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Author Archives: Cory Sharber

Cory Sharber is a general assignment reporter at WHYY. Prior to his stint in Philadelphia, he spent four years between WVXU in Cincinnati and WKMS in Murray, Kentucky.
He’s picked up accolades at the city, state, and national levels, including a second-place finish for Best Sports Feature from the Public Media Journalists Association.
He’s covered everything from school board protests to political events, and even wrote an NPR piece on the Cincinnati Bengals’ appearance in Super Bowl LVI. Despite his fear of bugs, he did a podcast on the Brood X cicada emergence of 2021.
When he’s not out in the field, you can usually find him at a record store, at a concert, or rooting for whichever local sports team is playing that day. If you don’t see him out and about, he’s probably playing video games.

csharber@whyy.org
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How to find transit resources for aging adults in Philly

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Violet Comber-Wilen and Cory Sharber June 4, 2025June 4, 2025

About 1 in 7 Philadelphians are age 65 or older, and that percentage is expected to rise in the coming years. This demographic shift underscores the importance of diverse transit […]

Posted inArts

After finding their sound, Momma look to build their ‘Philly street cred’ Friday night

Avatar photo by Cory Sharber May 30, 2025May 30, 2025
Posted inArts

Superheaven’s first album in a decade showcases the band at its ‘most confident’

Avatar photo by Cory Sharber April 17, 2025April 18, 2025
Posted inSecrets & Fun

Dinosaur Jr.’s J Mascis talks playing in Philly and heading back to the studio with his legendary band

Avatar photo by Cory Sharber February 12, 2025February 12, 2025
Posted inNews

‘Initial skepticism, dazed elation, then cautious optimism’ – Arena opponents relieved after Sixers say they’ll stay in South Philly

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Heather J. Chin and Cory Sharber January 12, 2025January 15, 2025
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Posted inArts

Chelsea Wolfe will be ‘reaching forward’ during shows in Philly

Avatar photo by Cory Sharber December 4, 2024December 4, 2024
Posted inArts

Rival Schools celebrates 25th anniversary with tour stop in Philly

Avatar photo by Cory Sharber October 20, 2024October 20, 2024
Sebastien Grainger (left) and Jesse F. Keeler
Posted inArts

Death From Above 1979 celebrates 20th anniversary of ‘You’re A Woman, I’m A Machine’

Avatar photo by Cory Sharber September 26, 2024September 30, 2024
Billy Corgan
Posted inArts

Billy Corgan juggles new album, stadium tour — and pro wrestling company

Avatar photo by Cory Sharber August 27, 2024September 5, 2024
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Posted inArts

Justice returns to Philly, bringing new music and a festival-sized light show to The Met

Avatar photo by Cory Sharber July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

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