Arts

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‘Philadelphia in Color’ celebrates the grit and glam of the amateur photographer

Hidden City’s visual tome to the spirit of mid-century Philly features work by over 200 professional and amateur photographers.

‘Philadelphia in Color’ celebrates the grit and glam of the amateur photographer

Corrina Mullins playing a video game at the Drexel video game exhibition in Philadelphia

Drexel University exhibition shows video games’ potential for artistry and community in Philadelphia

“Escape->Control->Play” at the Pearlstein Gallery features independent and artist-designed games that go beyond winning and losing.

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Angel and the Badman

Meg Foster, Zachary Levi, & Neil McDonough talk about the 1947 film & this grittier remake.

2026 Youth Media Awards

2026 Youth Media Awards Winners

WHYY wants to celebrate the best youth filmmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with two great opportunities: Young Creators Studio, a TV show featuring the works of young producers, and the WHYY Youth Media Awards, a film festival and awards show.

Arts Programs

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Flicks

A program devoted to exploring the latest creations from Hollywood. Each week, WHYY film critic Patrick Stoner provides up-to-the-minute coverage of top films, stars and moviemakers.

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On Stage at Curtis

Experience the most amazing student recitals and interviews by today’s finest young classical musicians on the stage of Field Concert Hall at the Curtis Institute of Music.

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You Oughta Know

You Oughta Know is your guide to people, places and events you might not know about in the Philadelphia region.

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The Infinite Art Hunt

Twelve-year-old Freddie is on a mission: to see as many AMAZING art spaces and meet as many AMAZING artists as possible.

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Movers & Makers

Movers & Makers introduces you to fascinating people and interesting places in the greater Philadelphia region.

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The Statue

In a moment of reckoning and reimagining for monuments, why do millions of people each year from around the world visit Philly’s Rocky Statue?

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WHYY Events

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Oct 21

Bridging Blocks

When: October 21, 26, 28, and 29

Join WHYY News Community & Engagement team for Bridging Blocks, a civic dialogue series in partnership with The Free Library of Philadelphia.
Oct 24

WHYY Be My Neighbor Day

When: October 24, 2026 10:00 am
Where: Franklin Square 200 N 6th Street Philadelphia, PA 19106

Come and celebrate being a caring neighbor with WHYY and Franklin Square! Meet local firefighters and learn about what it means to be a community helper.

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