
Philadelphia
In West Philly, real life and death interfere with the Curio Theatre comedy ‘A Funeral Farce’
Curio’s original comedy about a funeral home is superseded by the creative team’s familial cancer diagnoses, one of which is terminal.
2 weeks ago
Listen 2:30Hop to it! Egg prices have dropped just in time for Easter
Easter Sunday may commemorate a sacred rise, but the cost of eggs is blessedly coming back down.
2 weeks ago
Studio 2 Extra: The Roots’ Black Thought on ‘Upcycled: A Memoir’
Tariq Trotter's memoir, The Upcycled Self: A Memoir on the Art of Becoming Who We Are, is the Free Library's selection for this year's One Book, One Philadelphia.
Air Date: April 17, 2025 1:00 pm
Listen 19:50Immigration enforcement in the Greater Philadelphia Area
On this episode of Studio 2, we talk to the people involved in cases of detention and deportation and explain sanctuary status and changing immigration policies in our region.
Air Date: April 17, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:16How to celebrate Earth Day 2025 in the Philadelphia region
Here’s how to celebrate Earth Day in the Philadelphia region, from litter cleanups to seed planting and other events.
2 weeks ago
The $6.3 billion plan is designed to help address Philadelphia's deepening affordable housing crisis.
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Listen 1:15Francis Davis, a figurehead of jazz criticism, has died
The distinguished jazz critic Francis Davis, husband of "Fresh Air" host and co-executive producer Terry Gross, died on Monday at his home in Philadelphia at 78.
2 weeks ago
East Germantown residents demand action after series of shootings
State Rep. Andre D. Carroll, D-Philadelphia, joined other state, city and community leaders to discuss solutions to keep communities safe.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:48Will Smith, Philly Elmo, Shayla Smith – Best of Studio 2 Extra
Will Smith talks about his life in the City of Brotherly Love and what the city taught him for the big world. We also hear from the original Philly Elmo and a basketball star.
Air Date: April 16, 2025
Listen 51:12Peacocks and giraffes and snails, Oh my! Philly zoo installs plant-based sculptures of giant animals
The five “ZOOtopiaries” drive home the connections between plants and animals.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:12“News of these revocations is unsettling not just for the impacted individuals but for our entire community,” University President John Fry said.
3 weeks ago
Listen 0:47Wawa is shrinking its Philadelphia convenience store footprint, closing 2 more locations
Wawa officials reviewed their portfolio of stores for performance and decided to shut down two in Northeast Philly.
3 weeks ago
Listen 0:44Challenger in district attorney race Dugan drops out of planned candidates forum at WHYY
Larry Krasner and former Judge Patrick Dugan were invited to face off in the April 22 debate hosted by the Committee of Seventy, WHYY News and the Philadelphia Bar Association
3 weeks ago
Listen 5:17Carousel House community angered by project delays, poor communication
The Philadelphia rec center for people with disabilities will reopen in 2028, according to the city.
3 weeks ago
Nihonbashi Philly, Tokyo’s authentic cheesesteak spot, is coming to the city for a 6-day run
The Philly-themed sports bar that fuels Japanese Eagles fans is touching down in the city for a limited-time pop-up from April 30 to May 5.
3 weeks ago