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Philly Naked Bike Ride 2019
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Naked Bike Ride, Art of Rap, Ukrainian Festival, Philly Bookstore Crawl, and Waterfront Jazz Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 24 - 27: Naked Bike Ride in Philly, Eric Church in N.J., and ‘70s Celebration in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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Amos Lee performs at Railbird Music Festival on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at The Infield at Red Mile in Lexington. He is holding a guitar in his hands and sings into a microphone.
Studio 2

Singer-Songwriter Amos Lee, Rick Steves on Travel, Sharks at the Shore

This episode holds the best of the summer. Rick Steves joins us to talk about how to travel, a biologist tells us why we need to love sharks and Amos Lee plays live music.

Air Date: August 23, 2023 12:00 pm

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File photo: Members of the Philadelphia Orchestra perform. (Chris Lee for Philadelphia Orchestra)
Arts & Entertainment

Union for Philadelphia Orchestra musicians authorize strike if talks break down

Local 77 of the American Federation of Musicians said Sunday that 95% of voting members approved the strike authorization a day earlier.

3 years ago

A woman dancing at a festival
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Food festivals in Philly and Del., ‘The Lion King,’ and Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 17 - 20: Philly Taco Fest, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes in N.J., and the Beer Bourbon & BBQ Fest in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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Bruce Springsteen and Steven Van Zandt singing into a microphone on stage
Arts & Entertainment

Bruce Springsteen shows at Citizens Bank Park postponed due to illness

Tickets purchased will still be valid for the rescheduled dates.

3 years ago

David Devan poses for a photo
Arts & Entertainment

Opera Philadelphia’s leader announces departure as the company tightens its belt

Devan turned Opera Philadelphia into an industry leader. He will leave as the company shrinks and adjusts for a changing world.

3 years ago

Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels took center stage at Cratediggaz Records on Aug. 13, 2023, just days after closing out Hip Hop 50 at Yankee Stadium in front of thousands in New York City. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

‘That’s as legendary as you get’: Darryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels celebrates 50th anniversary of hip-hop in Philadelphia

Cratediggaz Records welcomed hip-hop icon Darryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels to perform an intimate show in Philadelphia, which he said is “like home.”

3 years ago

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Lady B at her studio, posing next to a work station and a mic
Arts & Entertainment

‘It gave voice to a generation’: On hip-hop’s 50th birthday, Philly pioneers reflect on its legacy, and its future

In hip-hop’s storied history, Philly has a legacy all its own — one that’s still being forged.

3 years ago

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Reef the Lost Cauze poses for a photo.
Arts & Entertainment

Philly artists celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop

Local hip-hop ambassadors and artists are throwing a giant birthday block party Saturday at Eakins Oval.

3 years ago

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DJ Jazzy Jeff spinning in Philadelphia in 2003.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Hip-hop’s birthday, New Hope Auto Show, ‘Bridges of Madison County,’ and the Obon Festival in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 10 - 13: Hip-hop celebrations in Philly, 50 Cent & Busta Rhymes in N.J., and “A Quiet Epidemic” screening event in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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Members of the class of 2011 are seen near the end of Commencement at Princeton University Tuesday, May 31, 2011, in Princeton, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
Studio 2

College Admission Post Affirmative Action, Philly Hip-Hop, Battleship New Jersey

Since the Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action, the way college admissions officers handle diversity, equity and inclusion is in limbo.

Air Date: August 9, 2023 12:00 pm

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Fireworks explode over the Philadelphia Museum of Art during an Independence Day celebration, Friday, July 4, 2014, in Philadelphia.
Arts & Entertainment

Philly philanthropies launch $9 million fund for America’s 250th birthday

America’s 250th birthday is coming in 2026, along with the World Cup, All-Star Game, and PGA Tour. Will you be ready?

3 years ago

SZA performs onstage
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Made in America is canceled: Is there a SZA Philly curse?

The R&B singer, who was set to appear with Lizzo, has now postponed or canceled three different Philadelphia performances.

3 years ago

People surround a sign that reads
Arts & Entertainment

Made In America festival canceled

The annual music festival at Philadelphia’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway was set to include headliners Lizzo and SZA. Tickets will be refunded.

3 years ago

Thousands of people packed Girard Ave. through Spring Garden for the 2nd Street Festival
Arts & Entertainment

2nd Street Festival draws thousands of people to Northern Liberties

Roughly 200 vendors, including 22 food trucks and 55 local artists, were lined up between Girard Avenue to Spring Garden Sunday.

3 years ago

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