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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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Chenlin Cai and Xingzi Liang pose
Philadelphia
Sports
Visual Arts
Billy Penn

Chinatown artist designs ‘Circle of Unity’ murals to celebrate World Cup and Philly

The mural series provides a scavenger hunt for soccer, geography and art fans alike.

3 months ago

A colorful poster for Wawa Hoagiefest depicting '60s style cartoon of a man holding a huge hoagie.
Food & Drink
Music
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Remember Wawa’s iconic Hoagiefest jingles? This is the guy who made them

Emmy-winning songwriter, internet pioneer and Nerf Herder frontman Parry Gripp reflects on those years writing Hoagiefest songs.

3 months ago

Ben Gibbard performing
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Death Cab for Cutie, Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire, Diplo’s Run Club and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

July 16–19: Taj Mahal in Delaware, a jazz festival in Philly and Patty Griffin and Kathleen Edwards in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

3 months ago

Listen 5:21
Unas aves sobre un cable destacan el mural poco convencional
Community Events
Delaware
History
Visual Arts

“Hilos comunes que compartimos”: un mural en Wilmington por el 250º aniversario de Estados Unidos presenta pájaros en un cable y un sutil homenaje a Bob Marley

El muralista Christian Kanienberg afirma que le interesa “más crear obras de arte que, simplemente, resultan ser murales capaces de suscitar conversaciones”.

3 months ago

FringeArts CEO and Program Director Nell Bang-Jensen
Pennsylvania
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Philly Fringe Fest hits the big 3-0 this fall and will feature 330 performances

The annual Fringe Festival is expected to match last year’s record number of shows.

3 months ago

Listen 1:30
Juan Soto interacts with fans at the 2026 All-Star Red Carpet Show
Philadelphia
Sports

Baseball fans celebrate the sport’s biggest stars outside Independence Hall ahead of All-Star Game in Philadelphia

The MLB All-Star Game starts at 8 p.m., featuring the best players from the National League and American League.

3 months ago

The rhinestoned Din avec la main dens le miroir at the Nation of Artists exhibit
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Pennsylvania state budget increases arts funding for the first time since 2009

An unprecedented statewide effort by arts advocates pushed elected officials to give the sector a small bump.

3 months ago

Listen 1:17
Temporary art studio residency
Delaware
Visual Arts

Delaware earns national recognition for arts vibrancy, reflecting a decade of public investment

A national report highlights how sustained public investment and community support have strengthened Delaware's cultural landscape.

3 months ago

Listen 1:17
Kerry Sauter is sitting inside the exhibition space.
Incarceration
Philadelphia
Religion

At Philly’s Eastern State Penitentiary, a synagogue reveals prison’s long debate over religious freedom

“Freedom Through Faith” at the historic prison’s original synagogue shows how Philly’s Jewish community stepped up for the incarcerated.

3 months ago

Listen 1:23
United States goalkeeper Matt Freese (24) reacts
International
Sports

‘He’s built to bounce back.’ USMNT goalkeeper Matt Freese’s youth coach sees Monday’s World Cup loss as a coachable moment

Jamie Scott, a director at Penn Fusion Soccer Academy, said Freese’s gaffe against Belgium doesn’t diminish his World Cup achievements, or his example as a role model.

3 months ago

Patti LaBelle sings into a microphone onstage
Things To Do
Community Events
Delaware
New Jersey
Pennsylvania

Blobfest, Patti Labelle, Dave Matthews Band, Ben Franklin Bridge’s Birthday Party and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

July 9 - July 12: K.C. and the Sunshine Band in Delaware, Blobfest in the Philly burbs and Dave Matthews Band in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

3 months ago

Listen 5:39
Iquail Shaheed smiling and posing for a photo inside the studio.
Dance
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice

A festival in Philly’s Mantua neighborhood traces Black America’s influence in 250 dance moves

The West Philly festival is turning the country’s 250th birthday into a celebration of Black movement.

3 months ago

A young fan with US flag walks down the Rocky Steps during the the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Philadelphia, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
Studio 2
Sports

Watershed moment for soccer in America?

Our home team is officially out of the running for the 2026 FIFA World Cup... so why do some people say Americans are still winning?

Air Date: July 7, 2026 1:00 pm

Listen 51:10
Erin Schricker and Davis Simmons pose for a photo in Philadelphia
History
Philadelphia

Philly’s 250th celebrations continue after a hot and stormy Fourth of July

Fourth of July is over. What’s next for Philly? Historians share their takes.

3 months ago

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates his team's victory at the end of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paraguay and France in Philadelphia, Saturday, July 4, 2026.
International
Philadelphia
Sports

France shines in Philly’s World Cup finale for another sell out crowd

Philly’s role as World Cup host has come to an end with a dominant performance by France on a scorching Fourth of July afternoon.

3 months ago

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