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Hosted by Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich, Radiolab is a show about curiosity. Where sound illuminates ideas, and the boundaries blur between science, philosophy, and human experience.

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The band Open City looks on
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Philadelphia

Philly punk band Open City returns for benefit show supporting immigrant advocacy group

After five years away, the punk supergroup returns to the stage Sunday for a show benefitting the human rights organization Juntos.

3 months ago

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two perfomers in the You Are Here experience
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

‘Not Safe’ For Teens opens a haunted house of teenage political anxieties in former Philly church

With “You Are Here,” teenagers carve out their own space in West Philly to express themselves freely.

3 months ago

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Members of various Mummers clubs’ string bands play their instruments in colorful outfits
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Philadelphia

Mummers announce their 125th parade on New Year’s Day

America’s oldest folk parade will feature 10,000 participants on New Year’s Day.

3 months ago

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The 30th AACR Philadelphia Marathon saw thousands of people pack the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Sunday to pursue the 26.2 mile journey in front of them.
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Marathon weekend, ‘Back to the Future,’ the first-ever Philly Animation Fest and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 20–23: A unique performance that combines boxing and opera in Delaware, plus an adults-only holiday block party in South Jersey.

3 months ago

Pierre Robert posted this photo on social media
Community Events
Music
Philadelphia
6abc

Memorial concert to be held in honor, celebration of the late Philadelphia radio host Pierre Robert

Pierre Robert, the midday host on Philadelphia's 93.3 WMMR for more than 4 decades, passed away Oct. 29 at the age of 70.

3 months ago

Inside the Wanamaker Building
Music
Philadelphia

Center City’s former Macy’s building will be ‘Home for the Holidays’ one more time

Opera Philadelphia and WHYY will present a holiday concert in the Wanamaker Building Dec. 2, to be broadcast on TV12 on Dec. 23.

3 months ago

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Elizabeth Avril Barden smiles
Higher Education
Music
Philadelphia

After 200 years, Philadelphia’s Jefferson University now has a song

Thomas Jefferson University asked one of its customer service employees to write an alma mater.

3 months ago

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Akeem Davis (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.)
Performing Arts
Race & Ethnicity
Billy Penn

Arden’s ‘Mountaintop’ visits MLK Jr. on last night of his life

Akeem Davis plays the civil rights icon as wonderfully imperfect. The show runs through Dec. 14.

3 months ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) is stopped with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game by Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) and Lions cornerback Amik Robertson (21) Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia
Sports

Jalen Hurts’ lone touchdown leads Eagles to 16-9 victory over Lions in lackluster offensive game

Their 8-2 record puts them in contention to take the top seed and earn home-field advantage as the Super Bowl champions go for a repeat.

3 months ago

Professional musicians lead a community songwriting and music play workshop at the please touch museum
Music
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

At Philly’s Please Touch Museum, kids, parents and professional musicians gathered to pen an original lullaby

The workshop was one of many such events happening Saturday in recognition of World Kindness Day.

3 months ago

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Dog show handlers sitting on stage with their dogs at national dog show
Animals
Community Events
National

25 years after ‘Best in Show,’ the National Dog Show recalls its comic origin

The mockumentary "Best in Show" is now 25 years old. It spawned a real-life dog show that is now a holiday tradition.

3 months ago

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Staircase art display for the ''Ministry of Awe
History
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Historic Old City bank building to become artistic fantasia in March

“The Ministry of Awe” will be an immersive art experience in Old City, opening in a former bank building March 14.

3 months ago

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Our listeners weigh in on their favorite streaming picks this season.
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TV

Fresh Air’s TV critic Bianculli on the best shows to watch this fall

Are you looking for a great new show? Searching for a series to really hook you? We have the best new shows on Netflix, HBO, Paramount and much more.

Air Date: November 13, 2025 12:00 pm

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Erykah Badu performing
Things To Do
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Sting, Erykah Badu, the Philly Camera Show and a special noir film screening in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 13–16: Love Your Park fall weekend, a Jewish film festival and a performance from viral star Druski are among the weekend highlights.

3 months ago

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a painting of a ship by Phillips Melville
History
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Weitzman museum plans an America250 exhibition from an island in the Caribbean

“The First Salute,” opening in April, will tell the story of a tiny, largely Jewish island that played a key role in the Revolutionary War.

3 months ago

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