
Arts & Entertainment
Welcome America moves to the Mann for 2021 (Made in America is still on the Parkway, tho)
This year’s Fourth of July festival begins early, with a focus on Juneteenth.
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How ‘Mare of Easttown’ turned the Philly region into a national obsession
Quibbling aside, it was a rare showing for the Delaware Valley — and many locals respected it.
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A new report shows museums had a bad year — but not the worst possible
In 2020, the American Alliance of Museums got a lot of attention from another survey predicting a third of U.S. museums could permanently close due to the pandemic.
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Selfies and stories: West Philly students push against isolation and tragedy with photo project
The teacher leading the project says it’s an opportunity for the school community to really see and hear each other again. "We’ve spent so much time apart."
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Listen 2:04Philadelphia Art Museum’s new Gehry renovations: 7 things you might not know
A ghost train station, a big sustainability boost, and a new skylight above the steps.
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Iraq veterans and Iraqi immigrants build a traditional house of reeds in Philadelphia
Veterans and immigrants build a traditional Iraqi house of reeds in a nature preserve in Roxborough.
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Philly gamers, rejoice: Parks & Rec to include esports in future programming
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Dept. partners with Nerd Street Gaming to include esports in programming, with the goal of increasing access to high-end tech.
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‘This looks all right’: Philly singer may be The Voice’s best hope
Judge Blake Shelton has said The Voice winners are not given the chance to succeed after the show. Cam Anthony may buck that trend.
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Museum of Illusions plans fall 2021 opening in Philly
The Museum of Illusions is set to open a location at 4th and Market streets in Old City.
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Black women bakers team up with Philadelphia Flower Show for ‘Blooming Desserts’
The collaboration, called “Blooming Desserts,” will feature desserts from Jillian Bakes, KakeMi Cakes, and Sweet Nina’s.
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Where to go roller skating in Philly this summer, from outdoor discos to indoor jams
If you don’t have your own wheels, you can always rent a pair.
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Made in America will be back on the Parkway this Labor Day weekend
This will be the 10th anniversary of the concert of top-tier hip-hop, rock, and electronic musicians presented by rapper Jay-Z.
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Philly kids to color world’s largest drawing, made by a local artist
The Franklin Institute brings back Dyymond Whipper-Young’s record-breaking sketch so her students can color it in.
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Jericho Brown’s ‘The Tradition’
One year after George Floyd's murder, poet Jericho Brown discusses his Pulitzer prize-winning collection "The Tradition," and shares his reflections on racism and violence.
Air Date: May 25, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:15Philly’s Dell Music Center reopens for the summer season
The open-air amphitheater, managed by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, will operate on a modified schedule due to COVID-19.
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