Arts & Entertainment
Encore Series and Philadelphia Orchestra end lawsuits. Encore takes the blame
After filing a lawsuit against the orchestra, the mea culpa from the Philly Pops’ parent company may be its last gasp.
6 months ago
Listen 1:18Our Market Tours shows off an artistic and authentic embrace of Ninth Street
For years, the Our Market initiative has been revitalizing the Italian Market, transforming it into a living gallery.
7 months ago
July 24–27: Trombone Shorty in Delaware, the North Philadelphia History Festival and Dave Matthews Band in South Jersey are among weekend highlights.
7 months ago
Listen 5:30A retelling of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” outdoors at Rockwood Park shows the reality of migration and family separation.
7 months ago
Listen 3:33Born of the COVID-19 pandemic, Barnes Foundation is now sharing its online education tech
The Visual Experience Platform is a unique way to teach object lessons. The Barnes is licensing it to other institutions.
7 months ago
Listen 1:17Ozzy Osbourne, who led Black Sabbath and became the godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76
A family statement said he died Tuesday, just weeks after his farewell show. He was 76.
7 months ago
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, ‘Cosby Show’ actor, dies at 54 in Costa Rica drowning
He was known for playing Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show.” Costa Rican authorities report he drowned Sunday afternoon at Playa Cocles on the Caribbean coast.
7 months ago
Historic Philadelphia’s youngest performer nerds out on history
Teenager Zoe Levenstien has been a fan of Philly’s historic actors all her life. Now she is one of them.
7 months ago
Listen 2:55Philly Youth Music Fest celebrates the city’s young talent
The second annual all-city festival drew performers from a dozen music education organizations across Philly.
7 months ago
Listen 1:54Philly Fringe announces an expanded 2025 festival in September
The 29th annual Fringe Festival has more shows than ever. It begins Sept. 4.
7 months ago
Listen 1:25For more than 30 years, the Shofuso house has celebrated the historical Japanese festival of Tanabata, attracting residents to learn and commemorate the holiday.
7 months ago
Studio 2 Extra: Lisa Scottoline on her new psychological thriller
Bestselling Philly author Lisa Scottoline on her latest thriller and her approach to writing and life.
Air Date: July 11, 2025 2:00 pm
Listen 15:53Rick Springfield, Judas Priest, John Oates and Bob Geldof reflect on 40 years of Live Aid
Simulcast from Philly and London on July 13, 1985, Live Aid was the most ambitious global television event of its time: 16 hours of live music in two different continents.
7 months ago
Penn Museum’s Garden Jams kicks off for its second year with West Philadelphia Orchestra
Garden Jams will be hosted every Wednesday for the rest of July. The event offers food, drinks and late-night museum access.
7 months ago
A Live Aid anniversary tribute, a pancakes and booze festival and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
July 11–13: Glennon Doyle’s podcast stops in Delaware and an ice cream festival at Reading Terminal Market are among weekend event highlights.
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