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Arts, Entertainment, Sports


Former Please Touch head is honored

By Peter Crimmins - November 20th, 2009

Nancy Kolb spent 21 years leading Philadephia's Please Touch Museum. On the eve of her retirement, the city council said thanks.


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Suburban Philadelphia synagogue doubles as tourist attraction

By Peter Crimmins - November 18th, 2009

One of the last buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright is a synagogue in Elkins Park, just north of the Philadelphia city line. The 1,100-seat sanctuary underneath a translucent pyramid roof did double duty as a religious building and a landmark of eccentric modernist architecture. The congregation has now built a visitor's center to accommodate tourists.


Rare Lincoln letter for sale in Philadelphia

By Tom MacDonald - November 18th, 2009

A rare piece of U.S. history is up for sale in Philadelphia. The private group that owns a handwritten letter by Abraham Lincoln has decided to put a $60,000 dollar price tag on the artifact.


Delle Donne brings UD win in her college debut

By Tom Byrne - November 17th, 2009

Elena Delle Donne opened her college career with a win, leading the Blue Hens to a 77-64 victory at St. Francis (PA) in their 2009-2010 season opener.


Arts projects get stimulus funds

By Peter Crimmins - November 17th, 2009


Devon Theater in NE Philly abruptly cancels season

By Peter Crimmins - November 17th, 2009


Dad Vail rows to Jersey

By Tom MacDonald - November 17th, 2009


Protecting athletes from concussion

By Kerry Grens - November 16th, 2009


Chamber Orchestra gets new music director

By Peter Crimmins - November 16th, 2009


Kevin Bacon fundraises for Mummers

By Elizabeth Fiedler - November 16th, 2009


Barnes breaks ground despite protests

By Peter Crimmins - November 16th, 2009


Temple U gets new Hillel building

By Peter Crimmins - November 12th, 2009


Philadelphia chromosome causes Abdul-Jabbar's cancer

By Kerry Grens - November 11th, 2009


DE sports betting produces mixed midseason results

By Tom Byrne - November 11th, 2009


Video conferencing connects kids with parents in prison

By Peter Crimmins - November 11th, 2009


Philly Sketch Club turns 150

By Peter Crimmins - November 10th, 2009


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