
Arts & Entertainment
How Philly became the ‘Mural Capital of the World’
Jane Golden walks Billy Penn through Philadelphia’s 40-year journey as a public art pioneer.
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The exhibition hearkens back to the visual style of the early 20th century, with art from magazine covers and album art to cartoons.
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‘Dreaming together’: Philly’s Indonesian community celebrates gamelan music, dance
“We want to empower the community, and part of empowering the community is talking about our cultural traditions,” Sinta Penyami Storms said.
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Listen 1:07Historical 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.
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Here’s Jason: Kelce will host late-night show on ESPN beginning final week of NFL season
The show will originate in front of a live audience from Union Transfer in Philadelphia.
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Afromation Avenue comes to Philly’s historically Black 7th Ward
“Like seeds embedded in the soil, Black families and communities have nurtured this neighborhood,” said one of the project's co-curators.
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Nov. 21- Nov. 24: The holidays arrive in full force! Yuletide at Winterthur in Del. and Christmas Underwater in South Jersey are among the weekend highlights.
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Listen 5:54TKTS discount theater tickets has opened in Philadelphia
Twenty regional theater companies have embraced the rush ticket seller’s new outpost in the Independence Visitor Center.
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Listen 1:21The PBS documentary series “American Masters: Renegades” features five disabled figures who made history in the arts, parental rights and civil rights.
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Listen 1:12Newly unveiled mural helps to protect Cedar Park pedestrians
Unveiled this week, this vibrant art project helps to close off a former turning lane.
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‘The arts have never been more urgent’: Philly arts leaders make case for their role in civic life
The Cultural Dynamics Summit convened hundreds of arts leaders at Drexel University to discuss the civic role arts can play in government.
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An Israeli muralist has been selected for Philly’s Holocaust Memorial Plaza
Ella Ponizovsky Bergelson, based in Berlin, will design a Holocaust mural for a prominent intersection on the Parkway.
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Listen 1:14Saquon Barkley runs for 2 TDs, Eagles beat Commanders 26-18 to stretch NFC East lead
The Eagles won their sixth straight since their bye to improve to 8-2.
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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.”
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