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Living on Earth is an environmental news and information program. Each week host Steve Curwood guides the listener through a mix of news, features, interviews and commentary on a broad range of ecological issues.

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Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola is doused with water by Alec Bohm, left, and Bryson Stot
International
Philadelphia
Sports

Phillies set to reign in London as best team in National League

The team will play two games against the New York Mets on Saturday and Sunday at London Stadium for the league’s third visit to the country in the past five years.

2 years ago

Free Library of Philadelphia Parkway Central Branch, 1901 Vine St.
Books
Philadelphia

Philly’s Free Library fired Author Event staff before they could quit

In a confusing couple of days, a breakdown inside the Free Library led to opposing postings about the future of the Author Event series.

2 years ago

Listen 1:09
African heritage dancers perform at Philadelphia's Odunde Festival.
Community Events
Music
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Odunde, art festivals and Pride events this weekend in Philly

The Odunde Festival, Art for the Cash Poor and West Philly Porchfest are some of the things happening this weekend.

2 years ago

There Was Nothing You Could Do: Bruce Springsteen’s “Born In The U.S.A.” and the End of the Heartland by Steven Hyden
Studio 2
Books
Food & Drink
History
Music
New Jersey
Performing Arts

Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.” anniversary, UArts in Philadelphia closing

The legendary album of the Boss turns 40 and we reflect on the impact of Bruce Springsteen's music and what it says about our region, country, politics and more.

Air Date: June 4, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 50:03
Attendees watching a show and smiling at the camera
Music
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Celebrating Black joy: The enduring appeal of the Roots Picnic

The Roots hosted the 15th iteration of their iconic Philly music festival with performances from Jill Scott, André 3000 and more.

2 years ago

a scene from the play
History
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Mt. Airy’s Quintessence Theatre sets the table for Juneteenth with a modern classic about the Civil War

Suzan-Lori Parks’ “Father Comes Home From the Wars,” set during the Civil War, has its Philadelphia premiere during Juneteenth.

2 years ago

Listen 1:40
People walk the sidewalk off North American Street
Philadelphia
Transportation
Visual Arts

Forman Arts Initiative acquires a city block in Kensington for an arts campus

The future art incubator hub at the 2200 block of North American Street will be designed with community input.

2 years ago

Listen 1:24
Massive pride flag getting unfurled at Philly Pride.
Things To Do
Community Events
Delaware
New Jersey
Philadelphia

Pride March and Festival, Roots Picnic, Philly Beer Week and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

May 30–June 2: Roots Picnic in Philly, Snoop Dogg in N.J. and Ladybug Music Festival in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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Those enjoying the LadyBug Music Festival sat at one of the festival's designated rest spots, where food vendors await, during the 2023 event. (Courtesy of Moonloop Photography)
Community Events
Dance
Gender
Music

Ladybug Music Festival returns to Wilmington to empower women in music and address gender inequality

The annual festival returns Friday with a lineup of more than 30 women artists spanning the genres of hip-hop, R&B, rock and country.

2 years ago

Listen 1:12
African heritage dancers perform at Philadelphia's Odunde Festival.
Community Events
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Odunde Festival returns to Philly for its 49th year of celebrating African American culture

The street festival will be on Sunday, June 9, spanning about 15 blocks in the area of 23rd and South streets in Center City.

2 years ago

Listen 1:09
Talia Schlanger on stage
Music
Philadelphia

Former ‘World Cafe’ host Talia Schlanger embraces emotional truth in her debut album, ‘Grace for the Going’

Talia Schlanger once interviewed performers for a living — Sting, Lizzo, Macy Gray and Willie Nelson among them. Now she’s on the other side of the microphone.

2 years ago

Listen 7:58
Kevin Donahue poses for a portrait
Media
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Billy Penn’s next editor is Kevin Donahue

Media executive to lead a team of Philadelphia reporters and digital journalists.

2 years ago

Miguel Antonio Horn profile
Environment
Pennsylvania
Sculpture

Call it a comeback: A paternal sculpture destroyed by the Delaware River gets a second life at Penn State Abington

When the giant acrylic bust was erected, Miguel Antonio Horn’s father was undergoing cancer treatment and his survival was not guaranteed. It’s now revived, scars and all.

2 years ago

Listen 1:25
''Little Girl in a Blue Armchair
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Philadelphia Museum of Art shows how Mary Cassatt got the work done

A major retrospective at the Philadelphia Museum of Art shows how the Philly-raised impressionist focused on women’s work.

2 years ago

Listen 1:16
People walking through Laurel Hill Cemetery
Things To Do
Community Events
Delaware
New Jersey
Philadelphia

Memorial Day weekend, Philadelphia Tango Festival and Africa Day in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

May 23–26: Memorial Day in Philly, Hozier in New Jersey and George Clinton in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

Listen 5:30
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