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Host Stephen Dubner has surprising conversations that explore the riddles of everyday life and the weird wrinkles of human nature-from cheating and crime to parenting and sports. Dubner talks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, social scientists and entrepreneurs - and his Freakonomics co-author Steve Levitt.

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Philly Declaration House exhibit offers ‘a window into understanding’ the struggles for freedom in the United States

Through Sept. 8, the exhibit at the Declaration House asks visitors what the Declaration of Independence means to them today.

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Here’s mud in your eye: Whiskey decanters warp historic masculinity at Philly’s Museum of the American Revolution

John Wind’s kitschy send-up of Revolutionary War heroes pokes holes in the masculine image at the Museum of the American Revolution.

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Photo essay: Chinese Lantern Festival takes center stage at Franklin Square with 90-foot dragon

The new attraction at this year’s festival is the Palace of Heaven, featuring multiple 40-foot-high lanterns.

2 years ago

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The last picture show: After a century of exhibitions, the Philadelphia Art Alliance hosts what might be its final art show

The former mansion will close with the rest of the University of the Arts.

2 years ago

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Netflix bringing immersive fan experience to King of Prussia

There will be dancing like on "Bridgerton," the glass bridge challenge based on "Squid Game," and food inspired by some of their other shows.

2 years ago

Soccer fans celebrate in Love Park
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2026 World Cup official fan festival planned for East Fairmount Park’s Lemon Hill

The site will offer a free admission to a big screen, food and entertainment for those who can’t score tickets to the six games at the Linc.

2 years ago

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Chinese Lantern Festival, The Clay Fest, Clifford Brown Jazz Festival and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

June 20-23: Batman In Concert in Philly, Carlos Santana in N.J. and Wilmington Pride in Delaware are among this weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia Eagles home game tickets to go on sale Tuesday

Single-game tickets for 2024 home games go on sale at 10:00 a.m. June 18 through Ticketmaster.

2 years ago

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Pa. state Sen. Nikil Saval plans to finally read ‘Ulysses’ on Bloomsday

After two missed tries, the literary state senator will lend his voice to James Joyce’s “monumental, musical, bawdy” masterpiece.

2 years ago

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Father’s Day, Juneteenth, Pride in the Park and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

June 13–16: Juneteenth in Philly, North by Shore in N.J. and a Marvin Hamlisch tribute in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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‘Blood Baby’ explores queer parenting with dance, theater and installation

Meg Foley’s multisite, multidisciplinary festival puts queer parenting on par with shifting tectonic plates.

2 years ago

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After the fall: Philly arts programs search for a way out of the collapse of UArts

UArts was home to a handful of organizations with various levels of independence. After the dramatic closure, who will survive?

2 years ago

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Photo essay: West Philly Porchfest fills the neighborhood with cool tunes and good vibes

The neighborhood’s annual DIY festival didn’t disappoint, with dozens of performances dotting the neighborhood Saturday.

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Kimmel Center’s historic tribute: Marian Anderson Hall unveiled

Formerly known as Verizon Hall, the home of the Philadelphia Orchestra is now named in honor of the late singer, Civil Rights icon and Philadelphia legend.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia

Tierra Whack: NPR Tiny Desk Concert

The Philly rapper gave playful, grade school shenanigans in her Tiny Desk featuring a surprise visit from the Phillie Phanatic.

2 years ago

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