
Arts & Entertainment
In Puerto Rico, Philadelphia artists find activism in wake of hurricanes
The aftermath of Hurricane Maria may give rise to mobilized activism in Puerto Rico, finds a team of Philadelphia artists.
7 years ago
Listen 2:15A financial boost for Delaware historic sites
First State National Historical Park awards Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs funds to preserve sites like John Dickinson Plantation in Dover.
7 years ago
Bring out those oldies: ‘A Few of Our Favorite Things’ (Act II Playhouse and 1812 Productions)
Comedy bits from the past, offered by two artistic directors who specialize in having fun.
7 years ago
The doll and the denial: ‘All the Dead Biddles’ (Underbite Theatre Co. and Plays & Players)
A mother has a most unusual way of grieving for her dead son.
7 years ago
Artist finds still life is more than just bowls and flowers
For Robert Jackson, still life became a boring subject to paint. He wanted to be different and with the help of balloon dogs and childhood memories, he achieved his goal.
7 years ago
Revolutionary War army comes to life in newly discovered painting
The Museum of the American Revolution displays a newly acquired, 7-foot watercolor of the Continental Army, circa 1782, that was painted from life.
7 years ago
Handpainted MLK statues debut on Philly streets
A set of temporary statues of Dr. Martin Luther King, jr., painted by local high school artists, debut in Philadelphia over MLK weekend.
7 years ago
Princeton art exhibit inspired by fears of a nuclear war
In commemoration of the human catastrophe in Japan, multimedia artist Marion Held has made ceramic masks, as well as evocative kimonos of organdy and paper.
7 years ago
Phoenix Best, straight to Broadway and now playing her home town
The actress, from Philadelphia's Mt. Airy, graduated from DeSales University and became a Broadway understudy only a month after arriving in New York.
7 years ago
Listen 4:38Eagles’ playoff hopes; Sixers in London; Flyers’ flaws
Guest: Ray Didinger and Mike Sielski Philadelphia Eagles fans everywhere are anxious as the team is just days aw ...
Air Date: January 10, 2018
Listen 49:26Parx opens concert venue in Bensalem
Parx Casino opens the Xcite Center, the largest seated concert venue in Bucks County.
7 years ago
Listen 1:53Philadelphia names new poet laureate
Raquel Salas Rivera, a gender-fluid, Puerto Rican writer, has been named Philadelphia's new city poet laureate.
7 years ago
Listen 2:24If movie franchises rule the box office, what can we learn from the exceptions?
Out of the 31 films to gross at least $100 million last year at North American box offices, 25 were based on some form of IP. But what about those other six?
7 years ago
Philly loves Bowie — the second time around
The second annual Philly Loves Bowie Week will feature a new book and documentary film.
7 years ago
Listen 2:17Diversity-themed butter sculpture unveiled at the Pa. Farm Show
Husband and wife team Marie Pelton and Jim Victor have been making the Farm Show sculptures for years.
7 years ago