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The New Yorker Radio Hour features a diverse mix of interviews, profiles, storytelling, and an occasional burst of humor inspired by the magazine, and shaped by its writers, artists, and editors. This isn't a radio version of a magazine, but something all its own, reflecting the rich possibilities of audio storytelling and conversation.

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Jersey Shore on a budget: Free beaches, affordable getaways and more

From free beaches to miniature golf and summer events, here's how families can enjoy the Jersey Shore without spending a fortune.

3 months ago

Colin Coleman performing a stand-up set
Arts & Entertainment

At this Philly speed-dating event, laughter comes first

Dating app fatigue has some singles looking offline. One comedian is pairing stand-up with speed dating to help break the ice.

3 months ago

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Community

‘Ready for their forever homes’: Philly brewery pop-up adoption event brings kittens a step closer to finding permanent families

PAWS sets a summer goal of placing 300 homeless pets in foster homes so it can rescue 300 additional animals.

3 months ago

People at the Southeast Asian market
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Philly’s Southeast Asian Market bounces back a week after microburst storm destroys inventory

A week after severe storms devastated vendor stands and inventory, the market bounced back and drew in customers.

3 months ago

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This gluten-free expo, described as the nation’s largest, celebrates a delicious kind of ‘freedom’

The Wicked Gluten Free Expo and Food Festival gives people with celiac disease a rare chance to eat, shop and connect without worry.

3 months ago

Parkway Central Library in Philadelphia
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Can Americans still talk about guns? At this Philly gathering, they tried

WHYY's Bridging Blocks brought together people with differing views on firearms for a conversation about rights, violence and the challenge of listening across disagreement.

3 months ago

Eric Berley, owner of the Franklin Fountain
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Get a free root beer float at the Franklin Fountain this weekend

The Old City shop is throwing a party In honor of an essential Philly invention: the first ever ice cream soda.

3 months ago

Spain's Lamine Yamal (left) and Argentina's Lionel Messi
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Here’s what’s happening in Philly during the World Cup final

The final between Spain and Argentina is this Sunday. Here are the best events happening over the weekend.

3 months ago

Gluten-free expo
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A ginormous gluten-free expo is headed to the Philly suburbs this weekend

Pasta, pizza, fried chicken, soft pretzels, pierogi, pancakes and more will all be for sale at the Wicked Gluten-Free Expo and Food Festival.

3 months ago

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Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

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

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Arts & Entertainment

“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

Patti LaBelle sings into a microphone onstage
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

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

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Contestants at a Ben Franklin look alike contest
Community
Billy Penn

The oddest America 250 events that took place in Philly and across the U.S.

From potatoes named “Spudjamin Franklin” to a George Washington trampoline, here’s ten of the weirdest homages for the U.S.’ big birthday.

3 months ago

People leaving the Parkway.
Community

After days of oppressive heat, thunderstorms cut Philly’s July 4th concert short

After storms forced attendees to evacuate, the concert resumed around midnight with a shortened performance by The Roots, followed by fireworks.

4 months ago

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Reenactors read the Declaration of Independence at Valley Forge National Historical Park
Community

Valley Forge National Historical Park, born on the Fourth of July, celebrates America250

The pivotal Revolutionary War site in the Philly suburbs hosted hundreds of people for live readings of the Declaration of Independence, a cannon fire demonstration and more.

4 months ago

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