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Join WHYY for a special reception and advanced preview screening of the first episode of The Forsytes, the new MASTERPIECE drama, ahead of its national broadcast.

Learn about the impact of Bridging Blocks, a civic dialogue program made possible by the Sutherland Family and in partnership with the Free Library of Philadelphia.

Learn about the impact of Bridging Blocks, a civic dialogue program made possible by the Sutherland Family and in partnership with the Free Library of Philadelphia.

Join WHYY and People’s Light for a special evening featuring a reception and screening of the powerful and inspiring film Nine Parts in the Farmhouse at People’s Light.

Is society — or more specifically, Philadelphia — doing everything possible to ensure our oldest residents can live comfortably and safely?

How is social media helping or hurting society? What influence does it have on U.S. and world populations?

What are the challenges to free speech? Has social media helped or hurt free speech? Is there too much or too little freedom? Do you feel your speech is free and protected?

Are there adequate opportunities to work toward lessening this systemic problem, or are we doomed? What economic conditions are we leaving for future generations?

The conversation will address the traditions, challenges and the potential of Mummery as well as the annual Philly Caribbean Carnival and Carnaval de Puebla.

Is Bucks County equipped to become a Blue Zone? What can we do to make a difference?

What are the challenges to free speech? Has social media helped or hurt free speech? Is there too much or too little freedom? Do you feel your speech is free and protected?

What can be done to ensure that Delawareans are getting the care they need?

How does gentrification affect affordability and housing scarcity? Is neighborhood culture dead?

Join Maiken Scott, Host and Executive Producer, WHYY’s The Pulse for the next Academy Town Square: Tending the Canopy.