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The National Museum of American Jewish History
Philadelphia
Public Health

Jewish museum in Philly sends most of its staff home without pay

The National Museum of American Jewish History entered bankruptcy court right before the pandemic hit.

6 years ago

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Love from Philly virtual music concert
Music
Philadelphia
Technology

Massive Philly music festival launches online this weekend

From John Oates to Christian McBride to The Districts to Schooly D, the 75+ acts will benefit the musician relief fund.

6 years ago

People walk a dog along the boardwalk in Wildwood
Down the Shore
Music
New Jersey

Wildwood country music beach concert postponed until 2021

A beach concert festival featuring major country music performers in Wildwood has been postponed until next year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

6 years ago

Virtual music festival
Music
Technology

Philly band brings international lineup to live music festival in Minecraft

The COVID-19 pandemic dashed the debut of a Philadelphia band. So this weekend, they created an international music festival inside the online video game.

6 years ago

The U.S. leg of Weezer's Hella Mega tour with Green Day and Fall Out Boy has yet to be canceled due to the coronavirus, leaving fans who purchased tickets in limbo when it comes to refunds. (Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images)
NPR
Music
Performing Arts

Why ticket holders are struggling to get refunds for concerts and live events

New rules Ticketmaster announced stipulate that a show has to be either officially canceled or have new dates announced in order for the purchaser to be eligible for refunds.

6 years ago

Poets Richard Blanco and Nikky Finney
Books
Performing Arts
Poetry

Healing words: poets and the pandemic

We talk with poets Richard Blanco and Nikky Finney about writing and reading poetry during the pandemic.

6 years ago

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Poets Richard Blanco and Nikky Finney
Radio Times
Health Care
Medicine
Poetry
Public Health

Healing words: poets and the pandemic

We talk with poets Richard Blanco and Nikky Finney about writing and reading poetry during the pandemic and we hear how nurses are coping at Temple University Hospital.

Air Date: April 22, 2020 10:00 am

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Theater artists create work for online world
Dance
Performing Arts

They can’t take the stage, so theater artists create work for online world

The coronavirus shutdown showed artists what they cannot do. Now some are exploring what they can.

6 years ago

Philadelphia legend Suzanne Roberts died on Monday at the age of 98. Mrs. Roberts was the widow of Comcast founder Ralph Roberts but also a trailblazer in her own right. She spent a lifetime in public and community service and was also an award-winning actress, director, producer and host of the popular television show, “Seeking Solutions With Suzanne.” (Screenshot)
Media
Philadelphia
TV

Philadelphia icon Suzanne Roberts dies at 98

Suzanne Roberts spent a lifetime in public and community service and was also an award-winning actress, director, producer and television host.

6 years ago

Dan Reed
Music
Philadelphia

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.

6 years ago

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Reading-based poet Anthony Orozco reads poems at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts. (Courtesy of Natalie Kolb)
Keystone Crossroads
Pennsylvania
Poetry

‘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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Illustration for Moby Dick by Rockwell Kent (The Rosenbach)
The Why
Books
History
Philadelphia

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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MegaPhilly
Philadelphia
Public Health
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
Radio Times
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Food & Drink
TV

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

Listen 49:13
Dottie Levine delivers singing telegrams during coronavirus shutdowns in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Music
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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