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History

A diorama depicting the death of Crispus Attucks at exhibit
Arts & Entertainment

Mythical ‘Afric-American Picture Gallery’ turns into reality in new exhibit at Delaware’s Winterthur Museum

An 1859 fantasy of Black material culture is manifested as a “funhouse” of art and cultural criticism at Winterthur.

2 months ago

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Prince Edward speaks at the Prince Edward event in Philadelphia
Community

Prince Edward dedicates Bicentennial Bell during Philadelphia visit

Queen Elizabeth II gifted the bell to the United States from Great Britain during her July 1976 visit.

2 months ago

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Tiphanie White shows off Philly earrings at the pep rally about volunteering in Philly for the semiquincentennial
Arts & Entertainment

Philly looking for ‘Phambassadors’ to boost city pride in the run-up to 2026

The city’s “Phambassador” program asks people to pledge to “love their city” as it prepares for waves of visitors in 2026.

2 months ago

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Britain's Prince Edward
Education

Prince Edward to visit Philadelphia to dedicate historic bell, honor students

As a working royal, the prince promotes the benefits of non-formal education, and works to support the arts, heritage and conservation.

2 months ago

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The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

A new history of sex and sexuality in America

Rebecca Davis explores the 400-year tension between sex, sexual identity and prudery in America and how it explains some of today’s political conflicts.

Air Date: April 25, 2025 12:00 pm

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Ryan Howard smiling
Arts & Entertainment

Former Phillies slugger Ryan Howard makes pitch for Negro Leagues Baseball Museum expansion

The museum in Kansas City, Missouri, is trying to raise $30 million and open in 2027.

2 months ago

A black-and-white photo shows people gathered in a park.
Arts & Entertainment

Earth Day 2025: Celebrating Philly’s environmental legacy and the power of poetry

WHYY’s Jennifer Lynn and Susan Phillips explore the beauty of nature through poetry, featuring iconic poets like Amanda Gorman, Walt Whitman and Allen Ginsberg.

2 months ago

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the crowd on on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Community

Remembering Pope Francis: Philadelphia’s 2015 papal weekend, in photos

The pontiff died Monday at age 88. Here’s a look back at his historic Philly visit as part of the World Meeting of Families.

2 months ago

Early version of the Flag of the United States of America on display at the Museum of The American Revolution
Arts & Entertainment

The evolution of the American Revolution can be seen in these historic flags on display in Philadelphia

The Museum of the American Revolution shows how the shifting ideals of American liberty can be traced in the historic flags of militias.

2 months ago

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Carol Ferguson (left) and Jim Smith pose for a photo at a Post Polio Network event
Health

70 years after the first polio vaccine was licensed, Philly-area survivors stress importance of continued vaccination

Dr. Jonas Salk is credited with creating the first polio vaccine at the University of Pittsburgh. The government licensed the shot in 1955 for its safety and efficacy.

2 months ago

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A visitors look at two posters, one reading UNITED we are strong UNITED we will win and This is Nazi brutality
Arts & Entertainment

‘BOOM’: Philly Art Museum explodes with 1940s art and design

“BOOM” examines a lesser-acknowledged decade for creative innovation.

2 months ago

outside Independence Hall
Politics & Policy

White House wants more funding to prep Philly’s Independence Hall for semiquincentennial

Stakeholders look forward to more funding for Independence Hall as America gets ready to celebrate its 250th anniversary after White House executive order.

3 months ago

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a collage of photographs
Arts & Entertainment

Hidden City is producing a book of historic Philly photos. It wants to put your family snapshots in it

“Philadelphia in Color: 1950 - 1990,” coming in 2026, will feature candid snapshots submitted by the public.

3 months ago

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UArts staff and faculty
Education
Billy Penn

‘While the physical space of UArts might be gone, the community still persists’: Former students talk closure, new beginnings

Philadelphia's University of the Arts closed nearly nine months ago. Billy Penn spoke to four students about the challenges they’ve faced since then.

3 months ago

Inside the nearly empty store
Community

The end of Macy’s closes the chapter on the Wanamaker Building. A look back at a Philly landmark

The building at 13th and Market streets has been a department store for 149 years. The legacy of Philly’s proud retail history is scattered around the city.

3 months ago

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