
Arts & Entertainment
Bucks County Playhouse is looking for its history — and needs your help
As it celebrates its 80th anniversary, the Bucks County Playhouse is looking for everything from posters to playbills to piece together its missing history.
6 years ago
Across Europe, museums rethink what to do with their African art collections
According to the most commonly cited figures from a 2007 UNESCO forum, 90% to 95% of sub-Saharan cultural artifacts are housed outside Africa.
6 years ago
Philly’s Percent for Art program — the nation’s first — celebrates 60 years, 600 pieces
Philadelphia’s public art mandate has created more than 600 works in 60 years. Here’s how the program got started and how it’s evolving for a modern city.
6 years ago
Listen 4:30The Neon Museum of Philadelphia has found a permanent home
After decades of work, a sign designer’s dream is finally coming true.
6 years ago
‘Jaws’ shark gets his bite back: A love story
The last replica shark from the 1975 classic blockbuster, Jaws, has gotten a facelift on his way to a new museum.
6 years ago
The Philadelphia Soul have won three league championships. But in a city with such a rich sports tradition, it’s been tough to bring fans on board.
6 years ago
Spiritual, colorful beauty at West Philly theater tribute to African Diaspora
Theatre in the X staged a world premiere of “Beast of Nubia.”
6 years ago
MAD Magazine has been skewering American culture and politics for over half a century. Today on the show, we pay tribute to the magazine and learn about its history.
Air Date: August 8, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 48:59Reggae legend Bob Marley, Asian history in Philly, and Cowtown Rodeo in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Philadelphia, Delaware and South Jersey host an array of events, from a tribute to Jamaican independence, Train in concert, and bike racing in the ’burbs.
6 years ago
Listen 4:11Seven new names are joining Philly’s Walk of Fame this year
Here are the seven new names that’ll be added to the luminary lineup of plaques on the sidewalk of South Broad.
6 years ago
Fire breathing and aerial stunts return to Philadelphia’s Laurel Hill Cemetery
The 6th annual Ghostly Circus brings more fire and daring acrobatic feats to Philadelphia’s historic Laurel Hill Cemetery while contemplating climate change
6 years ago
‘We’re A Winner’ married black pride to an irresistible beat
Curtis Mayfield's previous songs for The Impressions had often been broadly inspirational — but here, he aimed his pen directly at black listeners, pledging that better times.
6 years ago
Cord cutters beware, either rescan, or lose local stations Friday
If you are using an antenna (not satellite or cable) beginning on Friday morning you need to rescan your TV by going into the setup menu and hitting search or rescan.
6 years ago
Philly’s BlackStar Film Festival is looking for a new home
The annual showcase of African-American cinema launched at UPenn’s International House, but the building’s pending closure may force the fest to relocate.
6 years ago
Listen 1:4090s hip hop mogul Chris Schwartz
The Philadelphia native was instrumental in the rise of some of the biggest names in 90s Hip Hop – Schoolly D, Kriss Kross, Cypress Hill, The Fugees, and Lauryn Hill.
Air Date: July 30, 2019 10:00 am
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