Arts & Entertainment
‘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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Listen 0:53Trump 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.
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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.
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Listen 5:59FIFA 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.
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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.
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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.
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Listen 1:14‘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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Listen 5:13Ozzy 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.
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Trenton’s Jersey Fresh Jam festival marks 20 years of celebrating hip-hop
The annual festival will feature graffiti, breakdancing, MCing and DJing.
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UArts’ Anderson Hall has been sold to become a mixed-use development. Thunderbird Salvage is trying to rescue everything left behind.
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Listen 1:14Sandbox 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.
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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.
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