Arts & Entertainment
‘DeVon-tails Smith’ among 11 Philly-area shelter dogs competing in Puppy Bowl 2026
Out: Kevin Patullo apologists, locker-room beefs and drive-killing penalties. In: sloppy kisses, water-bowl scrums and indiscriminate potty breaks.
2 months ago
Listen 6:24Jeffrey Rosen is no longer leader of Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center
Jeffrey Rosen, the leader of the National Constitution Center for the last 12 years, has stepped down.
2 months ago
Listen 1:09Dilys Blum, curator of fashion at the Philadelphia Art Museum for 38 years, dies at 77
Blum’s legacy includes the “Off the Wall” exhibition, a 2019 show about clothes as wearable art in the 1960s and 1970s.
2 months ago
Studio 2 Extra: Philly writer Tre Johnson talks “Black genius”
Tre Johnson’s debut book is “Black Genius: Essays on an American Legacy.” He writes about authenticity, community, and everyday brilliance–and how he sees it all over Philly.
Air Date: January 9, 2026 5:44 pm
Listen 11:07The future of food is at Philadelphia’s Print Center. It’s a taco
“Taste of Exile” is a pop-up virtual reality experience that links immigrant labor to a real taco.
2 months ago
Terry Gross reflects on 50 years of ‘Fresh Air’ on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’
Gross reflected on her decades-long career and the estimated 15,000 to 18,000 interviews she has conducted over the years.
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Listen 0:37Jan. 8-11: A movie night in Del., “Suffs” opens in Philly and Tchaikovsky in South Jersey are among the weekend event highlights.
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Listen 4:40The Mummers get another week in the spotlight in ‘52 Weeks of Firsts’
The Philadelphia Historic District’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday next highlights the nation’s first folk parade.
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Innovative pass offers one Pulitizer Prize-winning playwright, 3 productions across town
A citywide subscription gets purchaser three James Ijames plays, at three different theaters.
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Barnes Foundation removes a prized Renoir for overdue conservation
“The Henriot Family” by Pierre-Auguste Renoir is the “apogee of impressionism” but is often overlooked.
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Listen 1:15A New Jersey nonprofit is teaching teens about filmmaking, while offering practical support as well
The James R. Halsey Foundation of the Arts offers food and clothing assistance and provides counseling to help kids flourish.
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Listen 1:13Mummers Parade 2026: Frigid winds delay string band competition, but the show must go on
America’s longest-running folk parade is marking its 125th year, coinciding with the start of the nation’s semiquincentennial celebrations.
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Mummers stroll, David Bowie Week, Southern rock and more kick off 2026 in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Dec. 31 – Jan. 4: First Friday at The Barnes is among the highlights. Plus, a look ahead to what 2026 has in store.
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A class-action lawsuit claims Encore Series and The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center defrauded ticket buyers.
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Listen 1:16The Great Philly Pop Culture Challenge
Think you know Philly pop culture? Test your wits against the voices of WHYY as they battle over all things Philly music, movies, history, and culture.
Air Date: December 31, 2025 12:00 pm
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