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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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After decades of borrowing rock from the West, Mongolian bands find their own voice
In 1973, the most significant cultural exchange in the world was the Philadelphia Orchestra’s first tour of Communist China. ...
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ListenFilmmaker helps young Muslims begin cinematic journey
Growing up in the early 1990s with a budding interest in cinema wasn’t always easy for Musa Syeed. As a Muslim, he was expected to ...
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ListenEastside rising WHYY has been following Wilmington’s Eastside Rising Project from the beginning. Two years ago, ...
Air Date: November 13, 2015
Review: The questions surrounding ‘Equivocation’
Ask me what the play “Equivocation” is about and I could give you lots of answers, including God, souls, religion, politics, ...
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ListenOne day in Philadelphia captured in 1,412 photos on display
Do you remember what happened on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015? For the most part it was a pretty typical day in Philadelphia. It was kind ...
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ListenMummers make strides to bring more diversity to Philadelphia tradition
With its New Year’s Day parade just seven weeks away, the Mummers organization is making changes to bring more diversity to the Phi ...
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