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Justin Nagtalon, the man behind El Toro
Philadelphia
Visual Arts
Billy Penn

The man behind El Toro: honoring Philly’s original sticker artist

In the wake of his death, Justin Nagtalon, the beloved artist behind the horned character, leaves behind a lasting legacy and mark on his community.

2 weeks ago

Ceremony by Deborah Kravitz
Pennsylvania
Visual Arts

Philadelphia museums are pooling resources — and telling bigger stories together

“Bodies and Souls,” by PAFA and the Woodmere Museum, highlights a rare moment of partnership among Philly institutions.

2 weeks ago

Listen 1:56
Studio 2
Delaware
Media
Movies

Studio 2 Extra: Delaware comics tell bold African history

Manuel Godoy turned a comic into a cultural movement. Black Sands is redefining African history without Hollywood and without compromise.

Air Date: March 20, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 16:21
A wall display in the exhibition
Biology
History
Philadelphia

How Philly’s Mütter Museum is rethinking human remains in its collection

The project to collect feedback started two years ago, with a national controversy and high-profile leadership changes along the way.

2 weeks ago

Listen 3:03
George Washington at the Battle of Monmouth in June of 1778, shortly after the British army left Philadelphia (Photo courtesy of the National Archives)
Studio 2
History
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Tavern Tour 250: staying neutral during a revolution

If you were alive during the American Revolution, which side would you have been on? Would you have been a patriot? A loyalist to the crown? Maybe somewhere in between?

Air Date: March 19, 2026 1:00 pm

Listen 51:23
Villanova guard Tyler Perkins dives for a basketball
Things To Do
Community Events
Delaware
New Jersey
Philadelphia

March Madness in Philly, James Ijames takeover, an interactive wedding planning and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

March 19–22: Gaelic Storm in Delaware, "Night of a 1000 Kates" in Philly and Alice Paul history in South Jersey are among the highlights.

3 weeks ago

Listen 5:40
Villanova's Acaden Lewis dribbling
National
Sports

NCAA March Madness is underway. Here’s how to watch the Philadelphia-area teams

Xfinity Mobile Arena is hosting first-round games Friday and Sunday, while the region’s best teams will be playing across the country.

3 weeks ago

Listen 0:52
side-by-side photos of Erykah Badu and Jay-Z
Music
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Erykah Badu, Jay-Z headlining Roots Picnic at Fairmount Park’s Belmont Plateau

The Roots will serve as Jay-Z’s backing band during his performance Saturday, while Badu will headline Sunday.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:01
Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd
International
Philadelphia
Religion

Pope Leo XIV to accept National Constitution Center’s Liberty Medal this summer

The pope will attend the July 3 ceremony via live video link.

3 weeks ago

Listen 0:46
Kun Yang Lin/Dancers rehearsing
Dance
Philadelphia

Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers is shutting down. Its closure will impact Philadelphia’s dance world

Kun-Yang Lin turned his headquarters in South Philly into a hub for dancers.

3 weeks ago

Listen 2:11
Will Yip at Memory Music Studios in Philadelphia.
Studio 2

Studio 2 Extra: producer Will Yip’s South Philly dream studio

Multiple recording studios, a fully stocked bar, and floor to ceiling windows – Will Yip wants to give bands everything he can.

Air Date: March 13, 2026 2:00 pm

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Meg Saligman's mural on the fifth floor of the Ministry of Awe
Philadelphia
Visual Arts
Billy Penn

The Ministry of Awe turns a historic bank into a trippy playground of art and oddity

Philly’s newest art space opens tomorrow, packed with moving murals, AI technology, modern art and surreal design.

3 weeks ago

the band Sweet Pill
Music
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Philly band Sweet Pill releases sophomore album ‘Still There’s a Glow,’ diving into themes of depression and self-reflection

The Philadelphia-based band’s sophomore LP comes after pushing through a period of writer’s block and some restarts in the recording process.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:33
A sign reads WXPN and another sign reads World Café Live.
Business
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s World Cafe Live files for bankruptcy

The University City concert venue owes millions of dollars in debt and is facing a possible shutdown and eviction.

3 weeks ago

Geneviève Perrier and Adam Howard in
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Double dose of Irish brogue on Philly stages ahead of St. Patrick’s Day

Productions this month at Irish Heritage Theatre Company and Inis Nua Theatre Co. bring a taste of the Emerald Isle to Philly.

3 weeks ago

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