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Fresh Air opens the window on contemporary arts and issues with guests from worlds as diverse as literature and economics. Fresh Air Weekend collects the best segments from the week's programs and crafts them together for great weekend listening.

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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.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

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.

8 months ago

Pierre Robert posted this photo on social media
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

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.

8 months 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.

8 months ago

Dog show handlers sitting on stage with their dogs at national dog show
Arts & Entertainment

25 years after ‘Best in Show,’ the National Dog Show recalls its comic origin

The mockumentary "Best in Show" is now 25 years old. It spawned a real-life dog show that is now a holiday tradition.

8 months ago

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Erykah Badu performing
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Sting, Erykah Badu, the Philly Camera Show and a special noir film screening in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 13–16: Love Your Park fall weekend, a Jewish film festival and a performance from viral star Druski are among the weekend highlights.

8 months ago

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An art piece by Jennifer Thoem
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Art Museum’s 49th Contemporary Craft Show is this weekend

The show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center continues its tradition of connecting attendees directly to artists across mediums.

8 months ago

Girard College students rehearse with the Tempesta di Mare Baroque orchestra
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia’s Tempesta di Mare honors the musical genius of 18th-century orphans

“Hidden Virtuosas” premieres Baroque music by the most downtrodden women of Venice, not heard in three centuries.

8 months ago

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Marching bands including brass sections and bagpipes could be seen at the 2022 Philadelphia Veterans Parade. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Veterans Day celebrations, West Philly’s Peoplehood Parade, Asian American Film Festival and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 6–9: Leslie Jones in Delaware, an “epic” singalong in Philly and Appel Farms' 65th anniversary in South Jersey are among the highlights.

8 months ago

Listen 4:50
Peruvian artist Richi Olivera joined the Delaware Art Museum’s sixth annual Día de los Muertos celebration
Arts & Entertainment

Delaware Art Museum celebrates life and heritage during 6th annual Dia de los Muertos

The Delaware Art Museum brought together art, music and tradition to honor ancestors and celebrate Latin American culture for Día de los Muertos.

8 months ago

Listen 1:19
The Philadelphia Magic Gardens Dia de los Muertos
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Halloween weekend, Third Eye Blind, an Afrofuturism exhibit and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Oct. 30 - Nov. 2: Día de los Muertos celebrations in Delaware, a pierogi festival in Philly and John Fogerty in South Jersey are among the highlights.

8 months ago

Listen 4:53
a crowd of Philadelphians in LOVE Park
Community

Philadelphia marks 30th anniversary of Million Man March as reminder to ‘always push back against injustice’

The 1995 march in the nation’s capital called on Black men to unite to work toward social and civic change.

8 months ago

Listen 2:03
Vince Stango, Executive Vice President of the National Constitution Center, and Amy Needle
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Philadelphia Historic District Partners reveal ’52 Weeks of Firsts’ list for 2026

Each week, the city’s history of innovations — from Mother’s Day to ice cream sodas — will be highlighted as part of the nation’s semiquincentennial celebrations.

8 months ago

Shrek, from “The Swamp” team, rides through the mud pit at the 2024 Kensington Derby.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

The Kensington Derby, a Philly Pops tribute to Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett and Halloween festivities in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Oct. 23–26: The Girls of Summer in Delaware, Schuylkill Regatta in Philly and Giveon in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

8 months ago

Listen 5:10
A Jefferson Davis statue
Community

Celebration gone sour: Chesco250 apologizes for Facebook post highlighting Confederate President Jefferson Davis

Chesco250 said “the content originated from an intern unaware of Jefferson Davis’ role in American history and was posted through an automated process.”

8 months ago

Listen 0:48
‘’No Kings’’ protesters gather at Independence Mall in Philadelphia on Oct. 18, 2025.
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Will ‘No Kings’ rallies make a difference?

The "No Kings" demonstrations drew millions to the streets to protest President Donald Trump. Are peaceful protests an effective strategy and what’s the end goal?

Air Date: October 22, 2025 12:00 pm

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