Music
Pink gives away 2,000 banned books at Florida concerts
The pop music icon is taking a stand against the libraries and classrooms around the U.S. that have removed books due to claims of inappropriate content.
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Nov. 16 - 19: Marathon weekend in Philly, Chicago and Friends in N.J., and First State Ballet in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:30Funds will go towards its $1.2 million capital improvement campaign, as well as replacing the roof and HVAC systems.
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Listen 1:08Ken Jennings Explores the Afterlife, Chef Lidia Bastianich, Earworms
Chef Lidia Bastianich has compiled over a hundred family recipes into a new cookbook. Plus, why songs get stuck in our heads. And a new book from Jeopardy host Ken Jennings.
Air Date: November 2, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:09New Jersey governor spent $12K on stadium events, including a Taylor Swift concert
A Murphy spokesperson said the Democratic State Committee was expected to cover the stadium costs.
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‘Macbeth’ remixed, Oysterfest, ‘Wicked,’ and Tailsgate at the Linc in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Nov. 2 - 5: Anthony Hamilton & Friends at the Met Philadelphia, “Curious Incident of the Dog in Nighttime’’ in N.J., and “The Moth” in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:35Haunted Local History, Composer James Newton Howard, New Tubman Statue
It's Studio 2 spooky season. Author Jennifer Green talks about 'Dark History of Penn's Woods II' and music and film composer James Newton Howard spills his creative guts.
Air Date: October 31, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:16We took an early listen through Jason Kelce, Jordan Mailata, and Lane Johnson’s 11-song sequel to “A Philly Special Christmas.”
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Oct. 26 - 29: Halloween celebrations in Philly and N.J., The Kims of Comedy, and “Rigoletto” in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:03Taylor Swift dance parties are super popular, and Philly event promoters are leaning in
Promoters and DJs are increasingly hosting themed events, and attendees are enjoying spaces that “embrace and empower women.”
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WHYY’s Lifting Voices in Praise competition celebrates the legacy of gospel music in Philadelphia
The grand finale of WHYY’s Lifting Voices in Praise competition showcased gospel’s rich history, thriving present, and bright future in Philadelphia.
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Listen 2:04Biden’s Hydrogen Hubs, Celebrating Gospel Music, Door-to-Door Against Overdoses
Hydrogen hubs are coming to our region....but how clean is this clean energy? Plus, a celebration of gospel music through the Lifting Voices in Praise Grand Finale.
Air Date: October 24, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:16Philadelphia Orchestra and musicians agree to 3-year labor deal with 15.8% salary increase
The deal with Local 77 of the American Federation of Musicians covers Sept. 11 this year through Sept. 13, 2026.
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Oct. 19 - 22: Philadelphia Film Festival, Hagley Craft Fair in Delaware, and Hallowine on Haddon in N.J. are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:30Breast Cancer Treatment, The Electric Factory, Philadelphia City Council Election
It's Breast Cancer Awareness month and we discuss new treatments and changing guidelines. Plus, celebrating Philadelphia's iconic Electric Factory.
Air Date: October 18, 2023 12:00 pm
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