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Hidden Brain helps curious people understand the world and themselves. Using science and storytelling, Hidden Brain reveals the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, and the biases that shape our choices.

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‘A feast for your ears’: Century-old Lansdowne Theater set to return as concert hall

The historic theater in Delaware County is set to open its doors Aug. 22 for the first time in nearly 40 years.

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Philadelphia

Trump names Stallone and Kiss for Kennedy Center Honors and says he’ll host the awards show

President Donald Trump is now chair of the Kennedy Center and revealed the names during a Wednesday press conference at the Washington cultural institution.

9 months ago

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50 years and over 15,000 interviews: The history and legacy of WHYY’s ‘Fresh Air’

Terry Gross has helmed one of the longest-running interview programs in America, which has been embraced by generations of listeners.

9 months ago

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Billy Penn
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Philadelphia
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FIFA is looking for 2026 World Cup volunteers, with first chance for tickets coming in September

Philly plans to have at least 3,000 volunteers helping around key venues like the Linc, Lemon Hill and Philadelphia International Airport.

9 months ago

Taylor Swift performs during ''The Eras Tour'' in Nashville, Tenn., May 5, 2023.
Music
Performing Arts
Billy Penn

Is this real? Yes, Jason Kelce is helping Taylor Swift announce the arrival of her new album

The NFL/Swiftie universe has officially reached its apex. The Kelce brothers will have Swift on the New Heights podcast tonight to chat about her new album.

9 months ago

Nell Bang-Jensen smiles
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Shuttered Wanamaker Building will host Philly Fringe this fall

The Layaway, a program of queer-based performance and cabaret, will be staged in Wanamaker’s Greek Hall.

10 months ago

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Comedy
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

‘Comedy … in question marks’: Gen Z stand-up acts draw a crowd in Philly

Three TikTok comedians brought their unpolished, unpredictable humor to Performance Garage, drawing a full house of fans.

10 months ago

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Billy Penn
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Cannonball’s fantastic, frenetic growth taught founders a lot — including a surprising lesson

This Fringe Festival offshoot has formalized a rotation plan to help producers avoid burnout and feed their artistic selves.

10 months ago

Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival
Community Events
Philadelphia

The annual Chinese Lantern Festival in Philadelphia is a symbol of summer in the city

Now in its eighth year, the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival has become a seasonal staple for locals and tourists alike.

10 months ago

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Things To Do
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Delaware
New Jersey
Philadelphia

Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival, Katy Perry, the African Culture Fest and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 7–10: Hometown Heroes Homey Awards in Delaware, a silent disco at Philly’s City Hall and Tommy James and The Shondells in South Jersey are among the highlights.

10 months ago

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Flowers and messages are left by fans to commemorate the death of Ozzy Osbourne
Music
National

Ozzy Osbourne died of a heart attack, report says, citing death certificate

The lead singer of heavy metal's pioneering band Black Sabbath and somewhat unexpected reality TV star died on July 22.

10 months ago

Jersey Fresh Jam's Breaking competition
Music
New Jersey
Performing Arts

Trenton’s Jersey Fresh Jam festival marks 20 years of celebrating hip-hop

The annual festival will feature graffiti, breakdancing, MCing and DJing.

10 months ago

Practice sculptures by University of the Arts students
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Art by the pound: Thousands of abandoned artworks are being salvaged from Philadelphia’s University of the Arts

UArts’ Anderson Hall has been sold to become a mixed-use development. Thunderbird Salvage is trying to rescue everything left behind.

10 months ago

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Billy Penn staff try out the Squid Games virtual reality experience
Philadelphia
Technology
Billy Penn

Sandbox VR brings real-life laughs, teamwork and betrayal to Philly’s Rittenhouse Square

WHYY's Billy Penn tested out the virtual “Squid Games” experience — and everyone made it out in one piece.

10 months ago

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Philadelphia

The BlackStar Film Festival, performances from Goo Goo Dolls and The Weeknd and a corn fest in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

July 31 - Aug. 3: The Descendants in Delaware, First Friday events in Philly and a dragon boat race in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

10 months ago

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