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Arts & Entertainment

Radio Times
TV

The Best T.V. of 2017

Guests: Sonia Saraiya, Sam Adams Every year, the landscape of modern-day television is growing increasingly vast ...

Air Date: December 26, 2017

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A person walks during a snowstorm past a sculpture of General George Washington crossing the Delaware River mounted on the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Winds scuttle Washington’s crossing despite kids’ efforts

Organizers said high winds forced them to cancel Monday's planned crossing, the highlight of a historical re-enactment that draws thousands of people to the banks of the river

8 years ago

Preservation Hall Jazz Band performs at the Tiny Desk on Dec. 3, 2013.
(John W. Poole/NPR)
NPR
Music

The big Tiny Desk holiday special

For nearly 10 years, NPR Music has recorded concerts from behind Bob Boilen's desk. During the holidays, the desk gets a little more festive.

8 years ago

Music
Pennsylvania

Radio Times local music special

Guests: Hankus Netsky, King Britt, Tim Motzer, David Bromberg For your Christmas Day, we’re going to bring you ...

Air Date: December 25, 2017

I know that name is here somewhere. (Alex Reynolds/NPR)
NPR

Your favorite audio stories of 2017 on NPR One

At NPR, we know there's a difference between the news that you listen to, and the stories you love.

8 years ago


Call Me By Your Name, Get Out, The Florida Project, The Big Sick, Coco and Girls Trip all made NPR's top list. (Sony Pitcures Classics/Universal Pictures/A24/Lionsgate/Disney Pixar/Universal Studios)
NPR
Movies

NPR’s favorite movies of 2017

Movies inspire discussion and debate, so why shouldn't end-of-year lists do the same?

8 years ago

This Aug. 30, 2017 photo shows Josh Randle, president of the Miss America Organization, speaking at a welcoming ceremony for pageant contestants in Atlantic City N.J. On Saturday Dec. 23, 2017, Randle resigned from the organization in the wake of an email scandal in which top leaders of the group ridiculed former Miss Americas, including comments about their appearance, intellect and sex lives. The group's CEO was suspended on Friday. (Wayne Parry/AP Photo)
Gender

3 Miss America officials resign, 1 apologizes to ex-winner

The emails included one that used a vulgar term for female genitalia to refer to past Miss America winners.

8 years ago

Revelers enjoy dinner and comedy at the Moo Shu Jew Show in 2016.
Philadelphia

Jewish-themed events offer celebrations on Dec. 25

Jewish events in Philadelphia over the Christmas holiday attract more than Jews.

8 years ago

Big Little Lies, Master of None, One Day at a Time, The Handmaid's Tale, Game of Thrones and Insecure all made NPR's top list. (HBO/Hulu/Netflix)
NPR
TV

NPR’s favorite TV shows of 2017

Before we begin, a note: See how the adjective up there in that headline is "favorite," not "best?" That's intentional.

8 years ago

In 2011, world-renowned conductor Charles Dutoit performs with the Philadelphia Orchestra during a rehearsal in Philadelphia. Four women have accused Dutoit of sexual misconduct that allegedly occurred on the sidelines of rehearsals or performances with some of America's great orchestras. The 81-year-old is the artistic director and principal conductor at London's Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor laureate of the Philadelphia Orchestra.   (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Music

Philadelphia Orchestra removes Charles Dutoit’s title

The Philadelphia Orchestra has removed Charles Dutoit's title of conductor laureate following allegations of sexual misconduct.

8 years ago

Miss Louisiana Laryssa Bonacquisti reacts after advancing to the evening gown round of the Miss America 2018 pageant, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Atlantic City, N.J.
Gender

Miss America Organization suspends CEO amid email scandal

The move has raised questions about the future of the nationally televised broadcast from Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall.

8 years ago

In 2011, world-renowned conductor Charles Dutoit performs with the Philadelphia Orchestra during a rehearsal in Philadelphia. Four women have accused Dutoit of sexual misconduct that allegedly occurred on the sidelines of rehearsals or performances with some of America's great orchestras. The 81-year-old is the artistic director and principal conductor at London's Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor laureate of the Philadelphia Orchestra.   (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Philadelphia

Philadelphia Orchestra cuts ties with famed conductor accused of sexual misconduct

Three opera singers and a classical musician are claiming that conductor Charles Dutoit sexually assaulted them. One singer says she was assaulted in Philadelphia.

8 years ago

The soaring space that once held a million books at the Free Library's central branch becomes a temporary concert hall for flutist Anna Urrey and vocalist Katherine Skovira.
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Duo serenades rubble of $35M Philadelphia Free Library renovation

At one time, there were six floors overhead, each shelving tens of thousands of books. But, for just a brief moment, the space was filled with the delicate breath of a flute.

8 years ago

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Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in
Speak Easy
Books
Movies

The reason fans who should love ‘The Last Jedi’ most are the only ones who hate it

The first step to understanding the reaction is realizing that, to many fans, there has already been a trilogy to follow 1983's "Return of the Jedi."

8 years ago

Community members and students from Kensington High School for the Creative and Performing Arts stood and walked on the B Street Bridge during a dedication ceremony for the recently-completed mural on the bridge. (Brad Larrison for WHYY)
NewsWorks Tonight
Addiction
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Mural symbolizes new start, new life for former Kensington heroin camp

City Hall and neighbors hope the new mural on B Street Bridge will spur pride and revitalization in one of Philadelphia's most troubled places.

8 years ago

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