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The Jazz Age Illustration exhibition celebrates the creative spirit and dynamic energy of that time period.
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Arts & Entertainment

Delaware Art Museum revives the roaring ‘20s with public murals for its Jazz Age Illustration exhibition

The exhibition hearkens back to the visual style of the early 20th century, with art from magazine covers and album art to cartoons.

1 month ago

Katy Bodenhorn Barnes looking at items in the exhibit
Arts & Entertainment

Historical Society of Pennsylvania shows how Philadelphia took care of its own

An exhibition of the long history of charity and philanthropy in Philadelphia shows its cracks and possibilities.

1 month ago

Sign on a building for The Philadelphia Tribune
Community

The Philadelphia Tribune celebrates 140 years as the oldest continuously publishing African American newspaper in U.S.

The Philadelphia Tribune’s special 140th anniversary edition, which highlights crucial coverage throughout the publication’s history, will publish Nov. 24, 2024.

1 month ago

Ruth Elizabeth Brenneman
Community

Remains found in Pennsylvania in 1973 are identified as a missing 14-year-old

State police said genetic genealogy helped determine the identity of the decomposed body that was discovered near Fort Indiantown Gap.

1 month ago

Nia Tate-Ball speaks
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia’s disabled community honors trailblazers featured in ‘American Masters: Renegades’ docuseries

The PBS documentary series “American Masters: Renegades” features five disabled figures who made history in the arts, parental rights and civil rights.

1 month ago

Listen 1:12
Dan Tadmor
Community

Weitzman Jewish museum names its new CEO from Israel

Dan Tadmor oversaw a $100 million expansion of the ANU museum in Tel Aviv. His job in Philly will be to overhaul the Weitzman.

1 month ago

Listen 1:08
three dresses
Science

So beautiful but so terrible: Academy of Natural Sciences traces the ecology of fashion

Clothes from Drexel University’s Fox Collection dress up a cautionary tale about the environmental impact of the fashion industry.

1 month ago

Listen 1:46
Three versions of Alice Tierney, portrayed by (from left) by Niamh Kelly, HaYoung Nam, and Anastasia Groden, perform on stage at West Chester University's Asplundh Concert Hall during a rehearsal for Melissa Dunphy's opera about the 19th century murder of a sex worker in Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

An Old City archeologist writes an opera for a murdered 19th century woman

Composer Melissa Dunphy discovered an unsolved murder at her home from 144 years ago. She brings her back to life with “Alice Tierney.”

1 month ago

Listen 1:40
Looking at the SS United States
Community
Billy Penn

It stayed put, but admirers got an up-close look at SS United States

Plans to move the near-1,000-foot-long vessel between piers Thursday were scrapped. A new schedule was not provided.

1 month ago

fire from the MOVE bombing
Community

Penn Museum discovers another set of human remains from the MOVE bombing

An ongoing inventory uncovered more unaccounted remains believed to be those of 12-year-old Delisha Africa.

2 months ago

Listen 1:10
SS United States
Community
Billy Penn

SS United States takes short trip Thursday; big trip out of Philly delayed

The ocean liner will be shifted from one pier to another, with accompanying activities. Here’s where you can see it leave.

2 months ago

A view of the Roundhouse building.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

The Roundhouse in Philly will not be historically designated after tie vote

The curvy building has stood at 7th and Race streets for decades. Its days may now be numbered.

2 months ago

Hamilton runs October 29 - November 23, 2024 at the Academy of Music (c) Joan Marcus 2024
Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

Studio 2 Extra: Hamilton hits the Philly stage

Hamilton is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fight to shape the course of a nation. It's back on stage at the Academy of Music.

Air Date: November 1, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 15:03
(photo credit Charlotte Lesnick)
The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane
Politics & Policy

Timothy Snyder on freedom and democracy

Yale University professor Timothy Snyder on American's distorted view of freedom and why it matters.

Air Date: November 1, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 50:13
Carpenters Hall
Community
Billy Penn

Carpenters’ Hall celebrates First Continental Congress’ 250th anniversary

The historic building is part of plans for America’s big birthday in 2026, too.

2 months ago

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