Arts

A Rube Goldberg machine
Philadelphia’s Pig Iron Theatre will revive a Rube Goldberg machine contest this spring

The Philadelphia Contraption Contest went dormant during the pandemic. It took an experimental theater company to bring it back.

Philadelphia’s Pig Iron Theatre will revive a Rube Goldberg machine contest this spring

Pianist Jennifer Blyth and baritone James Martin performing
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America’s founders had specific ideas about the ‘pursuit of happiness.’ Now they have been put to music

The Constitution Center’s Jeffrey Rosen wrote songs about the moral philosophy behind the Founding Fathers’ signature phrase.

Madeline Marriott profile
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Bucks County Community College names this year’s poet laureate

Madeline Marriott, 23, credits the local poetry community for her development as a writer.

2024 Youth Media Awards

2024 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

Dec 10

The 2025 WHYY Billy Penn: The Billies Awards

When: December 10, 2025 5:00 pm
Where: 150 North 6th Street Philadelphia, PA 19106

WHYY is excited to welcome you to the 2025 WHYY Billy Penn Billies Awards celebrating local excellence in storytelling and community impact.
Dec 15

WHYY Pop Up Newsroom – Foster Care Resource Fair

When: December 15, 2025 1:00 pm
Where: South Philadelphia Library 1700 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19145

Join WHYY News at South Philadelphia Library to learn about foster care and adoption opportunities in Pennsylvania.
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