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With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.

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Comic book creators, authors and artists at ECBACC
Arts & Entertainment

In its 23rd year, the East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention continues to amplify Black creators, stories

On Saturday, attendees of all ages enjoyed panel discussions, workshops and a comic book marketplace at Temple University’s Student and Faculty Center.

1 year ago

Krystal Strong and Mike Africa Jr.
Community

MOVE exhibit aims to showcase who the members of the Black liberation group ‘were as people’

“MOVE: The Old Days” tells the history of the organization through an exhibit on display this weekend at the Paul Robeson House and Museum.

1 year ago

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a close-up of Schaechter's dome project
Arts & Entertainment

Meet the Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics’ artist-in-residence: South Philly stained-glass maker Judith Schaechter

The center explores the biological basis of aesthetic experiences. It added an artist-in-residence position in 2019.

1 year ago

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John Jarboe'
Arts & Entertainment

A rose by another name: A fantasy about in-utero cannibalism comes to Philly’s Fabric Workshop

The immersive, interactive installation “Rose Garden” is a genderqueer fantasy of in-utero cannibalism.

1 year ago

a painting of Sydney Hall and two girls
Arts & Entertainment

Delaware’s Winterthur Museum acquires ‘document of Black history’ featuring a free Black woman as a central figure

A well-preserved painting from 1857 by Thomas Waterman Wood shows another side of Black life and is now on display at the Winterthur Museum.

1 year ago

Listen 1:57
dairy cows
Studio 2
Health

Crackdown on Kensington, Bird flu outbreak, Eurovision Song Contest

The avian flu has spread to birds, foxes, sea lions, dairy cows, and a farmworker has been infected. All this is raising concerns about a potential pandemic.

Air Date: May 8, 2024 12:00 pm

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Rafael Damast
Arts & Entertainment

‘Estamos Aquí’ flocks into this Puerto Rican neighborhood in Philly

Taller Puertorriqueño’s new permanent street installation traces the history of Fairhill’s Puerto Rican community.

1 year ago

Ballet dancers on stage
Arts & Entertainment

Philly’s arts and culture scene is still a ‘powerhouse,’ but pandemic recovery remains uneven

Despite some success stories, many of the region’s arts and culture organizations have not returned to pre-pandemic levels.

1 year ago

Listen 1:16
Giant troll made out of recycled material
Community

A South Jersey county is asking artists to create trolls made from recycled materials

Burlington County officials are looking to promote art and recycling with a new Troll Trek initiative.

1 year ago

Listen 1:12
A mural titled Hope for Future Generations
Arts & Entertainment

What would a future without guns look like? Ask an artist

Ten artists were asked to invent a future world that doesn’t have guns. Their responses range from spiritual to science fiction fantasy.

1 year ago

File photo: BalletX performance (Courtesy of BalletX)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Penn Relays, Mexican Week, Zepparella, VinylCon! and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

April 25–28: The Philadelphia Show, “Kill Move Paradise” in N.J. and the Delaware Symphony’s performance of Mahler are among this weekend’s highlights.

1 year ago

Listen 4:32
Denise Wolf
Health
Billy Penn

50 years later, Drexel commemorates the first graduate program for creative arts therapy worldwide with an exhibit

An exhibition features works by art therapy alumni, faculty and students to honor 50 years of a program that changed the art therapy field.

1 year ago

Artist O'Neil Scott's
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Eagles team up with Arch Enemy Arts for charity art show and auction

The Birds are bringing together two of Philly’s passions — art and sports — to raise money for a good cause.

1 year ago

art installation
Arts & Entertainment

A giant glass box has landed at Philly’s Independence Mall. Who are those people inside?

A new pop-up installation in Center City advocates for clean slate laws using life-size stacks of paperwork.

1 year ago

Listen 1:06
wrestlemania illustration
Things To Do
Community

WrestleMania XL, Philly Theatre Week and Dine Latino in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

April 4–7: WrestleMania and Theatre Week in Philly, "Murder on the Nile" in N.J. and a celebration of Black female artists in Delaware are among this weekend’s highlights.

1 year ago

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