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Mar 3

Nine Parts: A Special Screening & Rap Session

When: March 3, 2026 6:00 pm
Where: The Farmhouse at People's Light, 39 Conestoga Rd, Malvern, PA 19355

Join WHYY and People’s Light for a special evening featuring a reception and screening of the powerful and inspiring film Nine Parts in the Farmhouse at People’s Light.

Aging in the City

When: February 26
Where: Parkway Central Library Conference Room 131/132 1901 Vine Street Philadelphia, PA 19103

Is society — or more specifically, Philadelphia — doing everything possible to ensure our oldest residents can live comfortably and safely?

The Power of Social Media

When: February 25
Where: Upper Dublin Public Library 520 Virginia Drive Fort Washington, PA 19034

How is social media helping or hurting society? What influence does it have on U.S. and world populations?

Is Free Speech Truly Free?

When: February 24
Where: Paschalville Library 6942 Woodland Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19142

What are the challenges to free speech? Has social media helped or hurt free speech? Is there too much or too little freedom? Do you feel your speech is free and protected?

Economic Inequality: More than a Matter of Money

When: February 18
Where: Tredyffrin Public Library 582 Upper Gulph Road Strafford, PA 19087

Are there adequate opportunities to work toward lessening this systemic problem, or are we doomed? What economic conditions are we leaving for future generations?

Mummers Festival of Many Colors

When: February 17
Where: Mummers Museum 1100 S. 2nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19147

The conversation will address the traditions, challenges and the potential of Mummery as well as the annual Philly Caribbean Carnival and Carnaval de Puebla.

Is Free Speech Truly Free?

When: February 10
Where: Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street Philadelphia, PA 19103

What are the challenges to free speech? Has social media helped or hurt free speech? Is there too much or too little freedom? Do you feel your speech is free and protected?

Health Care Access

When: February 4
Where: Hockessin Public Library 1023 Valley Road Hockessin, DE 19707

What can be done to ensure that Delawareans are getting the care they need?

Gentrification: Prosperity or Displacement?

When: February 3
Where: Fishtown Community Library 1217 E Montgomery Ave Philadelphia, PA 19125

How does gentrification affect affordability and housing scarcity? Is neighborhood culture dead?

Feb 5

Tending the Canopy

When: February 5, 2026 6:00 pm
Where: The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

Join Maiken Scott, Host and Executive Producer, WHYY’s The Pulse for the next Academy Town Square: Tending the Canopy.
Feb 26

SOLD OUT: Wine Tasting with Rick Steves

When: February 26, 2026 8:00 pm
Where: This is a virtual event.

Sip along during this delightful evening with Rick and listen to his stories, tasting notes, and learn more about the different wine varietals and flavors.

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