
Arts & Entertainment
Everything is ‘Free 99’: How a Philly ‘stooping’ account finds new homes for trashed items
“It's kind of empowering to flip items or give them a new life,” said Tanya Mayeux. “I love the idea of keeping whatever we can out of the landfill.”
3 years ago
Listen 1:52The Great American Gunshow investigates the allure of guns
Team Sunshine Performance Corporation has begun a long-term theatrical investigation of America’s conflicted relationship with firearms.
3 years ago
‘Our Super Bowl’: Golf fans celebrate as top PGA stars tee off in Wilmington
Officials expect the biggest sporting event in the history of northern Delaware to draw more than 130,000 fans, and pump tens of millions of dollars into the economy.
3 years ago
Philly Folk Fest, Santana and Earth Wind & Fire, Clay Fest in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
As the summer days wane, The Philadelphia Folk Festival celebrates 60 years. Plus Ardmore Rock & Ride and cultural festivals at Penn’s Landing.
3 years ago
Listen 5:09Salman Rushdie and defending freedom of expression
After the horrific attack on Salman Rushdie, we discuss the continued threats to free expression and why it's worth defending.
Air Date: August 17, 2022 10:00 pm
Listen 49:15Philly Folk Festival returns in person for 60th anniversary
After two pandemic years digital, America’s longest-running outdoor festival returns to Old Poole Farm for its 60th anniversary.
3 years ago
Kapow! Gay, Black superheroes take on fatphobia while saving an Afrofuturistic Philly
Black, gay, and heavy superheroes save an Afrofuturistic Philly in the new Alex Smith/James Dillenbeck comic "Black Vans."
3 years ago
Do you have what it takes? PHL LIVE music competition returns
The city-sponsored event seeks to highlight Philadelphia’s top musical talent. Eleven winners will be awarded $1,000.
3 years ago
From trash to treasure: Magic Gardens event encourages recycling through creativity
Ricky Boscarino started creating art out of recycled plastic around eight years ago, which he says changed his view on how plastics are used daily.
3 years ago
The sweet potato pie contests in the early 2000s were 🔥.
3 years ago
Bonus Interview: Poet Airea D. Matthews
Listen back to our interview with Philadelphia's poet laureate, Airea D. Matthews, who was recently awarded $50,000 by the Academy of American Poets.
Air Date: August 13, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 17:15Anne Heche legally dead at 53, a week after a fiery car crash
The actress, best known for her roles in 'Donnie Brasco' and the 1998 'Psycho' remake, leaves behind two sons.
3 years ago
Author Salman Rushdie attacked on lecture stage in New York
His agent, Andrew Wylie, said the writer was on a ventilator, with a damaged liver, severed nerves in an arm and an eye he was likely to lose.
3 years ago
Bugs, birds, and plants: This writer wants you to embrace nature in Philly
Urban wildlife exists all around us, and Bernard Brown is on a mission to get people to enjoy it with his new book, “Exploring Philly Nature: A Guide for All Four Seasons."
3 years ago
Listen 1:50Russell’s No. 6 being retired across NBA, a 1st for league
NBA players who currently wear No. 6 — including the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James — may continue doing so. But the number cannot be issued again.
3 years ago