
Arts & Entertainment
Philly Fringe co-founder Nick Stuccio to step down after 27 years
Nick Stuccio built Philly Fringe into a major cultural event with a national reputation. He will step down in April 2024.
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Listen 1:16FIFA officials tour South Philadelphia sports complex to plan 2026 World Cup
FIFA officials were in South Philadelphia for tours of the Sports Complex and Lincoln Financial Field to discuss logistics for the 2026 World Cup- the biggest sporting event.
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Vexillologists are descending on Philadelphia for an annual meeting about all things flag
From the lore of Betsy Ross to the very real Markoe Standard, the city is known for its “wealth of vexillological riches.”
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Michael Gambon, actor who played Prof. Dumbledore in 6 ‘Harry Potter’ movies, dies at age 82
Although the Potter role raised Gambon’s international profile and introduced him to a new generation of fans, he had long been recognized as one of Britain’s leading actors.
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Sept. 28 - Oct. 1: Philadelphia Orchestra opener in Philly, Made in New Jersey Festival, and Chillin with Charlie in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 4:54Conyers is now one of the few Black principal musicians in an American orchestra.
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Listen 1:07Philly Unity Cup introduces first-ever women’s tournament
Eight women’s teams celebrating the city’s international communities took part in the inaugural competition. Four will face off in the semifinals Sept. 30.
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Listen 1:19Pioneering Black portraitist Barkley L. Hendricks is first artist of color to get solo show at Frick
Born in Philadelphia, Hendricks studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and later attended Yale’s school of art.
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Is the pop star, a noted Eagles fan, stringing him along to wreck his Super Bowl chances? Hey, anything’s possible.
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David McCallum, star of hit TV series ‘The Man From U.N.C.L.E.’ and ‘NCIS,’ dies at 90
McCallum’s work with “U.N.C.L.E.” brought him two Emmy nominations. He returned to television in 2003 in another series with an agency known by its initials — CBS’ “NCIS.”
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Three things to know about the Hollywood Writers’ tentative agreement
The leadership's vote is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday. So is this a victory for the writers?
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Hollywood writers reach a tentative deal with studios after nearly 5-month strike
Hollywood production has been halted for months as actors and writers have been on strike.
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A Philly native, Gabriela Sánchez is focused on funding projects that advance social justice, equity and bilingualism.
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Usher to headline the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
The music megastar, who has won eight Grammys, said he’s looking forward to performing on the NFL’s biggest stage.
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Meet the Phillies’ newest pitcher, Orion Kerkering
After a very short stint in the minors, the South Florida high school phenom is landing in the big leagues.
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