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10th Annual Banjo Gathering
From its African origins to the mountain music of the Appalachians, the banjo’s presence in music parallels America’s multi-national origins.
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Centennial District of Fairmount Park in line for major federal cash
July 8, 2008
Senator Bob Casey has introduced a bill to appropriate $45 million from the federal government for Fairmount Park. If the bill passes, the money will fund capital improvements to the Centennial District, the slice of the park running from the Art Museum to the Mann Center. Casey would like to see the area become a cultural destination for tourists nationwide. WHYY's Peter Crimmins reports. Listen to the mp3 »
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 Stories about "Patriats, Pirates, Heroes and Spies"
July 8, 2008
Historic Philadelphia Inc. has compiled some of the organization's favorite stories from colonial times in the book, "Patriats, Pirates, Heroes and Spies." WHYY Morning Edition's Brenda Jorett talked with president and CEO Amy Needle and storyteller Lorna Howley. There's more information at www.historicphiladelphia.org.
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Photo credit: Miles Kennedy for Historic Philadelphia, Inc.
 Philly Cambodians reconnect with Buddhist heritage as monks
July 8, 2008
At a Cambiodian Buddhist temple in South Philadelphia over the weekend, 10 boys shaved their heads and eyebrows, donned orange robes, and became Buddhist monks. For two weeks these Philadelphia-raised kids will devote themselves to prayer and meditation in order to connect themselves to their Cambodian heritage. WHYY's Peter Crimmins reports. Listen to the mp3 »
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