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Terry McCall, one of the owners of Scavengers United, compares his heart sculpture to an anatomical foam model. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Arts & Entertainment

Valentines made of trash: classier than you think

An art gallery in Fishtown opens its doors on Valentine’s Day. Scavengers United is presenting “Trashed Hearts," a group show featuring valentines by local artists.

5 years ago

Children romp and play on the 'lawn' at the Getaway at the Greenhouse. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
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Arts & Entertainment

Fairmount Park Greenhouse hosts a tropical getaway to beat the winter blues

Sandcastles, lawn games, local vendors and entertainers at The Greenhouse create a tropical getaway in Philadelphia in the dead of winter.

5 years ago

Jack Schreppler, Hummers Parade 'Grand Marshal for life' walks past protesters after greeting them during the Hummers Parade. (Saquan Stimpson for WHYY)
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Community

Racism and censorship major themes at 2020 Hummers Parade in Delaware

The most noticeable difference was the abundance of signs at this year’s parade, some against racism and others against censorship.

5 years ago

Fireworks are launched from a barge in the Delaware River as seen from Penns Landing.(Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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Arts & Entertainment

Philly fireworks draw thousands to welcome the new year with a bang

The annual fireworks displays at 6 p.m. and midnight draw revelers of all ages to the Philly and Camden waterfronts.

5 years ago

George Washington portrayed by John Godzieba steps ashore on the New Jersey side of the Delaware River. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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Community

Hundreds reenact George Washington’s daring Christmas Day Delaware River crossing

Thousands came out Wednesday to an annual reenactment of George Washington’s surprise Christmas Day crossing of Delaware River.

5 years ago

(WHYY staff and contributors)
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Community

A visual journey through 2019

This timeline chronicles some of the most compelling photojournalism of 2019, covered by WHYY staff and contributing photographers.

5 years ago

Graydon Dunkelberger studied abroad in Austria where he learned about Krampus. His was was hand carved in Austria. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Arts & Entertainment

‘Parade of Spirits’ exhibits the shadows of holiday season

The 2019 march celebrated Krampus and folk traditions in Philadelphia with elaborate costumes and noisemakers.

5 years ago

The Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade has reached its 100th year. In a scene from the 2018 parade, pilgrims, a turkey, and Clifford the Big Red Dog make their way through Center City. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
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Lifestyle

At 100 years, Philly hosts nation’s oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade is celebrating its 100th year. Here's a look back at photos of what began as a promotional event for Gimbels department store.

5 years ago

The Christ Church weather vane and miter were gilded and replaced on top the steeple. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Community

Philadelphia’s Christ Church preserves historic steeple

Restoration is underway for the Christ Church steeple, one of the last remaining architectural structures from the colonial era in the country.

5 years ago

Rosa E. Ruiz wears an elaborate costume during a celebration of the Mexican tradition, Day of the Dead, at the Penn Museum in Philadelphia. (Miguel Martinez for WHYY)
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Community

Celebration of the dead keeps Mexican tradition alive

Colorful costumes, elaborate face painting and traditional Mexican dancing draw crowds to the Penn Museum for the Dia de los Muertos celebration.

6 years ago

Stephen Talasnik's Endurance sits illuminated in the Delaware River boat basin ready for the opening of the FLOW exhibition. FLOW is a sculpture exhibit on the Delaware River in partnership with Philadelphia Sculptors and the Independence Seaport Museum. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
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Arts & Entertainment

Philly native Stephen Talasnik brings his work home for Seaport’s floating art exhibit

An art exhibit floating on the Delaware opens at the Seaport Museum. Philly-born artist Stephen Talasnik returns after 34 years to contribute.

6 years ago

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Pine Barrens festival celebrates art and nature in the ‘Middle of Nowhere’

The historic Whitesbog Village in Browns Mills, N.J., on Saturday hosted the second iteration of “Middle of Nowhere,” a music and arts festival.

6 years ago

True Hand tattoo artist Chris Fernandez gives a tattoo of the grim reaper holding a bad news sign to Jamie Santoro. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Arts & Entertainment

Eastern State Penitentiary gives away free spooky tattoos on Friday the 13th

People waited in line outside Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia to receive a free Halloween tattoo on Friday the 13th.

6 years ago

Representatives of Philadelphia's police, fire, and prisons departments line up on 2nd Street for the annual 9/11 remembrance procession. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Community

At 9/11 remembrance in Old City, a hope for future generations

Representatives from Philly's police, fire and prisons departments gathered in Old City to mark the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and remember the first responders.

6 years ago

Sarah Plonski, president of the Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild, checks on one of the hives in the guild's apiary in the Awbury Agricultural Village in the Awbury Arboretum in Germantown.  (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
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Community

Beekeeping and brewmaking: Get to know the city’s apiary scene at the Philly Honey Festival

The Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild held its first honey festival 10 years ago. Local beekeepers wanted to create a space to make bees more approachable.

6 years ago

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