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With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.
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With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.

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Mini prints of Philadelphia neighborhoods
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Visual Arts
Billy Penn

Reimagining vending machines: One Philly artist shares her unique canvas

Philly local Fabiola Lara is exploring a new creative outlet – art vending machines.

2 years ago

Portrait of Hannah Callowhill Penn
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Billy Penn

March is Women’s History Month. Here’s how you can celebrate!

Events around the city all month long will celebrate women and their impact. Here are some Women’s History Month events in Philly.

2 years ago

Several dignitaries cut a red ribbon outside the The Marian Anderson Historical Society & Museum in South Philadelphia
History
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‘It’s been a long road’: Marian Anderson Museum reopens after flood damage

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the reopening of the iconic museum on the start of Women’s History Month.

2 years ago

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Conan O'Brien and others roll out a carpet for the Oscars
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How to watch the Oscars on Sunday night

Whether you're looking for menu ideas for your Oscars party, or need a refresher on the nominees, we've got you covered.

2 years ago

outside The Mann Cente
K-12
Music
Philadelphia

Mann Center launches new institute to support community, arts and jobs

The idea for the new institute emerged from an 18-month study and conversations with community stakeholders. It will be funded through government and private funds.

2 years ago

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Intricate floral designs on display at the flower show
Outdoors
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Philadelphia Flower Show steps into the future

Exhibitors imagine the next generation of horticulture in “Gardens of Tomorrow.”

2 years ago

The Brutalist (Courtesy of A24)
Studio 2
Movies

Studio 2 Extra: Oscars hot takes with filmmaker Alison Bagnall

Filmmaker Alison Bagnall (Buffalo '66, The Dish & the Spoon) on the year in movies, from The Brutalist, to Wicked, Anora and Demi Moore's performance in The Substance.

Air Date: February 28, 2025 4:00 pm

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A floral installation at the Flower Show
Things To Do
Community Events
Delaware
New Jersey
Philadelphia

Philadelphia Flower Show, Mardi Gras and an Oscars party in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

“Our Town” in Delaware, a Duran Duran tribute in Philly and “Hollywood, Nebraska” in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

2 years ago

Listen 5:12
Sadie T.M. Alexander, a Black civil rights activist
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Meet the semifinalists in the Sadie T.M. Alexander Statue contest

Five semifinalists will now create and propose designs for a statue celebrating a native Philadelphian and civil rights activist.

2 years ago

A sculpture on display at the Lewis Tanner Moore Exhibit
Pennsylvania
Race & Ethnicity
Visual Arts

Lewis Tanner Moore spent his life collecting Black art. His legacy is on view at Doylestown’s Michener Art Museum

Moore, who died last year, championed Black artists and left an indelible mark on the art world. His collection numbered in the "hundreds, maybe thousands."

2 years ago

Listen 1:06
Key of She
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Calling all young jazz enthusiasts for a free female-led jam session

Key of She is leading jazz workshops at the Settlement Music School this Sunday for female and nonbinary students of all levels.

2 years ago

The entrance to Grounds for Sculpture
New Jersey
Visual Arts

Sculpture garden in Hamilton, N.J. receives $3M gift

Grounds for Sculpture, a 42-acre sculpture garden in Mercer County, received the gift from the late Betty Wold Johnson, who was connected through family.

2 years ago

Listen 1:14
Tariq Trotter, known as Black Thought
Books
Music
Philadelphia

The memoir of The Roots’ Black Thought is this year’s selection for One Book One Philadelphia

Tariq Trotter’s 2023 memoir about growing up in Philadelphia will be the focus of the Free Library’s all-city reading program.

2 years ago

Voletta Wallace poses
Music
Pennsylvania

Voletta Wallace, Notorious B.I.G.’s mother and keeper of his legacy, dies at 78 in Pa.

When her son first emerged on the scene as one of rap's most distinctive talents with songs that expertly detailed street life in Brooklyn, Wallace labeled his music “noise.”

2 years ago

Museum of the American Revolution
Philadelphia
Visual Arts
Billy Penn

Museum of the American Revolution preparing for its big moment

2 leaders share museum’s plans to shine light on nation’s 250th anniversary, coming in 2026.

2 years ago

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