Arts

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How one Upper Darby vintage synth shop is preserving old tech in the age of ‘disposable electronics’

Since starting in 2016, Bell Tone Synth Works has repaired instruments for influential artists such as Roger Waters and Dan Deacon.

How one Upper Darby vintage synth shop is preserving old tech in the age of ‘disposable electronics’

Studio 2

The best TV shows of the 21st century

Seasoned TV critics join us to weigh in on the sleeper hits, the overhyped, and which shows are just incomparable.

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The Fix

Kit Harrington & Mirren Mack talk about reimagining Dicken’s classic book.

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

Oct 7

Shake Shack Donation Day to WHYY

When: October 7, 2026 10:00 am
Where: Shake Shack, 2000 Sansom Street, Philadelphia

Enjoy a meal at Shake Shack and support WHYY Media Labs! Mention “Donation Day” or use code “DONATE” and 25% of your purchase goes to WHYY.
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Oct 7

Bridging Blocks

When: October 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 19, 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.
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