Religion
Where to have iftar and sohour in Philadelphia this Ramadan
With several of the city’s restaurants setting up buffets and special menus, this month offers a chance to explore a range of North African and Asian cuisine.
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Philly Organ Festival uses sacred pipes to make secular music
A week-long music festival on eight church pipe organs around the city brings thunder down from the heavens.
4 days ago
Listen 1:29They encourage all worshipers to understand how to stop the bleeding if someone is shot or stabbed.
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Listen 1:10Michael Knott, who changed the course of Christian rock, dies at 61
An entire industry wouldn't exist without him, yet few know his name. In his songs, Knott challenged the faithful to examine their faults and hypocrisies.
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Banning TikTok, ‘Coming of Age in a Digital World’, Ramadan
The House votes Wednesday on a bill to force the China-based parent company ByteDance to either divest or be banned in U.S. app stores.
Air Date: March 13, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:09Muslims prepare for a more somber Ramadan due to the Israel-Hamas war
The Israel-Hamas war is leaving many Muslims in the U.S. feeling unable to truly celebrate.
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Group representing Black Muslims wants to be heard nationally
The suburban Philadelphia based group said they have formed their organization so that their voices are heard by President Joe Biden and other elected officials.
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Listen 1:08New Jersey sees spike in incidents of bias in 2023
The number of incidents recorded is the highest the state has seen since record keeping began about 30 years ago.
2 weeks ago
134-year-old historic church vandalized in Philadelphia’s Society Hill
Police estimate $15,000 in damage was done by the vandal.
4 weeks ago
Philly church offers ‘ashes-to-go’ for compliance with convenience
Ministers from St. Peter’s Episcopal Church delivered ashes in Washington Square Park for believers with busy mornings.
1 month ago
Cohanzick Longhouse Sanctuary wants to continue using the property as a worship site. But Quinton Township says they need to reapply.
2 months ago
Listen 2:22New funding to preserve Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
The 134-year-old structure in Society Hill will get $90,000 to rehab its intricately designed stained-glass windows.
2 months ago
Philly bakery prepping hundreds of Rosca de Reyes for Three Kings’ Day
Amigos Bakery’s five locations expect big crowds Saturday picking up the traditional sweet bread with a surprise inside.
2 months ago
Imam killed in shooting outside Newark mosque, shooter at large, authorities say
New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin said that the imam’s loss will be felt across the state and city.
3 months ago
An Elkins Park cantor and world-class composer recently passed away. His music lives on
Dr. Charles Stuart Davidson helped earn Congregation Adath Jeshurun a reputation as the “singing synagogue.” Ilana Davidson joined WHYY to remember her late father.
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