Sophia Schmidt
Sophia Schmidt is a Delaware native, and covers the environment for WHYY’s PlanPhilly. Before coming to Philadelphia in 2021, Sophia reported on her home state of Delaware for Delaware Public Media and produced interviews for NPR’s “Weekend Edition.” Sophia was a 2021 Metcalf Fellow.
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Some young Philadelphians see a brighter future in the solar power industry — for themselves and their communities. Sophia Schmidt of WHYY’s PlanPhilly reports a solar power training program in Philly has produced its latest batch of graduates. -
Philadelphians will get the chance to trade in their guns for money today. WHYY’s Sophia Schmidt reports it's an event meant to reduce gun violence.
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The only Democrat running for Governor in PA says he’ll veto any bill banning abortion in the state. WHYY’s Sophia Schmidt was at a political rally in Philadelphia Friday.
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Philadelphia’s planet-warming emissions are continuing to go down. Sophia Schmidt of WHYY’s PlanPhilly reports.
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Pennsylvania state government agencies and commissions are reducing their energy usage. WHYY’s Sophia Schmidt reports the Governor’s office is touting progress toward climate goals.
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More trains will soon be running between Harrisburg, Philadelphia and New York. WHYY's Sophia Schmidt reports.
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Pennsylvania state environmental officials are revamping their “environmental justice policy.” Sophia Schmidt of WHYY’s PlanPhilly explains the effort could expand the state’s work to protect and engage with communities that face disproportionate environmental hazards.
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Pennsylvania state environmental officials are revamping their “environmental justice policy.” Sophia Schmidt of WHYY’s PlanPhilly reports the effort could expand the state’s work to protect and engage with communities that face disproportionate environmental hazards.
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A high-volume COVID testing site is opening in southeast Pennsylvania early next week. WHYY’s Sophia Schmidt reports.
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State and federal officials are touting $1.6 billion for Pennsylvania bridges as part of the recently passed infrastructure bill. Sophia Schmidt of WHYY’s PlanPhilly reports.
