
Arts & Entertainment
Anthony Bourdain ate here: New Jersey honors its native son with food trail
A year after his death, the host of “Parts Unknown” is being honored by his home state.
6 years ago
Inspired by truth, ‘Minors’ for cash, a new musical from Lantern Theater
Luzerne County's "cash for kids" scandal inspires a musical at the Lantern Theater.
6 years ago
Rare 13-star flags going on display at Revolution museum
Dozens of rare 13-star American flags never before exhibited will be on display at the Museum of the American Revolution.
6 years ago
We talk about the life of Philadelphia boxing legend Joe Frazier with sports writer Mark Kram Jr., author of "Smokin' Joe."
Air Date: June 13, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:17Like ‘Back to the Future’: Penn Museum floats its ancient sphinx to a new home
The Penn Museum used “glorified hoverboards” to lift its 13-ton ancient Egyptian sphinx to its new home at the entrance, where it will greet visitors.
6 years ago
SugarHouse Casino gets name change as part of $15 million makeover
The SugarHouse Casino will become Rivers Casino Philadelphia this fall.
6 years ago
New mothers ‘Cry It Out’ in perfect Simpatico Theatre production
The play offers characters who deliver their own points of view about being moms — ideas that illuminate the subject, then let you think for yourself.
6 years ago
50 years young: How the music of ‘Sesame Street’ keeps up with the times
As the iconic TV program has aged, it has managed to stay musically apace with its forever-young audience
6 years ago
Libyan comedian Mohanad Elshieky
Elshieky talks with Marty about growing up in Benghazi and working as a comedian in the U.S. Then - Marty will discuss the ins-and-outs of Trump's tariffs on Mexican products.
6 years ago
Listen 32:00Libyan comedian Mohanad Elshieky / Trump’s Mexico tariffs
Elshieky talks with Marty about growing up in Benghazi and working as a comedian in the U.S. Then - Marty will discuss the ins-and-outs of Trump's tariffs on Mexican products.
Air Date: June 7, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Kool & The Gang to be honored with Marian Anderson Award
The Marian Anderson Award is given in Philadelphia to "critically acclaimed artists who have impacted society in a positive way."
6 years ago
The Franklin Institute will transform The Train Factory room into a showcase of historic invention
For some visitors who have enjoyed the Franklin Institute as kids and now as parents, the fact that there is a train exhibit featuring a 350-ton locomotive may be a surprise.
6 years ago
Fans flock to the Troc for its final performance
The Filmore, The Met and World Cafe Live have all siphoned off the music fans who used to go to The Troc.
6 years ago
We’re gonna miss him: Roky Erickson brought soulfulness to psychedelia
Roky Erickson was rock music's ambassador to inner space.
6 years ago
In Asian-led ‘Always Be My Maybe,’ ethnicity is secondary
The newly released Netflix movie "Always Be My Maybe," is an Asian American rom-com with a twist: Ethnicity isn't central to the plot.
6 years ago