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Michael Barnes embraces his 13-year-old son, Elijah, behind a drum set at the Clef Club.
Elections
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How Philly’s next mayor may rely on arts groups to address civic problems

Mayoral candidates say they want to use the arts to address civic problems. Some even see it as an important part of anti-violence work.

4 years ago

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Rabbits invaded the South Street Easter Promenade and provided attendees with chocolate eggs and bunny ears
Community Events
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Philadelphia
Religion

Philadelphians hop down South Street for 90th annual Easter Promenade

Sunday’s sunny skies and warm weather, paired with colorful attire, made for a perfect South Street Easter Promenade.

4 years ago

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Tiger Woods lines up a putt on the 16th hole during the weather-delayed second round of the Masters golf tournament
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Tiger Woods has withdrawn from the Masters over a plantar fasciitis injury

The five-time Masters champion completed seven holes of his third round on Saturday before play was called off due to inclement weather.

4 years ago

Members of the Philadelphia 76ers raise the NBA championship trophy in 1983,
History
Philadelphia
Sports

The guy who worked for one of the best teams in Philly sports history — and one of the worst

Ron Rabena recalls the vibe of two Sixers seasons that couldn’t have been more different.

4 years ago

Paradigm gallery is holding its first show at its new home on Third Street in Old City. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Visual Arts

New art gallery in Old City launches with an exhibition of Black healing

After 13 years of renting, Paradigm bought a 5-story building on 3rd St., inaugurating it with new work by Nazeer Sabree about Black healing.

4 years ago

Steve Wilson gives a thumbs up as he poses, decked out in Phillies gear.
Philadelphia
Sports

Fans flock to Phillies home opener to launch a new season of hope

The Phillies lost the World Series last year, and started this season with a slump, but 45,000 fans at Friday’s home opener can’t be wrong.

4 years ago

Quinta Brunson in her classroom on the show 'Abbott Elementary.'
NPR
K-12
Philadelphia
TV

How ‘Abbott Elementary’ helps teachers process the absurd realities of their job

'Abbott Elementary' draws inspiration from the very real conditions in Philadelphia's public schools.

4 years ago

People dressed as Easter bunnies pose for a photo.
Things To Do
Community Events
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Music
Performing Arts
Visual Arts

Easter Promenade, Passover, Marc Broussard, and Paul Robeson’s birthday celebration in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

April 6 - April 9: Yamato in Del., Easter Promenade in Philly, and Super Sand Sculptures in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

4 years ago

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The Philadelphia Phillies' new PhanaVision scoreboard at Citizens Bank Park will be one of the largest video screens in Major League Baseball
Philadelphia
Sports
6abc

Philadelphia Phillies home opener moved to Friday due to rain in forecast

The Philadelphia Phillies home opener will now be held on Friday, April 7, at 3:05 p.m. All gates will open at 12:35 p.m.

4 years ago

Members of the Philadelphia String Band Association, dressed in elaborate costumes, strut in Haddon Township
Community Events
Music
New Jersey
Performing Arts

Mummers will come to New Jersey to strut along Haddon Avenue

The Mummers are coming to New Jersey to strut in an event organized by Camden County, Haddon Township, and Haddonfield.

4 years ago

A portrait of Gabriela Sanchez
Elections
Government
Music
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

New director of Philly Cultural Fund has a message for the next mayor

Theater artist Gabriela Sanchez will lead the city’s arts granting organization, and wants the next mayor to value the power of the arts.

4 years ago

Ryuichi Sakamoto posing for a portrait in Paris in 1996.
NPR
International
Music

Ryuichi Sakamoto, a godfather of electronic pop, has died

The influential Japanese composer died March 28 from cancer. A wide-ranging musician, the Yellow Magic Orchestra co-founder was a synth-pop idol.

4 years ago

Ears of corn cook on the grill at the Southeast Asian Market
Food & Drink
Outdoors
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Southeast Asian Market returns to FDR Park showcasing food from 70+ vendors

“We're all different nationalities around here,” Lisa Loy said. “So, just like your food does follow your culture, my food is my culture.”

4 years ago

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San Diego State guard Lamont Butler (5) celebrates with teammates after hitting the winning basket against Florida Atlantic during the second half of a Final Four college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Houston
Higher Education
National
Sports

March Madness: San Diego State to meet UConn in title game

The Aztecs and Huskies will play for a national title Monday night with history on the line.

4 years ago

An overhead view of tacos arranged on a plate.
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

5 newcomers to try during Dine Latino Restaurant Week

If you want to take advantage of the Dine Latino promo to try someplace new, check out this roundup of recent additions to the scene.

4 years ago

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