Arts & Entertainment
Play portrays lives of Senegalese women who must hide their true selves
A new play has premiered in Philadelphia that tells the stories of people who do not want to have their stories told. “A Kne ...
9 years ago
Kindred spirits launch Red Brick whiskey distillery in Kensington [video]
Kensington’s newest craft distillery has just brewed its first commercial batch of whiskey and hopes to introduce Philadelphia’s ...
9 years ago
Signed by Pope Francis, record-breaking mural dedicated in North Philly [photos]
A record breaking mural commemorating the 2015 World Meeting of Families and the visit of Pope Francis to Philadelphia was dedicated Mond ...
9 years ago
Last call for Snockey’s after more than a century
One of the last of Philadelphia old-school oyster houses is closing after 103 years. Snockey’s on Second Street, family-owne ...
9 years ago
Understanding a slave’s essential role in the Colonial kitchen
The center of many homes is the kitchen; for a lot of people that is where the most activity and gathering happens. That was also true in ...
9 years ago
Should Black Friday be renamed Museum Friday?
Museums are normally like Loverboy: they’re working for the weekend. Typical Friday attendance is meh, but Black Friday is ...
9 years ago
National project asks faithful to pray for political leaders
In late 2004, Matthew Barnes was working at a hardware store when he heard a sermon about praying for political leaders. The Bible ...
9 years ago
Encore for iconic Camden recording company — with a new spin
The history of recorded music has found a home in an unlikely place: a former bank building in Berlin, New Jersey. The Vault is a ...
9 years ago
ListenReview: A joyful, hopeful ‘Black Nativity’
The Christmas show “Black Nativity” was written by the late poet Langston Hughes, who wanted his African American culture to ...
9 years ago
ListenPhilly Art Museum recognizes Bruce Mau, visionary designer — of ideas
Every year, the Philadelphia Museum of Art gives its Design Excellence Award to a visionary architect or designer of things. This ye ...
9 years ago
Deadly Delaware roads The signs on Delaware roadways say ‘Heavy Ped Traffic’. It’s a warning to motorists th ...
Air Date: November 20, 2015
Philly concertmaster orchestrates spiritual, technical spheres of music at Bucks college
The concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra has partnered with a small Christian university in Bucks County to create an annual music ...
9 years ago
ListenIt’s nothing you’re used to. Or even prepared for. But the depth of flavor draws you into an experience you didn’t know you’d bee ...
9 years ago
Please Touch Museum bounces back from bankruptcy
The Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia expects to emerge from bankruptcy proceedings, with an additional $10 million in its coffers,&nbs ...
9 years ago
ListenUrban Outfitters will buy Vetri Familiy restaurants
Restauranteur Marc Vetri and his front-of-house partner Jeffrey Benjamin will sell their restaurant group to Urban Outfitters. The ...
9 years ago