
Arts & Entertainment
5 takeaways from the report on abuse in the National Women’s Soccer League
A new investigative report details sexual misconduct and verbal abuse by coaches in the league – and a lack of action by those in charge to address problems.
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Loretta Lynn, coal miner’s daughter and country queen, dies
Loretta Lynn, the Kentucky coal miner’s daughter whose frank songs about life and love as a woman in Appalachia pulled her out of poverty.
3 years ago
Art Museum workers continue strike into second week
No negotiations have taken place since the newly unionized Philadelphia Museum of Art workers began an ongoing strike on September 26.
3 years ago
‘To The Polls’ returns to Love Park with six freestanding murals encouraging Philly to vote
Mural Arts and Conrad Benner collaborated to bring back the popular installation celebrating civic engagement through art.
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From the archive, Marty’s conversation with Sally Field where she discussed her life, career, memoirs and why acting was such a successful tool for overcoming trauma.
Air Date: October 1, 2022 8:00 am
Listen 35:43Philadelphia Ballet breaks ground on new building, quadrupling its size
The 59-year-old dance company broke ground on a 48,000-square-foot addition, nearly quadrupling its size in a burgeoning North Broad arts district.
3 years ago
After 35 years, WHYY’s Marty Moss-Coane to leave ‘Radio Times’
After hosting the call-in show for 35 years, Moss-Coane now seeks “balance” in her life. After her departure on Nov. 18, “Radio Times" will end.
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Listen 1:08Opera Philadelphia premieres ‘Black Lodge,’ combining classical with industrial goth music
Classical and industrial goth music akin to both French baroque music and Nine Inch Nails set the tormented tone borrowing from Lynch, Burroughs, and Artaud.
3 years ago
Listen 3:34Philly POPS Orchestra performs ‘The Godfather’ score to celebrate the film’s 50th anniversary
For one night only, the iconic American film starring Marlon Brando will be displayed behind the Philly POPS Orchestra, who will be performing the score in sync with the movie
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Delco Arts Week, Queertoberfest, Carly Rae Jepsen, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
Sept. 29 - Oct.1: Mural Arts Month in Philly, Delco Arts Week, Hispanic Heritage Celebration in Delaware, and Queertoberfest are weekend highlights.
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Listen 5:10Rihanna to headline the next Super Bowl halftime show
Rihanna is set to star in February’s Super Bowl halftime show.
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Michener Museum traces the history of America through shoes
The exhibit of more than 100 historic shoes at a Doylestown museum proves “shoes can tell us a lot.”
3 years ago
Came and Wentz: Former Eagles quarterback’s first game against his old team
The Carson Wentz-led Washington Commanders will host the Philadelphia Eagles in a battle for the NFC East. It marks Wentz's first game against his old team.
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Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith is getting his own sneaker line, and it comes with fancy tech
The limited-edition drop includes an NFT and draws inspo from his “Sticky Hands” nickname.
3 years ago
Roger Federer’s bids farewell alongside Rafael Nadal in last match
Roger Federer has ended his superlative professional tennis career at age 41 with a loss in doubles alongside longtime rival Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup.
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