
Arts & Entertainment
‘You’re more than medals’: Simone Biles to Pennsylvania women on redefining success
Over 6,000 people tuned in to hear Laverne Cox speak. Later, Olympic gymnast and advocate Simone Biles delivered a keynote speech.
3 years ago
Philly artists help promote small businesses owned by people of color this holiday season
The posters, designed by Philly artists and the small businesses that inspire them, will be placed in commercial corridors across the city, just in time for holiday shopping.
3 years ago
Global superstar returns home to Philly to launch international tour for first book
The memoir is titled “Will,” and the very first stop was a small bookstore on Girard Avenue in Fishtown: Harriett’s.
3 years ago
Joel Embiid enters NBA’s health and safety protocols after testing positive for COVID-19
Embiid returned a positive test for COVID-19 on Monday morning, a source tells ESPN.
3 years ago
It was quite a year for the Northeast Philly lawn care operation.
3 years ago
Delaware River takes a bite out of a waterfront art exhibit
A show of contemporary sculpture on Cherry Street Pier hit by flooding on opening night.
3 years ago
8 dead, numerous injured at Astroworld Festival in Houston
Officials in Texas say at least eight people are dead and numerous others are injured following a surge of the crowd during a performance by rapper Travis Scott.
3 years ago
Visual art for the visually impaired: Philly museum tests out new ways to experience paintings
The Museum of the American Revolution is testing a new way to present visual art to people who are visually impaired, creating richer experiences for all patrons.
3 years ago
Listen 4:31A new parade for Philadelphia to celebrate the holidays
A multicultural parade will begin Philadelphia’s first in-person holiday season since COVID.
3 years ago
Franklin Institute expecting tourism magic from Harry Potter exhibition
“Harry Potter: The Exhibition” will feature highlights from the entire Wizarding World. It opens at the Franklin Institute in February.
3 years ago
Exploring the eerie: Spooky sites in Burlington County get visited by the curious
WHYY teamed up with BoroTV and CPM media to explore the history of seemingly haunted sites in Burlington City, Easthampton, and Mt. Holly.
3 years ago
The social media platform promised reforms back in 2014, but they’ve been unevenly implemented.
3 years ago
Kate Scott ready to continue shattering glass ceilings as first female announcer for the 76ers
Kate Scott, the new 76ers play-by-play TV announcer, wants to show that women and members of the LGBTQ+ community belong in sports.
4 years ago
Listen 6:18Braves vs Astros: A World Series 6 decades in the making
When Freddie Freeman and the Atlanta Braves meet Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros, it will be a World Series that's been six decades in the making.
4 years ago