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Artist Bob Dix has been posting his chicken renditions on InstagramINSTAGRAM / @VAMPIREVAMPIREBOY
Philadelphia
Visual Arts
Billy Penn

Another Philadelphian is embarking on a 40-day chicken challenge — but this time, it’s art

A live paint-off at Ray’s Happy Birthday Bar will mark the finale of Bob Dix’s poultry endeavor.

3 years ago

A person holds up an album, with a Christmas tree visible in the background.
Music
Philadelphia
Sports

Eagles belt holiday hits on ‘Philly Special Christmas’ album

The players on the team with the best record in the NFL have made a jolly season in Philly a bit more sweet-sounding with the release of “A Philly Special Christmas."

3 years ago

A large menorah is seen in the foreground. In the background is Independence Mall
Things To Do

Hanukkah celebrations, Jurassic Quest, in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Dec. 15 - 18: Jurassic Quest, Hanukkah celebrations, and Anthony Nunziata’s ‘Italian Broadway Christmas’ are among weekend highlights in the area.

3 years ago

File photo: Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard throws during the first inning in Game 5 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Philadelphia
Sports

AP source: Syndergaard agrees to $13M, 1-year deal with LA Dodgers

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that pitcher Noah Syndergaard and the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a deal.

3 years ago

Theo Hernández of France celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the 2022 World Cup semifinal between France and Morocco on December 14, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
NPR
International
Sports

France defeats Morocco to reach World Cup Final, their chase to repeat continues

France, led by its star Kylian Mbappé, has sparkled this tournament. In defeating Morocco, the first African country to reach the World Cup semifinals, France sets up a dream

3 years ago

Philly POPS musicians and Local 77 members addressed the collective bargaining issues the union's had with executives during a press conference on Dec. 13, 2022. (Cory Sharber)
Employment
Music
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Philly POPS musicians vote to strike if necessary, citing ‘decade of mismanagement’

95% of Philly POPS union members vote to authorize strike, if needed, as collective bargaining discussions with POPS executives stall.

3 years ago

Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift performs on her 30th birthday in Madison Square Garden. 
(Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Business
Music
Philadelphia

Some Philly Swifties are getting another chance at Eras Tour tix after Ticketmaster fail

Fans with presale codes will receive invites to try again.

3 years ago

Argentina forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his team's first goal from the penalty spot during the World Cup semifinal match between Argentina and Croatia in Qatar on December 13, 2022. (Juan Mabromata/AFP via Getty Images)
NPR
International
Sports

Messi’s dream lives on as Argentina defeats Croatia to reach the World Cup final

Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to advance to the World Cup finals for a sixth time - and giving star forward Messi a chance to win his first title. Argentina will play either Fran

3 years ago

File photo: Quinta Brunson arrives at the 74th Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Danny Moloshok/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Images)
Movies
Performing Arts
TV

Golden Globe noms led by ‘Banshees,’ ‘Everything Everywhere,’ and ‘Abbott Elementary’

The 2023 broadcast will mark the award show's return after scandal and boycott plunged the Hollywood Foreign Press Association into disarray, knocking it off TV for a year.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) scores a touchdown against the New York Giants during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Philadelphia
Sports

Hurts, Eagles clinch playoffs with 48-22 win over Giants

The league's best team improved to 12-1 on Sunday with a 48-22 thrashing of the New York Giants.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles fans reacts during the NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Media
Philadelphia
Politics
Sports
TV
Billy Penn

A list of diehard Eagles fans in the DC press corps

Details on the “secret society” members outed by The Ringer.

3 years ago

An aerial view of items displayed on a table.
Higher Education
History
Music
Philadelphia

The history of the Philadelphia Orchestra now lives at Penn

More than 1,000 boxes containing the complete 175-year archive of the Orchestra and the Academy of Music have moved across town to Penn Library.

3 years ago

Two people embrace onstage.
Comedy
Community Events
Music
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Tierra Whack is bigging up the Philly comedy scene, and giving local performers some love

Since the release of 2018’s “Whack World,” Whack has been known for the wit that infuses the delivery of her raps and visuals.

3 years ago

A man holds hands with his children next to a giant Nutcracker statue.
Dance
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Philadelphia Ballet invites Black dads to bring their kids to the Nutcracker

Response to the Philadelphia Ballet’s “Daddy and Me” initiative welcoming fathers this weekend has been “overwhelming.”

3 years ago

Mothermotherland (Cannonball Festival)
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Ukrainians bring contemporary theater to Philadelphia

“Mothermotherland” was devised by artists who fled Kharkiv, now based in Pittsburgh. It is presented by Philly’s Miniball festival.

3 years ago

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