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With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.
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With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.

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Ellis McGruder Jr., 4, and his dad attended the 26th annual African-American Children’s Book Fair at the Community College of Philadelphia. They are starting a YouTube channel to post videos of them reading together. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Books
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

African American Children’s Book Fair to spotlight some of the biggest stars in children’s literature

Seven African Americans who appeared on the New York Times’ Best Sellers list will present their work at the African American Children’s Book Fair.

5 years ago

Nancy Volpe-Beringer became a fashion designer in her 50s, and followed her dream to compete on the television show “Project Runway.” (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Philly designer stays in the game on ‘Project Runway’

Philadelphia’s Nancy Volpe-Beringer got into the design biz late in life, but she’s proving she can keep the pace on the reality TV show.

5 years ago

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Blue Room (1970-73) by Catherine Jansen, at PAFA (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
History
Philadelphia
Sculpture
Visual Arts

Hidden in plain sight: Philadelphia as the center of the American avant-garde

A new exhibition by the University of the Arts positions Philadelphia as the heart of the mid-century American avant-garde.

5 years ago

Listen 1:46
James Ijames, Brandon Pierce, Danielle Leneé, and Lorene Cary.
Radio Times
History
Race & Ethnicity

My General Tubman

We talk to the creative team behind the new play "My General Tubman" about Harriet Tubman's life and her continuing significance.

Air Date: January 28, 2020 10:00 am

Listen 48:59
Jerry Craft was awarded the Newbery Award by the American Library Association for his book,
Books
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

‘New Kid’ and ‘The Undefeated’ win Caldecott and Newbery medals in Philly

African American writers and illustrators took the top Newbery and Caldecott awards at the annual library conference.

5 years ago

Listen 1:22
Nathan Morris, from left, Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman, of Boyz II Men‎, and Alicia Keys, second left, sing a tribute in honor of the late Kobe Bryant at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Los Angeles. (Matt Sayles/Invision/AP Photo)
Music
National

Grammy Awards honor Kobe Bryant with touching performance featuring Philly’s own Boys II Men

The 2020 Grammy Awards kicked off in tribute to basketball icon Kobe Bryant, who died hours before the show, with a touching, emotional performance led by host Alicia Keys.

5 years ago

“Sweet Spot” by Indiana bases artists Shawn Causey and Mark Daniell at Wonderspaces in Philadelphia’s Fashion District. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Innovation
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

New way to see new art: Wonderspaces opens in Fashion District

Philadelphia’s Fashion District hosts the third location of the national chain, which sells the experience of contemporary installation art.

5 years ago

Listen 1:45
Jason Segal and co-star Eve Lindley on the roof of 1235 Spring Garden Street. AMC / YOUTUBE SCREENSHOT
Philadelphia
TV

13 Philly locations in the new trailer for Jason Segel’s AMC series

“Dispatches from Elsewhere”? More like “Dispatches from Philadelphia.”

5 years ago

Ritz at the Bourse movie theater (Google Maps)
Movies
Philadelphia Business Journal

Beloved Philadelphia movie house Ritz at the Bourse to close, per report

Old City art-house movie theater the Ritz at the Bourse will close at the end of January, according to a report by the Philadelphia Inquirer.

5 years ago

Cast iron skillets hanging in the kitchen at Bainbridge House are from Hugh Hayden's series, 'American Food.' They are modeled from African Masks and historical artifacts in the Princeton University Art Museum collections. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
New Jersey
Race & Ethnicity
Visual Arts

Princeton home’s history of slavery explored in new contemporary art exhibition

Hugh Hayden’s new installation at Princeton’s Bainbridge House explores slavery and the origins of America through the 18th century home’s own history.

5 years ago

Skylines, including that of Moscow’s, are part of the new light show in the Ritz-Carlton lobby (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

There’s a cool free light show inside the Ritz-Carlton’s historic dome

Grab a bottle from the champagne vending machine and check out the display.

5 years ago

Blake Shelton will headline the inaugural Barefoot Country Music Fest, set for Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 21 on the Lincoln Avenue beach.(Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File)
Down the Shore
Community Events
New Jersey

Blake Shelton joins Carrie Underwood as headliner at Wildwood beach country music festival

Carrie Underwood and Blake Shelton will headline the inaugural Barefoot Country Music Fest, set for Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 21 on the Lincoln Avenue beach.

5 years ago

Felicia Vazquez gets a rose tattooed onto her hand by artist Ralph Fryer. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community Events
Philadelphia

Artists say Philly remains on top of the tattoo world, despite changing industry

Tattoo enthusiasts may be flooding the Convention Center this weekend, but Philly’s ink industry thrives year-round.

5 years ago

Kulu Mele African Dance and Drum Ensemble at the 32nd Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance in Philadelphia. (Scott Robbins)
Dance
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

50 Black dance companies land in Philly for international festival started by Philadanco

The IABD returns to the city where it started for the 50th anniversary of Philadanco.

5 years ago

Sammie, Tammy and Ed from 'The Circle' on Netflix INSTAGRAM
Philadelphia
TV
Billy Penn

‘Pronounce Conshohocken’: Philly-area cast members dish on new Netflix reality show

What’s it like to be on “The Circle”? Cold shrimp, hot rooms and a lasting bond.

5 years ago

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