
Arts & Entertainment
Schwarber goes deep for Phillies in 9-5 win over Athletics
Kyle Schwarber homered in his first at-bat with the Phillies, reigning NL MVP Bryce Harper knocked in a run and Aaron Nola struck out seven.
3 years ago
‘I got a gut feeling this year.’ Hope springs eternal at Phillies’ opening day
Fans flocked to the Phillies’ sold-out season starter at Citizens Bank Park to cheer on the great annual promise of baseball.
3 years ago
Will Smith gets 10-year Oscars ban over Chris Rock slap
The motion picture academy has banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars or any other academy event for 10 years following his slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards.
3 years ago
Satirist Fran Lebowitz and Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation
Fran Lebowitz on bookstores, Putin, rats, NATO, being old and her friendship with Toni Morrison. And, two Penn law students reflect on Judge Jackson's confirmation.
Air Date: April 8, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Daryl Hall, King of Prussia Restaurant Week, Cherry Blossom Fest: this week’s ‘Things to Do’
For cherry blossom lovers, it’s your weekend. Plus a big lineup of music to go along with many arts and cultural events in Philly, Jersey, and Delaware.
3 years ago
Special Edition: Remembering Bobby Rydell
From the archives, our 2016 interview with Bobby Rydell, whose musical stardom emerged from South Philadelphia in the 1950s. He passed away this week at the age of 79.
Air Date: April 6, 2022 12:00 pm
Listen 17:00Scream and shout: Philly benefit album features Ukrainian hardcore bands
Band Together features a mix of U.S. and Ukrainian punk to raise money for humanitarian aid in war-torn Ukraine.
3 years ago
Listen 3:21At Masters, some come to see golfers, others to see gnomes
The Masters has gone gnome-mad. Yes. Gnomes.
3 years ago
Benjamin Franklin and Revolution
A conversation with filmmaker Ken Burns on his new documentary 'Benjamin Franklin,' along with author Walter Isaacson and historian Erica Dunbar.
Air Date: April 5, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:41Jazz, R&B, classical: Philly talent cleaned up at the Grammys
Philadelphia artists took center stage at the Grammy Awards this weekend as some of the city's talent walked away with top honors.
3 years ago
10 takeaways from a night of strong performances and curveballs at the Grammys
Here's what you need to know about the 2022 Grammys — the lessons, storylines, triumphs and irritations that defined the very long night.
3 years ago
Camden’s IDEA Center celebrates National Poetry Month by honoring late poets
Jazz on Market in Camden celebrates the late Sandra Turner-Barnes and Lamont Dixon and their artistic contributions. It’s the first event at their new Market Street home.
3 years ago
Jon Batiste wins 4 Grammy Awards in early ceremony
Philly's own Questlove won his sixth Grammy for best music film through “Summer of Soul (... Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised.”)
3 years ago
John Legend honored at Grammys’ Black Music Collective event
Legend explained how Black music has set trends for worldwide listeners during the academy’s Black Music Collective event, held Saturday night in Las Vegas.
3 years ago
Center City bars fill up on weekend mornings with Premier League soccer fans
Some people have been following their clubs for years, but newcomers are always welcome.
3 years ago