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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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Philly Pops ticket holders may get their day in court over concerts that never happened. Here’s what to know

A class-action lawsuit claims Encore Series and The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center defrauded ticket buyers.

3 months ago

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Maiken Scott, host of The Pulse, and arts and culture reporter Peter Crimmins are facing off at the Great Philly Pop Culture Showdown. (Photo: Andreas Copes/WHYY)
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Philadelphia

The 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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Where does art end and AI start? The lines can be blurry sometimes.
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Will A.I. kill human creativity – and critical thinking?

Would you watch a movie generated entirely by AI? Or read a novel written by an algorithm? Examples of AI-generated art are pretty astoun ...

Air Date: December 30, 2025 12:00 pm

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Two marchers for the Golden Sunrise Fancy Division in “King Kelce” costumes
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

What to know ahead of the Mummers parade on New Year’s Day

The folk parade is celebrating its 125th year. Here are the details about the road closures, when and where things happen — and how best to appreciate it.

3 months ago

Fresh Air Co-Executive Producer Danny Miller speaks at a retirement event
Media
Philadelphia

After 47 years, ‘Fresh Air’ executive producer Danny Miller retires

Miller joined “Fresh Air” as an intern in 1978 when the show was finding its feet. He has led the show through many periods of evolution.

3 months ago

Adam Blackstone and Scott Mirkin at a press conference
Music
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Philadelphia readies first-ever New Year’s Eve concert on the Parkway

The event will feature LL Cool J, who boycotted his July 4 show because of a city workers strike.

3 months ago

The cast of Arden Theatre Company’s production of ''A Wrinkle in Time'' in Philadelphia.
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
TV

‘Stranger Things’ and Philly’s Arden Theatre share an affinity for ‘A Wrinkle in Time’

The hit Netflix show channels the classic 1962 young adult novel, just as the Arden Theatre puts it on stage.

3 months ago

Fireworks are launched from a barge during the midnight display at Penn's Landing.
Community Events
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Your Philly New Year’s Eve guide: 38 ways to ring in 2026

Say goodbye to 2025 and hello to the milestone year any way you want, from ice skating and dancing to concerts and fireworks.

3 months ago

Decorated Christmas tree in Rittenhouse Square
Things To Do
Community Events
Delaware
New Jersey
Pennsylvania

Christmas and Kwanzaa festivities, Disney on Ice and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Dec. 25–28: Keep the family entertained this holiday weekend with movie premieres and festive eats. Plus, tribute concerts in South Jersey and karaoke nights in Philly.

3 months ago

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The dining room of the Ann Wyeth McCoy dollhouse from 1966.
Pennsylvania
Visual Arts

The Brandywine Museum offers a tiny peek into a Wyeth family Christmas

The Chadds Ford museum has been collecting dollhouses for years. The holiday exhibition features its latest acquisition.

3 months ago

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Fireworks are launched from a barge in the Delaware River as seen from Penns Landing.(Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
Community Events
Music
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Philly preps for first-time New Year’s Eve concert, extra fireworks and Mummers parade

Philadelphia’s supercharged New Year’s Eve festivities next week will set the stage for a banner year of special events in 2026.

3 months ago

Philadelphia-based Grammy award-winning rockers The War On Drugs
Music
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

The War On Drugs celebrates ‘A Drugcember To Remember’ with guest stars to aid Philly public schools

The Grammy Award-winning rock band packed Fishtown’s Johnny Brenda’s for a three-night benefit concert featuring performances by Joe Walsh and Kurt Vile.

3 months ago

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Eagles run the ball into the end zone right at the 1 yard line
Philadelphia
Sports

The tush push lives on: The past, present and uncertain future of the NFL’s most controversial play

Before the season, team owners lost an attempt to ban the Eagles' brute-force offensive play by just two votes. How safe is the brotherly shove from a new prohibition attempt?

3 months ago

Cherri Gregg and Avi Wolfman-Arent
Studio 2
Comedy
Food & Drink
Music

Holiday Party

We invited some of our favorite people to join us for an hour of fun, holiday season tips and live music.

Air Date: December 18, 2025 12:00 pm

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A crowd gathered for the tree lighting
Things To Do
Community Events
Delaware
New Jersey
Pennsylvania

Winter Solstice celebrations, last-minute holiday shopping, a One-Man Nutcracker performance and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Dec. 18-21: Jazz night at the Delaware Art Museum, Rod Wave in Philly and a special holiday concert in South Jersey are among weekend highlights.

3 months ago

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