Arts & Entertainment

Imani Perry's new book "Breathe" is a letter to her sons about the challenges and joys of being black in America.

Gelb told the group that because no other media organizations have published accusers' accounts, he felt that the AP reporting lacked "corroboration."

The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia is opening an exhibition from the perspective of a single British soldier.

In an era when everyone assumed they would move on to YouTube and Instagram video, young girls have embraced the series old-fashioned, sitcom format.

Of 23 certified “intimacy directors” worldwide, two are in Philadelphia.

ESPN’s `First Take’ broadcast from the new 76ers Fieldhouse with guest star Magic Johnson, to attract students to historically black colleges

Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with WHYY film critic Patrick Stoner about how Downton Abbey made the jump from TV to full-length movie.

Downton Abbey actors Jim Carter (Mr. Carson), Kevin Doyle (Mr. Molesley) and Imelda Staunton, (Lady Bagshaw) talk about the series, the film, and the Downton phenomenon.

The first phase of the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s massive renovation project is now open to the public: the museum’s forgotten north entrance.

"Denis and Katya" tells the true story of Russian teenagers who live-streamed themselves in a suicidal shootout with police.

The 17th century author of “Paradise Lost” was a big fan of Shakespeare. The Free Library of Philadelphia is discovered to have his personal copy.

Four Philly comedians told WHYY this was the most divided the community had been in recent years.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with filmmaker Ken Burns about his latest PBS documentary, Country Music.

Queen & Rook is owned and run by women and people of color.

The Beth Shalom synagogue outside Philadelphia celebrates 60 years in its unusual buildings by commissioning artwork by David Hartt.