Arts & Entertainment

Kurt Vile has always been a Philly guy — it's where he grew up; it's where he started his music career.

WHYY’s Priyanka Tewari spoke to Snacktime founder Sam Gellerstein at the band’s album release party. Gellerstein calls “Sounds from the Street: Live” a love letter to Philly.

The modern medieval castle in Bryn Athyn has closed for renovations until 2023. So it sent its prized 12th-century stained glass to the Philly Art Museum.

Philly has opened 50 public pools across the city this summer, with another 20 still closed. But neighbors are loving any splash they can get.

July 21 – July 24: The weekend events include Ledisi at the Mann, Indigenous powwow in Delaware, and two new art exhibitions opening this week.

A pioneer in the world of dance has been awarded one of the largest cash prizes for artists in the United States.

The pop artist died on Monday at 93. His giant sculptures of common objects evoke the silly and the serious of Philly.

James A. Michener, who won a Pulitzer Prize for “Tales from the South Pacific,” credited his start to a title published in 1930.

What’s it like to be monumental? You can stand on a pedestal at the sculptural installation “Monument in Waiting” and feel posterity.

The new show is a venture from Shannon Maldonado, owner of acclaimed design shop Yowie.

Allen begins a difficult double this month as he tries to win a medal in the 110-meter hurdles at the world championships and then earn a spot with the Philadelphia Eagles.

He’s a future Division 1 recruit, while she owns a team, plays on the field, and runs a global sports foundation.

On Friday, he resumed his global farewell tour in Philadelphia with a shout-out to the hometown crowd on “Philadelphia Freedom.”

The 19th medal, the third bronze of her 10 trips to the championships, extends the record she already held.

Philly singer-songwriter Suzanne Sheer about her first album, ‘The Blue Hour,’ social media, and advice for musicians.