's first visit to the U.S., an event is generating both excitement and anxiety.
Chevron Pizza 'Scandal' Leaves Small Town Divided
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
The free pizza coupons the company offered Bobtown, Pa., residents after a nearby natural gas well explosion killed a worker have been criticized as paltry, but some in the town don't feel that way.
Philadelphia Capitalizes On Energy Boom
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Trains bringing crude oil from North Dakota have revived the city's refineries. Businesses are eager to tap into Pennsylvania's vast supply of natural gas.
