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Public radio DJ soothes his listeners’ COVID-19 worries with eclectic playlist

Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with WXPN’s Dan Reed about how he’s bringing comfort to the Delaware Valley with his eclectic taste in music.

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Reading-based poet Anthony Orozco reads poems at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts. (Courtesy of Natalie Kolb)
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‘Life beaming through uncertainty and fear’: Pa. poets create community amid pandemic

With the coronavirus pandemic in full swing and a state shutdown in place, poets are turning to the internet to stay connected.

6 years ago

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Inside Philly’s famous rare books collection

Join The Why's Shai Ben-Yaacov and his son for virtual tours of cool Philly spots they wish they could visit instead of being cooped up at home. First up: The Rosenbach.

Air Date: April 14, 2020

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Billy Penn

MegaPhilly 20XX: A dystopian tale from the not-too-distant future

Part 1 of a serialized novel of speculative fiction.

6 years ago

How to stay occupied during quarantine
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How to stay occupied during quarantine

What are the best things to read, watch and cook during your time in quarantine?

Air Date: April 10, 2020

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Dottie Levine delivers singing telegrams during coronavirus shutdowns in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Philadelphia
Public Health

Philly musician offers serenades for hire for those sheltering at home

A West Philly musician offers performance services to send “condensed humanity” to people shut inside during the pandemic.

6 years ago

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Puzzles
Delaware
Home & Family

Puzzles growing more popular ‘while stuck at home and going stir crazy’

Puzzle demand peaked during the Great Depression. With the economy in free fall and people under “stay at home’’ orders, puzzles are back in vogue.

6 years ago

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Helium Comedy Club at 20th and Sansom has cancelled all shows — but online business is picking up. (LucindaLunacy/Flickr Creative Commons)
Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

Lockdown laughs: Philly comedians take their talents online

Amusing podcasts, Zoom shows, standup streams and other virtual fun.

6 years ago

Members of the Singing City Choir hold a virtual practice using the Zoom video meeting app. (Courtesy of Singing City Choir)
Music
Public Health

Choirs make the most of virtual rehearsals during coronavirus pandemic

Singing together can be fatal during the COVID-19 outbreak. Choral groups find ways to stay together while staying at home.

6 years ago

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Billy Penn

Philly hip-hop producer who worked with Dr. Dre, Beyonce and The Roots is livestreaming a DJ battle

Scott Storch is well on his way to a comeback.

6 years ago

First grader David waving his magic wand at the Harry Potter Festival in Chestnut Hill, in 2015. (Natavan Werbock for WHYY)
Books
Home & Family
Public Health

Rowling starts Harry Potter At Home for housebound families

J.K. Rowling is hoping a dash of Harry Potter will help families confined to their homes during the coronavirus pandemic.

6 years ago

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Music
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

2020 Roots Festival postponed to Aug. 1 because coronavirus

All original tickets will be honored.

6 years ago

The Delaware Children's Museum is providing activities for children and their families via social media. (Courtesy of Elisa Morris)
Delaware
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Technology

Guide: Delaware museums offering virtual tours to entertain during quarantine

Museums in Delaware may be closed due to COVID-19, but museum lovers can still enjoy virtual tours to keep entertained when they’re stuck at home.

6 years ago

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Philadelphia
Public Health

Philly arts organizations get $2.9M from city’s cultural fund during coronavirus closures

The annual Philadelphia Cultural Fund grants are going out, just when arts need them most.

6 years ago

Free Library of Philadelphia
Kids
Music
Performing Arts

Virtual field trips: A guide to Philly area online offerings for kids

Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, several organizations are putting out a schedule of live, streaming content. Many update offerings daily.

6 years ago

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