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Incarceration
Philadelphia
Religion

At Philly’s Eastern State Penitentiary, a synagogue reveals prison’s long debate over religious freedom

“Freedom Through Faith” at the historic prison’s original synagogue shows how Philly’s Jewish community stepped up for the incarcerated.

1 week ago

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United States goalkeeper Matt Freese (24) reacts
International
Sports

‘He’s built to bounce back.’ USMNT goalkeeper Matt Freese’s youth coach sees Monday’s World Cup loss as a coachable moment

Jamie Scott, a director at Penn Fusion Soccer Academy, said Freese’s gaffe against Belgium doesn’t diminish his World Cup achievements, or his example as a role model.

2 weeks ago

Patti LaBelle sings into a microphone onstage
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Delaware
New Jersey
Pennsylvania

Blobfest, Patti Labelle, Dave Matthews Band, Ben Franklin Bridge’s Birthday Party and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

July 9 - July 12: K.C. and the Sunshine Band in Delaware, Blobfest in the Philly burbs and Dave Matthews Band in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

2 weeks ago

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Iquail Shaheed smiling and posing for a photo inside the studio.
Dance
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice

A festival in Philly’s Mantua neighborhood traces Black America’s influence in 250 dance moves

The West Philly festival is turning the country’s 250th birthday into a celebration of Black movement.

2 weeks ago

A young fan with US flag walks down the Rocky Steps during the the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Philadelphia, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
Studio 2
Sports

Watershed moment for soccer in America?

Our home team is officially out of the running for the 2026 FIFA World Cup... so why do some people say Americans are still winning?

Air Date: July 7, 2026 1:00 pm

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Erin Schricker and Davis Simmons pose for a photo in Philadelphia
History
Philadelphia

Philly’s 250th celebrations continue after a hot and stormy Fourth of July

Fourth of July is over. What’s next for Philly? Historians share their takes.

2 weeks ago

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates his team's victory at the end of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paraguay and France in Philadelphia, Saturday, July 4, 2026.
International
Philadelphia
Sports

France shines in Philly’s World Cup finale for another sell out crowd

Philly’s role as World Cup host has come to an end with a dominant performance by France on a scorching Fourth of July afternoon.

2 weeks ago

Birds on a wire highlight Wilmington's unconventional mural for America's 250th birthday. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Community Events
Delaware
History
Visual Arts

‘Common threads we share’: Wilmington mural for America’s 250th features birds on a wire and subtle tribute to Bob Marley

Muralist Christian Kanienberg says he’s “more interested in creating pieces of art that just happen to be murals that are conversation starters.”

2 weeks ago

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Tens of thousands of people packed Wawa Welcome America's Pops on Independence concert
Community Events
Music
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Philly POPS performs at Independence Park with Idina Menzel, even as heat wave forces cancellation of other July 4 events

The city’s free July Fourth concert on the Parkway is still on. Organizers say Saturday's star-studded show will happen rain or shine.

2 weeks ago

Paraguay's Julio Enciso (left) and France's Kylian Mbappe
International
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

France and Paraguay prepare for Philly’s final World Cup game — and it’s going to be a hot one

The soaring French return to Philly to face a Paraguay side that has already pulled off a giant-killing win over Germany.

2 weeks ago

Shaun Bailey, Dustin Burrows and Ashley Burrows pose for a selfie photo.
Music
Philadelphia

For Philadelphia’s Heavenly Bodies, music is more than a passion. It’s a necessity

Built on family ties, lifelong friendship and a shared musical obsession, the trio has become a fixture of Philadelphia's experimental music scene.

3 weeks ago

An American flag flutters as fireworks rain down during the July Fourth fireworks display at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
Things To Do
Delaware
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Philadelphia

Fourth of July celebrations, Paul Simon, ‘The Sound of America’ Culture Fest, Molly Tuttle and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

July 2 - July 5: DE250 Celebration in Del., July Fourth events in Philly and block party in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

3 weeks ago

Listen 4:59
Elena Popchock, senior manager of exhibit content at the National Constitution Center
Community Events
History
Philadelphia

Take that, Boston: Philly has more Declarations of Independence than any other city

Institutions blocks apart from each other have assembled 15 Declarations of Independence among them. They all tell a different story.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:22
Philadelphia Phillies' Brandon Marsh looks on during a game against the Washington Nationals on June 25, 2026, in Washington.
Philadelphia
Sports

MLB All-Star Game 2026: Everything happening in Philly, from the midsummer classic to the Home Run Derby and more

Festivities will be taking place all week at Citizens Bank Park in South Philly and at the Convention Center in Center City.

3 weeks ago

A painting of George Washington
History
Philadelphia

Hamilton’s historic First Bank reopens as Philly museum in time for semiquincentennial

The 229-year-old classical building on 3rd Street has been closed to the public for decades.

3 weeks ago

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