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Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports  – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.
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Sports in America

Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.

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A view of the exterior of the Eastern State Penitentiary.
History
Incarceration
Philadelphia

For the first time in 29 years, Eastern State Penitentiary museum has a new leader

Kerry Sautner will take over the historic prison museum in Philadelphia.

2 years ago

Tina Turner smiling
Music

Tina Turner, unstoppable superstar whose hits included ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It,’ dead at 83

Turner died Tuesday, after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, according to her manager.

2 years ago

The Netflix logo is displayed on the company's website on Feb. 2, 2023, in New York. Netflix on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, outlined how it intends to crack down on the rampant sharing of account passwords in the U.S., its latest bid to reel in more subscribers to its video streaming service amid a slowdown in growth. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
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TV

Netflix to charge an additional $8 month for viewers living outside U.S. subscribers’ households

The additional subscription fee is an attempt to reel in more subscribers to its video streaming service amid a slowdown in growth.

2 years ago

Irish born actor Ray Stevenson poses for a photo in New York on March 7, 2011. Stevenson, the Irish actor who played the villain in “RRR,” an Asgardian warrior the ‘Thor’ films, and a member of the 13th Legion in HBO’s “Rome,” has died. He was 58. Representatives for Stevenson told The Associated Press he died Sunday, May 21, 2023, but had no other details to share. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)
International
Performing Arts

Irish actor Ray Stevenson, of ‘Rome’ and ‘Thor’ movies, dies at 58

Representatives for Stevenson told The Associated Press that he died Sunday but had no other details to share on Monday.

2 years ago

A group of cyclists race on a street in Wilmington.
Community Events
Delaware
Sports

Wilmington’s Grand Prix returns for its 15th year this weekend

Live music, food trucks, beer tents, and open space for children’s activities will be part of the three-day festivities.

2 years ago

Anshika Lal and Caprice Jackson installing the exhibit
Kids
Philadelphia
Poetry
Public Safety

Rain-activated poetry appears underfoot in Philly parks

Rain Poetry features haikus written by schoolchildren painted on sidewalks with invisible ink.

2 years ago

Climbers struggle as their teammates climb on their shoulders during the greased pole competition in Montrose Piazza on Sunday, May 22, 2022.
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Visual Arts

Food and art festivals, New Hope Pridefest, Behind the Magic Gardens, and The Franklin Institute celebrates AAPI Month in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

May 19-21: Bellefonte Arts Fest in Delaware, New Hope Pridefest in Pa., and “Water by the Spoonful” in N.J. are among this weekend’s event highlights.

2 years ago

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Daryl Morey talks into a microphone at a press conference.
Philadelphia
Sports

76ers president addresses head coaching vacancy, James Harden free agency

Daryl Morey called Doc Rivers a “first ballot Hall of Famer.” He also said James Harden not returning is a scenario the team has to prepare for.

2 years ago

Chef Lidia Bastianich (right) speaks with WHYY Fresh Air host Terry Gross during a ceremony where Bastianich received WHYY’s Lifelong Learning Award on Thursday, May 18, 2023
Food & Drink
Media
Philadelphia
TV

’Food is love’: Chef Lidia Bastianich receives WHYY’s Lifelong Learning Award

In her new show, the celebrity chef digs into her experience as an immigrant while exploring the foods of others who immigrated to the U.S.

2 years ago

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A group of players are gathered in a circle, laughing and smiling.
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Meet the Surge: Philly’s new pro women’s ultimate team is a model for inclusivity and fun

Officially formed in April, the Philadelphia Surge is competing in its first-ever Premier Ultimate League (PUL) season.

2 years ago

Hannah, Naomi, Aliza, and Maya show off their
Music
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

The best fan outfits from Taylor Swift’s first Eras Tour concert in Philly

An essential piece of the Swift concert experience is going all-out on an outfit. For some people, they’re straight-up costumes.

2 years ago

Tulips are pictured outside Philadelphia City Hall.
Elections
Government
Politics

Ideas to steal: What Philly’s next mayor could borrow from other cities to support the arts

As the Philly mayoral race inches closer to the May 16 primary, here’s how other cities support and utilize arts in city government.

2 years ago

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Jacklyn Zeman arrives at the 40th Anniversary of Soap Opera Digest in Los Angeles
Media
National
TV

Jacklyn Zeman, longtime ‘General Hospital’ cast member who played nurse Bobbie Spencer, dies at 70

Her family confirmed the news Wednesday and says she died after a short battle with cancer.

2 years ago

Taylor Swift on stage
Music
Philadelphia
6abc

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour makes 3-night stop in South Philadelphia: What to know ahead of the show

Taylor Swift's much-anticipated Eras Tour arrives in South Philadelphia this weekend.

2 years ago

Taylor Swift performing onstage, singing into a microphone.
Things To Do
Community Events
Food & Drink
Music
Performing Arts

Taylor Swift tailgate, Mother’s Day celebrations, Kensington Derby, ‘School of Rock’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Mom’s Dance Extravaganza in Delaware, Kensington Derby in Philly, and “School of Rock” in South Jersey are among this weekend’s event highlights.

2 years ago

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