
Philadelphia
From a childhood dream to leading orchestras: The power of music education
Philly’s arts education programs, like Project 440, inspire young musicians to lead and succeed.
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Listen 1:20Studio 2 Extra: Wrongfully convicted and finally free after 26 years
Tyree Wallace spent 26 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, after pleading guilty to a lesser charge. He’s now fighting to clear his name and seek justice.
Air Date: January 17, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 15:56A billion-dollar saga: How the Sixers arena proposal went from a done deal to a stunning reversal
The Sixers successfully pushed to build a new arena in Center City. Now the controversial project is in the rearview after an about-face no one saw coming.
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Hip-hop music draws students to engage in an anti-bullying discussion and focus on future career goals.
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Listen :59With Donald Trump’s inauguration fast approaching on MLK holiday, dozens of Philadelphians gathered to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy and the current political moment.
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David Lynch has died. His cerebral filmmaking vision was shaped by Philadelphia
The surrealist who made “Twin Peaks,” “Blue Velvet” and “Lost Highway” got his start as a painter at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
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Listen 1:47SEPTA: Major crimes saw significant drop on Philly’s transit system in 2024
The transit agency has added more people on its police force and worked to keep people from using their vehicles as a home.
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A harbinger of warmer days, Philly Flower Show unveils ‘Gardens of Tomorrow’ theme
Organizers designed this year’s show to help propel visitors through winter with flowers and other outdoor-themed indoor displays.
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Ya Fav Trashman bringing out his newly bought truck for MLK Day of Service
Terrill Haigler has been using it for junk removal and illegal dump pickups around Philly, offering jobs for returning citizens.
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Jan. 15–19: MLK concert in Delaware, Center City Restaurant Week in Philly and Winterfest in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
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Listen 5:29Climate Fixers: One Philly designer knits nature and fashion for sustainability
NOOR by Grant Blvd, a Philly-based fashion house, uses only natural, plant-based fibers like Tencel and linen, or wool. None of the materials are sourced from fossil fuels.
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2 Philadelphia men plead guilty to killing SWAT officer in 2020 as police served murder warrant
Authorities say Elliott fired a dozen shots through a bedroom wall, striking O'Connor as he climbed an interior staircase.
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Calder Gardens on schedule for September 2025 opening on the Parkway
The cultural center dedicated to the artist of aerial mobiles has hired its first leadership position, Director of Programs Juana Berrío.
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Listen 1:07$11 million for EV chargers in final surge of Biden administration grants
Funds will help Philadelphia install 75 stations with 150 charging ports.
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Some UArts buildings sold out of bankruptcy. Here’s what’s left on the auction block in Philly
The old University of the Arts campus is up for sale, but the judge might not approve all for-profit developers bidding for a slice of it.
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