
Arts & Entertainment
Meet the ‘Forrest Gump’ of the Revolutionary War at new Philly exhibit
The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia is opening an exhibition from the perspective of a single British soldier.
6 years ago
25 years later, a new generation gets immersed in ‘Friends’
In an era when everyone assumed they would move on to YouTube and Instagram video, young girls have embraced the series old-fashioned, sitcom format.
6 years ago
When it’s your job to act out an orgy, these theater pros can help
Of 23 certified “intimacy directors” worldwide, two are in Philadelphia.
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Wilmington hosts ’Magic’ show for historically black colleges
ESPN’s `First Take’ broadcast from the new 76ers Fieldhouse with guest star Magic Johnson, to attract students to historically black colleges
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Downton Abbey makes the transition from TV to feature-length film
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with WHYY film critic Patrick Stoner about how Downton Abbey made the jump from TV to full-length movie.
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Listen 6:46Downton Abbey actors Jim Carter (Mr. Carson), Kevin Doyle (Mr. Molesley) and Imelda Staunton, (Lady Bagshaw) talk about the series, the film, and the Downton phenomenon.
Air Date: September 20, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 48:57From hole in the wall to elegant entryway: the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s new north entrance
The first phase of the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s massive renovation project is now open to the public: the museum’s forgotten north entrance.
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Opera Philadelphia opens O19 Fest with a true story of Russian teens’ livestreamed tragedy
"Denis and Katya" tells the true story of Russian teenagers who live-streamed themselves in a suicidal shootout with police.
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Listen 3:19The 17th century author of “Paradise Lost” was a big fan of Shakespeare. The Free Library of Philadelphia is discovered to have his personal copy.
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‘Edgy’ or offensive? Shane Gillis controversy fans fierce debate among Philly comedians
Four Philly comedians told WHYY this was the most divided the community had been in recent years.
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Listen 2:00Philly’s newest board game cafe: 1,200 titles, Vietnamese coffee and an inclusive vibe
Queen & Rook is owned and run by women and people of color.
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At an Elkins Park synagogue, celebrating 60 years in one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s last buildings
The Beth Shalom synagogue outside Philadelphia celebrates 60 years in its unusual buildings by commissioning artwork by David Hartt.
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Eastern State Penitentiary gives away free spooky tattoos on Friday the 13th
People waited in line outside Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia to receive a free Halloween tattoo on Friday the 13th.
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Free Fringe Philly provides an alternative to alternative theater
Outcast by the cost of the Fringe Festival, theater artists band together to form their own festival, Free Fringe Philly.
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South Philly pizzeria to make national splash on Action Bronson’s Vice TV show
More capacity is being added, because Angelo’s Pizzeria already sells out regularly.
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