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What do Philadelphians sound like? And what makes our region's dialect so hard to pick up? Today, we dive into what makes a Philadelphian sound like a Philadelphian.

Denver, Philadelphia, and Golden State had two finalists apiece, while Phoenix, Detroit, Charlotte, Minnesota and Sacramento had one each.

Works by Tracey Emin and Sam Moyer will launch an ongoing program to present major public artwork along Philadelphia’s waterfront.

Playwright Quiara Alegria Hudes talks about growing up in Philadelphia, her Puerto Rican and Jewish family, and finding her voice as a writer.

Playwright Quiara Alegria Hudes on her new memoir about growing up in Philadelphia in a Puerto Rican and Jewish family among a sea of languages and finding her voice.

On this week's Regional Roundup: Delaware gun legislation, how Philadelphians are helping the COVID crisis in India, and the lost album of jazz legend Hasaan Ibn Ali.

A nearly forgotten exhibition of contemporary Black artists circa 1971 will be recreated by the Delaware Art Museum.

Tailgating will also return when Citizens Bank Park returns to 100% capacity on June 12. Here’s what else you need to know.

WHYY convened and celebrated Philadelphia’s spoken wordsmiths by amplifying their works and exploring their inspirations in a Community Conversation.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame considers artists who have been making records for at least 25 years. Rundgren has had a career more than twice that long.

The Sisters of St. Joseph would prefer that the next owner be the museum, just a stone’s throw away, if it can raise the money to acquire the property.

WHYY convened Ran’d Shine, RJ the Magician, and Ice McDonald for a family-friendly magic show followed by a Community Conversation on equity and diversity.

Barry Jenkins served as showrunner, executive producer, writer and director to the 10-part Amazon series, The Underground Railroad.

The network is the latest company to distance itself from the press group which has been accused of self-dealing, corruption and conflicts of interest.

The charity event has so far raised $302 million and secured over 26 million COVID-19 vaccines. The money will go toward vaccine delivery, testing and PPE.