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The New Yorker Radio Hour features a diverse mix of interviews, profiles, storytelling, and an occasional burst of humor inspired by the magazine, and shaped by its writers, artists, and editors. This isn't a radio version of a magazine, but something all its own, reflecting the rich possibilities of audio storytelling and conversation.

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Jane Golden poses in front of her first murals
History
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Jane Golden to step down from Mural Arts Philadelphia

Golden will stay on through 2026 to see 15 major projects to completion in time for the nation’s semiquincentennial.

1 year ago

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Musical artist Jessie Murph performs on stage
Things To Do
Community Events
Delaware
New Jersey
Pennsylvania

Philly Naked Bike Ride, Jessie Murph, Vegandale Fest and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 21-24: Art & Jazz Festival in Del., a free music festival in FDR Park and the Glenn Miller Orchestra in South Jersey are among the highlights.

1 year ago

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Drone show in the sky
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Artistic drones are headed to Philly on Aug. 29-30 … and they dance to Vivaldi

Fever, the company behind the Immersive Van Gogh and Banksy experiences, is putting on a drone light show, packed with thousands of candles and a string quartet.

1 year ago

Nicolo Gentile touches up his ''Bar None'' installation at Maja Park
Philadelphia
Policing
Sculpture
Visual Arts

Police barricades are transformed into protest art on the Parkway, highlighting Philadelphia’s history of activism

The Association for Public Art’s “Bar None” by Nicolo Gentile reflects on the history of the Parkway as a crucial site of public assembly.

1 year ago

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“Weathering” features 10 dancers moving
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

‘Looking … to build relationships’: This year’s Fringe blurs lines between artists, audience

With more than 300 productions, there’s a Fringe Festival event for you. Here’s how to find it.

1 year ago

Singer Billy Idol performs at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Things To Do
Community Events
Delaware
New Jersey
Pennsylvania

Billy Idol, Art Under the Stars, the Philadelphia Folk Fest and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 14–17: Comedian Jim Gaffigan in Delaware, Jazz on the Ave. in North Philly and Collingswood Arts Fest in South Jersey are among the highlights.

1 year ago

Listen 5:40
outside the Lansdowne Theater
History
Pennsylvania
Preservation

‘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.

1 year ago

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Sylvester Stallone wears a suit
Movies
Music
National
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.

1 year ago

Terry Gross smiling
History
Media
Philadelphia

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.

1 year ago

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A colorful replica of the Philadelphia's World Cup host city poster using preserved and spray-painted flower material
Billy Penn
National
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

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.

1 year 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.

1 year 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.

1 year ago

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Three TikTok comedians smile
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.

1 year ago

People dressed up in reindeer and other costumes
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.

1 year 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.

1 year ago

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