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Philadelphia
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Visual Arts

An empty storefront on Market East pops up with the story of Philly’s Centennial Expo

“Revisit 1876” shows the good and the bad of Philadelphia’s shining international moment 150 years ago.

3 months ago

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Ivory Coast's Nicolas Pepe (19) celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match
International
Philadelphia
Sports

Côte d’Ivoire advances for the first time in history after Philly World Cup win over Curaçao

Curaçao fans showed lots of underdog spirit as the smallest nation ever to compete in World Cup play.

3 months ago

Curacao player celebrating after scoring a goal
International
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

‘Small islands, big dreams:’ Curaçao looking to make World Cup history against Ivory Coast in Philly

Many didn’t give the Caribbean island a chance at the tournament, or know where it is. Now it’s one of the Cinderella stories of the summer.

3 months ago

Three Brazil players celebrate after a goal.
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World Cup matches in Philly, Noah Kahan in concert, Kidchella and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

June 25-28: “The Cher Show” in Delaware, Africatown Diaspora Festival Philly and the Soccer Fest in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

3 months ago

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A block of South Broad Street in Philadelphia, between Spruce and Pine streets, is seen with a raised median filled with plantings
Philadelphia
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Visual Arts

Philadelphia’s Avenue of the Arts introduces South Broad Street’s green future

A $150 million plan to beautify a mile of South Broad has begun with a “beta test.”

3 months ago

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Anna Deavere Smith poses for a photo in WHYY studios.
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Anna Deavere Smith debuts a play about her ancestor in Philadelphia’s ‘What Now’ festival

Smith’s great-great-grandfather, Basil Biggs, buried the dead after the Battle of Gettysburg.

3 months ago

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Documents and artifacts on display in the exhibit.
History
New Jersey

Rare Revolutionary-era documents on display at N.J. State Museum for 250th anniversary exhibit

Rare documents and artifacts are on display at the museum in Trenton through the end of the year.

3 months ago

Listen 1:05
France's Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates after scoring his team's first goal
International
Philadelphia
Sports

France defeats Iraq in Philly’s weather-delayed 3rd FIFA World Cup game

Kylian Mbappé scored twice for Les Bleus as Iraq’s diaspora cheered on their nation’s return to the tournament.

4 months ago

Many people sitting in chairs on a stage in front of an audience for a Q and A session.
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Visual Arts

United We Heal celebrates Juneteenth with sold-out film festival amplifying Black and brown voices

The fifth annual festival showcased 11 films, including documentaries and a horror flick set in Philly’s Washington Square Park.

4 months ago

Rose Jarboe of the Bearded Ladies Cabaret cuddles a Mr. Potato Head costume
LGBTQ
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Bearded Ladies Cabaret empties its storage units to keep the legacy of Philadelphia’s queer theater

“Priority Hoarding,” coming this fall, will invite audiences to sort through 16 years of cardboard props.

4 months ago

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The Sensational Soul Cruisers on stage performing at the festival at night time.
Music
Pennsylvania

Ambler Arts and Music Festival draws thousands for weekend of music, art and community

The free two-day event featured nine live performances, more than 85 artists and vendors, and packed crowds along Butler Pike.

4 months ago

Adriana Criswell, professor Monika Julien, Harper Risch and Hayden Clark pose
Higher Education
Music
Philadelphia

Drexel University students helped release an album of songs recorded more than 50 years ago. Here’s how they did it

“Clean Up Your Mind,” featuring songs recorded by the band Choice 4 Inc. in 1972, is now available for the world to hear.

4 months ago

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Making Time festival
Music
Philadelphia

Making Time ∞ music festival goes ‘back to the roots’ this September with 120 acts scheduled to perform at Philly’s Fort Mifflin

Three-day passes for the festival start at $295. Alternative music icon Kim Gordon and electronic duo Bicep will headline.

4 months ago

Brazilian fans rally on the steps of the Art Museum.
International
Philadelphia
Sports

Brazil takes over Philly, dominates Haiti in city’s second World Cup match

Hundreds of yellow jersey-wearing Brazil fans took over the Art Museum steps this week before descending on South Philly to watch the Canarinho win.

4 months ago

Quintessence Theatre js seen, in the middle of a busy city block.
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Enter, stage right: How Mt. Airy theater owners hope to create ‘the Avenue of the Arts Northwest’

Inside Lantern Theater and Quintessence Theatre Group’s efforts to draw patrons outside of Philly’s traditional arts district.

4 months ago

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