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The past is never past. Every headline has a history. Join us every week as we go back in time to understand the present. These are stories you can feel and sounds you can see from the moments that shaped our world.

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Things To Do
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December 10 -16, 2020

Hanukkah lights, Charlie Brown’s back and a reimagined ‘Nutcracker’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

The outdoors and virtual activities prevail as we head into the holiday season.

4 years ago

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Lt. Gov. John Fetterman and Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding pal it up with Butter Gritty
Community

Pa. cancels Farm Show butter sculpture amid COVID-19 resurgence

With coronavirus cases rising across the commonwealth, the grease-laden tradition has been canceled, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday.

4 years ago

Orchids on display at the main exhibit of the 2018 Flower Show in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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The Philadelphia Flower Show will make outdoor debut at FDR Park in 2021

The Philadelphia Flower Show to be held in FDR Park in 2021. The event will go outdoors for the first time in its almost 200 year history.

4 years ago

Irving Robles y su Cuatro Son (Taller Puertorriqueño)
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Christmas assault? Maybe next year. Taller Puertorriqueño to host pandemic parranda online

Taller Puertorriqueño in North Philadelphia wraps holiday party/birthday celebration/fundraiser into one Zoom bash.

4 years ago

The Philadelphia Zoo is aglow with blue lights to thank frontline workers. (Photo by Hughe Dillon)
Community

Philadelphia Zoo lights up blue to thank health care workers, first responders

Although LumiNature is a no-go this year because of the pandemic, the country’s oldest zoo is still finding ways to make things shine.

4 years ago

The Franklin Square Electrical Light Spectacle is presented by PECO. More than 50,000 lights dance to holiday music performed by The Philly Pops.
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Community
December 3 - 9, 2020

Holiday lights aglow, orchestra on demand, and Michael Eric Dyson’s new book in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

The Delaware Valley region is ablaze with holiday light shows from the city to the suburbs.

4 years ago

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A peak through the trees in Fairmount Park.
Community

In Philadelphia, even park activities are going virtual

Organizers have opted to cancel or suspend even outdoor activities. Here’s why they did it, and what they’re suggesting you do instead.

4 years ago

FILE - holiday lights are seen at Macy's in Philadelphia. The Wanamaker Grand Court Organ, installed nearly 100 years ago in this location, is the largest operational pipe organ in the world. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Community

Macy’s Christmas Light Show returns Friday — virtually

Macy’s Christmas Light Show returns Friday but people will have to check it out online as the store takes coronavirus precautions.

4 years ago

(Rawf8 / BigStock)
Things To Do
Community

Off to the (virtual races), streaming theater and holiday markets in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Things to do online and off include shopping, virtual theater and races.

4 years ago

Daniel Tiger floats down Market Street during the 98th annual Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day parade, November 23, 2017. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
Community

Philly’s 101st Thanksgiving Day Celebration is made for the small screen

The oldest Thanksgiving parade in America will go on, but it will be tailored for the small screen this year.

4 years ago

Groundhog Club co-handler John Griffiths, (left), holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 133rd celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. Phil's handlers said that the groundhog has forecast an early spring. (Gene J. Puskar/AP Photo)
Community

Coronavirus prevents crowds from seeing Punxsutawney Phil

Phil and his inner circle on Feb. 2 will deliver the prediction virtually by means of a live internet stream and website, organizers said.

4 years ago

'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' reunion (HBO Max)
Things To Do
Community

Opera ‘cycles,’ 30 years of the Fresh Prince and Tom Rush live in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

This week’s Things to Do includes holiday light shows in the Delaware Valley and a "royal" TV reunion.

4 years ago

Listen 5:40
People salsa dancing outside
Arts & Entertainment

Dance On Philly hopes to revive the ballot-count street party

Dance On Philly, a dance party for music and dance education, hopes to reignite the city’s vote-count disco in the street last week.

4 years ago

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Screen shot from WHYY's virtual Community Conversation, 'Preserving Your Mental Health in a Double Pandemic.' (WHYY)
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Community

‘Living in this world is difficult’: Regional experts on stress and prioritizing mental health in the midst of a double pandemic

Stressors, stigma and self-care were the focus of a virtual community conversation sponsored Wednesday night by WHYY.

4 years ago

Adrienne Kennedy
Things To Do
Community
November 12 - 18, 2020

Virtual play festival, Jewish culture on film and decking historic holiday halls in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

This week’s “Things to Do” features Jewish culture celebrated virtually, an online dance party, and the return of ice skating.

4 years ago

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