
Arts & Entertainment
From child star to ‘Abbott,’ Tyler James Williams pays it forward to the kids on set
The actor spoke with "Fresh Air" about his "Abbott Elementary" character, his health and staying off social media.
9 months ago
The center explores the biological basis of aesthetic experiences. It added an artist-in-residence position in 2019.
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Listen 5:55The good, the bad and the muddy: Kensington Derby boasts largest field in its 16 years
The derby’s latest iteration featured a very hungry caterpillar, a glamorous Phanatic-Gritty duo and an ode to Dollar Dog Night. Plus, plenty of mud.
10 months ago
Listen 1:21The Phillies are hot, loose and loving life as one of the best teams in baseball
This year's team does have unfinished business in the postseason. The first World Series championship since 2008 remains the ultimate goal.
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A rose by another name: A fantasy about in-utero cannibalism comes to Philly’s Fabric Workshop
The immersive, interactive installation “Rose Garden” is a genderqueer fantasy of in-utero cannibalism.
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A well-preserved painting from 1857 by Thomas Waterman Wood shows another side of Black life and is now on display at the Winterthur Museum.
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Listen 1:57Kensington Derby, Mother’s Day concerts, Neil Young and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
May 9–12: Mother’s Day gospel concert in Philly, Neil Young in N.J. and “Little Women: The Musical” in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:34Philly’s Asian pop-rock musicians to gather for a slice of Asian American Pie
A concert of local Asian American–fronted rock bands opens AAPI month.
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A free music festival expands to 7 different towns in Bucks and Montgomery counties
After plans for the third Perkasie Porchfest fell through, organizers got in touch with other towns to put together the inaugural BucksMont Bonzeroo music fest on May 11.
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Brunson is “not only a talented entertainer and media figure,” said Klein College Dean David Boardman, “she is a powerful advocate for public education.”
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Sixers GM looks ahead to ‘big offseason,’ says team wants to add pieces around Embiid and Maxey
“I owe it to the fans, to ownership, to everybody to get this team in a place where we're competing for championships,” Daryl Morey said.
10 months ago
‘Estamos Aquí’ flocks into this Puerto Rican neighborhood in Philly
Taller Puertorriqueño’s new permanent street installation traces the history of Fairhill’s Puerto Rican community.
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Philly’s arts and culture scene is still a ‘powerhouse,’ but pandemic recovery remains uneven
Despite some success stories, many of the region’s arts and culture organizations have not returned to pre-pandemic levels.
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Listen 1:16Broad Street Run, Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival and Philly Tech Week in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
May 2–5: Sing Us Home Festival in Philly, ''The Bodyguard: The Musical'' in N.J. and Croce Plays Croce in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
10 months ago
Listen 5:37Yo-Yo Ma awarded WHYY Lifelong Learning Award: ‘I’m doing my best’
The world-renowned cellist came to WHYY to be interviewed by Terry Gross. Of course, he brought his cello, Petunia.
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