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Here! Now! In the moment! Paddling in the middle of a fast moving stream of news and information. Here & Now is a daily news magazine, bringing you the news that breaks after "Morning Edition" and before "All Things Considered."

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Kids carry a banner during El Museo del Barrio's 47th annual Three Kings Day parade in New York
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From parrandas to Three Kings Day, Southern Delaware welcomes Puerto Rican holiday culture

Southern Delaware families can experience Puerto Rican holiday traditions as Culture Club PR hosts music workshops, crafts and other celebrations.

3 days ago

The Residents' Memorial tree in Ocean City, New Jersey
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Ocean City’s beach trees grow into a shoreline tradition

Dozens of Christmas trees are rising from the sand, a tradition that began with one tree in 2019 and has grown into a community-wide holiday ritual. Here's where to find them.

3 days ago

Marcia Reiver, a ceramic artist in Ardmore, shows off her wares
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Ardmore hosts first-ever holiday market

This year’s holiday market is part of the Ardmore Initiative’s goal of making the town “the main street of the Main Line.”

4 days ago

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Rapper Meek Mill performs before Game 5 of the World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Philadelphia.
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Holiday tree lightings, Meek Mill, plus the chance to play blackjack with the Philadelphia Flyers in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Dec. 4-7: A sensory-friendly ‘The Nutcracker’ performance, George Lopez standup in Philly and a rare book fair.

6 days ago

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a Christmas tabletop display
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Winter wonderland at the shore: Here’s what to do in Cape May this holiday season

Cape May has become one of the Jersey Shore’s busiest winter destinations. Explore the town’s top holiday events.

1 week ago

Sebastian Gomez (center), with Philly Achilles' Chris Aiello (right) and Johnny Fitton, after completing Sunday's 2025 Philadelphia Marathon in less than 3 hours, 30 minutes. (Courtesy of Katie Curran)
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‘His personal hype team’: First-timer crushed his marathon goal — with help from Philly Achilles

Sebastian Gomez, who is autistic, topped his goal in completing the Philadelphia Marathon, with support from two members who help people with disabilities compete and connect.

2 weeks ago

Parade Float at 2025 Thanksgiving Day Parade
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Philadelphia’s Thanksgiving Day Parade brings thousands to Ben Franklin Parkway for the annual holiday tradition

Despite it being the coldest Thanksgiving in Philadelphia since 2018, thousands bundled up to watch the city’s parade.

2 weeks ago

A happy turkey makes a balloon appearance at the 103rd Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
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Thanksgiving Day Parade, Eagles game, holiday shows and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 27-30: A holiday book fair in Del., Thanksgiving in Philly and the Home for the Holidays concert in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

2 weeks ago

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Wilbur, a beagle, barking among other dogs
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To bark is divine: The contest that the National Dog Show is not going to televise

Before the National Dog Show taped in Philadelphia, it held an off-book barking contest. Here’s what barking tells us about dogs.

2 weeks ago

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Terrill Haigler, aka ya fav trashcan
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Billy Penn

Billies Awards return Dec. 10 as Billy Penn celebrates its 11th anniversary

Join us for a night celebrating some of the biggest stories — and most fascinating Philadelphians — of the past year.

2 weeks ago

Shown is Philadelphia along the Delaware River, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024.
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Art festival launching in Philadelphia in 2026

ArtPhilly will showcase Philly culture, past and present.

2 weeks ago

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Members of various Mummers clubs’ string bands play their instruments in colorful outfits
Arts & Entertainment

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 weeks 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 weeks ago

Pierre Robert posted this photo on social media
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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 weeks ago

marathon runners
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Billy Penn

Here are all the details for the 2025 Marathon Weekend in Philly

What the road closures will look like Friday and Saturday. When everything starts. Where to watch runners.

3 weeks ago

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