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A patriotic mummer wearing copies of the Constitution performs
History
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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

The Mummers get another week in the spotlight in ‘52 Weeks of Firsts’

The Philadelphia Historic District’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday next highlights the nation’s first folk parade.

14 hours ago

Playwright James Ijames in 2023
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Innovative pass offers one Pulitizer Prize-winning playwright, 3 productions across town

A citywide subscription gets purchaser three James Ijames plays, at three different theaters.

2 days ago

Pierre-Auguste Renoir's 1875 painting, ''The Henriot Family'' is undergoing conservation at The Barnes Foundation. A yellowed coat of resin is being removed, revealing a brighter, bluer painting long hidden. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Barnes Foundation removes a prized Renoir for overdue conservation

“The Henriot Family” by Pierre-Auguste Renoir is the “apogee of impressionism” but is often overlooked.

2 days ago

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Joseph Halsey standing in front of the class while teaching
Kids
Movies
New Jersey

A New Jersey nonprofit is teaching teens about filmmaking, while offering practical support as well

The James R. Halsey Foundation of the Arts offers food and clothing assistance and provides counseling to help kids flourish.

4 days ago

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Performers are seen at the 125th Mummers Parade in Philadelphia on Jan. 1, 2026.
Community Events
History
Philadelphia

Mummers Parade 2026: Frigid winds delay string band competition, but the show must go on

America’s longest-running folk parade is marking its 125th year, coinciding with the start of the nation’s semiquincentennial celebrations.

6 days ago

Mummer is dressed as Dot Matrix
Things To Do
Community Events
Delaware
New Jersey
Philadelphia

Mummers stroll, David Bowie Week, Southern rock and more kick off 2026 in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Dec. 31 – Jan. 4: First Friday at The Barnes is among the highlights. Plus, a look ahead to what 2026 has in store.

6 days ago

A view of the Kimmel Center on Broad Street
Law
Music
Philadelphia

Philly Pops ticket holders may get their day in court over concerts that never happened. Here’s what to know

A class-action lawsuit claims Encore Series and The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center defrauded ticket buyers.

7 days ago

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Maiken Scott, host of The Pulse, and arts and culture reporter Peter Crimmins are facing off at the Great Philly Pop Culture Showdown. (Photo: Andreas Copes/WHYY)
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Philadelphia

The Great Philly Pop Culture Challenge

Think you know Philly pop culture? Test your wits against the voices of WHYY as they battle over all things Philly music, movies, history, and culture.

Air Date: December 31, 2025 12:00 pm

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Where does art end and AI start? The lines can be blurry sometimes.
Studio 2
Higher Education
Technology

Will A.I. kill human creativity – and critical thinking?

Would you watch a movie generated entirely by AI? Or read a novel written by an algorithm? Examples of AI-generated art are pretty astoun ...

Air Date: December 30, 2025 12:00 pm

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Two marchers for the Golden Sunrise Fancy Division in “King Kelce” costumes
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

What to know ahead of the Mummers parade on New Year’s Day

The folk parade is celebrating its 125th year. Here are the details about the road closures, when and where things happen — and how best to appreciate it.

1 week ago

Fresh Air Co-Executive Producer Danny Miller speaks at a retirement event
Media
Philadelphia

After 47 years, ‘Fresh Air’ executive producer Danny Miller retires

Miller joined “Fresh Air” as an intern in 1978 when the show was finding its feet. He has led the show through many periods of evolution.

1 week ago

Adam Blackstone and Scott Mirkin at a press conference
Music
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Philadelphia readies first-ever New Year’s Eve concert on the Parkway

The event will feature LL Cool J, who boycotted his July 4 show because of a city workers strike.

1 week ago

The cast of Arden Theatre Company’s production of ''A Wrinkle in Time'' in Philadelphia.
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
TV

‘Stranger Things’ and Philly’s Arden Theatre share an affinity for ‘A Wrinkle in Time’

The hit Netflix show channels the classic 1962 young adult novel, just as the Arden Theatre puts it on stage.

2 weeks ago

Fireworks are launched from a barge during the midnight display at Penn's Landing.
Community Events
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Your Philly New Year’s Eve guide: 38 ways to ring in 2026

Say goodbye to 2025 and hello to the milestone year any way you want, from ice skating and dancing to concerts and fireworks.

2 weeks ago

Decorated Christmas tree in Rittenhouse Square
Things To Do
Community Events
Delaware
New Jersey
Pennsylvania

Christmas and Kwanzaa festivities, Disney on Ice and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Dec. 25–28: Keep the family entertained this holiday weekend with movie premieres and festive eats. Plus, tribute concerts in South Jersey and karaoke nights in Philly.

2 weeks ago

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