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Fran LaRose, a lifelong Philadelphia resident, listens as the bells ring at 11:11 a.m. at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia on Nov. 11, 2018 in celebration of Centennial Armistice Day. Her father was a WWII Veteran.
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Community

Amid ‘really rough time’ for American unity, honoring veterans with ‘bells of peace’

“We need to remember these things,” said Ray Harshbarger, another park ranger at Independence Mall and a Marine Corps veteran who served from 1978 to 1984.

7 years ago

Around two hundred people came to the Pennsylvania Capitol on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, to celebrate the work of muralist and activist Michelle Angela Ortiz, a project called
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Politics & Policy

With artwork, Philadelphia muralist brings support for immigrant families to Harrisburg

A large, vibrant mural depicting the eyes of a woman and her son has been temporarily installed on the verticals of the Pennsylvania Capitol building’s west-facing steps.

7 years ago

The centerpiece of the Day of the Dead alter at the Penn Museum was created by artist Cesar Viveros. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Arts & Entertainment

Dia de los Muertos event celebrates diversity

Photos of the late theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, performers Aretha Franklin and Chavela Vargas, and designer Kate Spa ...

7 years ago

Wizards for a day (from left) Charlene Delos Santos, Harley Birkmire, and Joe Birkmire, show off their attire on Germantown Avenue at the Chestnut Hill Witches and Wizards Festival. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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Arts & Entertainment

Harry who? Chestnut Hill Witches and Wizards fest carries on without its famous namesake

Chestnut Hill's popular fall festival celebrating the world of Harry Potter lost its name, but not its following.

7 years ago

Walt Maguire adjusts his glasses in his bathroom mirror on October 20, 2017. Maguire, 60, played the part of Dumbledore at Chestnut Hill’s Harry Potter Festival for six years. Now, he is co-hosting the Witches and Wizards festival costume contest. (Rachel Wisniewski for WHYY)
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Arts & Entertainment

A wizard who must not be named reflects on his years as Hogwarts headmaster

For Walt Maguire, dressing as the festival’s Dumbledore was a serious endeavor — one that required him to begin his preparation at 5 a.m.

7 years ago

Yecenia Vazquez (left) and Jaime Knowles hold signs in front of a large Puerto Rican flag that was laid it at the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. A group of activist smarched the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to commemorate the people who died in Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. (Miguel Martinez for WHYY)
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Community

Remembering thousands of Hurricane Maria victims, marching for accountability

Hundreds gathered at Logan Circle in Center City Philadelphia over the weekend to protest the federal government's handling of the hurricane disaster in Puerto Rico.

7 years ago

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Community

Educators call for unity at Indigenous People’s Day celebration

Educators called for more awareness of indigenous cultures around the world at the 8th annual Indigenous People's Day celebration at Bartram's Garden in Philadelphia.

7 years ago

A model poses at the end of the runway during Philadelphia Fashion Week, held at Dilworth Park.
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Lifestyle

Philly Fashion Week models the city’s diversity

People of color are the norm, rather than a rarity. Body types run the gamut of what you’d expect to see as you walk down the street. People of all ages can find a role.

7 years ago

Knitters Greta Shanley (right) and Claudia Blaza (left), agree that knitting is therapy. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Community

Women take ‘mental health day’ at annual Knit In

The office of city councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown held the 18th annual Knit In at City Hall Thursday,

7 years ago

2019 Miss'd America winner Ms. Adriana Trenta  walks the runway during the Miss'd America Pageant held at the Borrgata in Atlantic City. (Anthony Smedile for WHYY)
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Arts & Entertainment

A pageant in drag, Miss’d America upholds traditions

With Miss America contestants donning more sensible clothes, a popular annual spoof of the Atlantic City pageant, Miss'd America, feels more like nostalgia than satire.

7 years ago

A vendor rests his arms on the melons at a produce stand at Zern's Farmers Market in Gilberstville, Pa.
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Community

After nearly a century, a Montco shopping tradition nears the end

Shopping the 'thrifty Dutch way' at a farmers market in Gilbertsville is coming to a close.

7 years ago

Toronto-based singer Melanie Brulée performs for the crowd gathered at the Tank Stage. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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Arts & Entertainment

Faithful fans of the Philadelphia Folk Festival endure showers to see new acts, veteran performers

Faithful fans of world, blues, and folk music endured a weekend of intermittent showers to see a broad roster of performances at the 57th Philadelphia Folk Festival.

7 years ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Philly’s Dîner en Blanc takes over City Hall

Fashionistas and foodies trekked through the streets of Center City Philadelphia in their finest pressed white attire to dine outdoors at the seventh Dîner en Blanc.

7 years ago

Heart shaped petal sits atop a dessert served at the restaurant for the cast and crew of Cirque Du Soleil's VOLTA, in Oaks, Pa., on Aug. 8, 2018.
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Arts & Entertainment

This circus travels on its stomach, but lightly

A team of international chefs working in a portable kitchen keeps Cirque du Soleil performers happy and fit.

7 years ago

Geffen Reinherz, 5 (left), and Skyla Car, 7, draw with chalk at Broad and Poplar Streets while Broad Street is closed off for Philly Free Streets on August 11, 2018. (Rachel Wisniewski for WHYY)
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Lifestyle

Philly Free Streets enjoyed by walkers, cyclists, beach lovers — but not drivers

Inspired by the Pope’s 2015 visit, the event closed down Broad Street from City Hall to Germantown Avenue.

7 years ago

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