NPR's Chloe Veltman reports the famous magician the Amazing Kreskin, who dazzled audiences with his mind-reading skills, died ...

Elphaba’s name is an acronym of sorts of L. Frank Baum, author of The Wizard of OZ novel published in 1900 as the first of a ...

WBGO's David Matthau reports a new law enacted in New Jersey will limit how a book can be banned in schools and public ...

The poet and activist was a leading figure of the Black Arts Movement. Giovanni was working on her upcoming book of poetry, ...

WBGO is partnering with MEND, the hunger relief network in Essex County, to put a dent into a a growing problem. During ...

The vocal group Friends of Distinction were formed in Los Angeles in 1966 by Harry Elston and Floyd Butler. Added to the ...

Playwright Cary Gitter chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle about his play Gene & Gilda that runs through December 22 at GSP ...

Newark has lost a legendary and trailblazing city official. Former Newark City Council President Mildred Crump, who was the ...

One of the country's largest health insurers has reversed its decision to no longer pay for anesthesia care in certain states if the surgery or procedure goes beyond a particular time limit. The ...

On his new album, "Beethoven Blues," pianist, composer, singer Jon Batiste offers performances of new compositions and legendary works that blend lots of things - classical jazz and blues, ...