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Philadelphia-based Grammy award-winning rockers The War On Drugs
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Philadelphia

The War On Drugs celebrates ‘A Drugcember To Remember’ with guest stars to aid Philly public schools

The Grammy Award-winning rock band packed Fishtown’s Johnny Brenda’s for a three-night benefit concert featuring performances by Joe Walsh and Kurt Vile.

9 hours ago

Eagles run the ball into the end zone right at the 1 yard line
Philadelphia
Sports

The tush push lives on: The past, present and uncertain future of the NFL’s most controversial play

Before the season, team owners lost an attempt to ban the Eagles' brute-force offensive play by just two votes. How safe is the brotherly shove from a new prohibition attempt?

2 days ago

Cherri Gregg and Avi Wolfman-Arent
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Holiday Party

We invited some of our favorite people to join us for an hour of fun, holiday season tips and live music.

Air Date: December 18, 2025 12:00 pm

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Winter Solstice celebrations, last-minute holiday shopping, a One-Man Nutcracker performance and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Dec. 18-21: Jazz night at the Delaware Art Museum, Rod Wave in Philly and a special holiday concert in South Jersey are among weekend highlights.

4 days ago

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Roberta Fallon poses for a photo
Media
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Philly’s Roberta Fallon, TheArtBlog co-founder and WHYY community news partner, has died

Fallon was a tireless champion of Philly arts and artists. She succumbed to injuries after being struck by a driver.

5 days ago

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FILE - Beyonce, left, and Jay Z perform
Studio 2
Music

Best music of the 21st century

Which artist has had the biggest impact of the 21st century so far? Which songs will transcend time? And what great music flew under the radar?

Air Date: December 17, 2025 12:00 pm

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Visitors fill the Grand Court at the Wanamaker Building
Community Events
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Fans wrap around the block for the last days of Philly’s Wanamaker Light Show

More than 73,000 visited Wanamakers in the first three weeks of the revived Christmas light show, for what could be its final season.

5 days ago

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A selfie photo of Steve Heise and Alina Josan standing on a large hill overlooking a wide landscape
Music
Philadelphia

Philly band Walnut Brain takes humble diddley bow from earliest days of blues to modern psychedelic improvisation

Steve Heise and Alina Josan make music together by instinct and improvisation, one string at a time.

1 week ago

A crowd is gathered as the words
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Philadelphia Cultural Fund to distribute more than $5 million to arts organizations next year

Anyone interested in expanding access to the arts in the city can apply to sit on a panel that will help choose grantees.

1 week ago

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ROcky statue
Philadelphia
Visual Arts
Billy Penn

Rocky statues are on the move next year. Here’s what we know so far

The city plans to return one of the statues outside the museum to Sylvester Stallone next year. A late twist changed which one it will be.

1 week ago

Two ballet dancers rehearsing in the dance studio
Dance
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Philadelphia Ballet dancer makes his ‘Nutcracker’ solo debut after recovering from cancer

At this time last year, Nicholas Patterson could barely walk from chemotherapy. Now he is dancing with the Sugar Plum Fairy.

1 week ago

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A digger in the interior of the Painted Bride building
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Demolition of the historic Painted Bride building kicks off

Eight years after its former owners announced a change, the building that hosts Isaiah Zagar’s famous mural is coming down.

1 week ago

a lit menorah
Things To Do
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Delaware
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Philadelphia

Menorah lightings, breakfast with Santa and a hot chocolate crawl in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Dec. 11–14: Enjoy a festive weekend with Olympic skating, holiday festivals galore and an adults-only Lego party.

2 weeks ago

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Jess Conda, Sam Rise and Rose Jarboe performing
Music
Philadelphia

Bearded Ladies Cabaret returns to Philly’s Wanamaker Building to close out its fall series

The “Pipe Up!” series of performance events ends this weekend with a series of drag cabaret performances.

2 weeks ago

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Los Angeles Chargers safety Tony Jefferson (23) intercepts a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jahan Dotson (2) during overtime of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif
Philadelphia
Sports

Jalen Hurts throws 4 interceptions, Eagles lose 22-19 to Chargers in OT

The defending Super Bowl champions lost their season-worst third in a row and fell to 8-5.

2 weeks ago

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