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Close up of Jennifer Hudson in a pink dress.
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How to watch the Tony Awards — and why Jennifer Hudson might make history

A Tony award is the final piece of the puzzle for Hudson, who is on the verge of reaching EGOT status — or winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.

3 years ago

Wilt Chamberlain stretches up to make a basket in a black-and-white photo from 1961.
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Billy Penn

Remembering when the Warriors were a Philly franchise, and basketball legends were made

The team moved to California in the ‘60s, devastating local fans.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryson Stott, left, poses with West Chester'sCaden Marge, sixth from right, and a bunch of fans during warmups prior to a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Friday, June 10, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
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Prayers answered! Phillies fan meets Stott after viral video

The 8-year-old Phillies fan caught on TV praying for Bryson Stott in the ninth inning of a game this week got to meet his new favorite player before Friday's game.

3 years ago

Jackie Small (left) and Miriam Singer of Philly DIY Wedding weave flower crowns during a preview of the Philadelphia Flower Show at FDR Park. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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More women than ever exhibiting at the Philadelphia Flower Show

The 195-year-old Flower Show has been actively seeking women designers to feature in its annual showcase.

3 years ago

Sasha Suda, the new director and CEO of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. (Provided by the Philadelphia Museum of Art)
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Five things you should know about Philly Art Museum’s incoming director

Sasha Suda, of Canada, will be the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s new director and CEO in September. Here’s what you should know about her.

3 years ago

The Mystics' Natasha Cloud lifts up a basketball with the Philadelphia skyline in the background.
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Philadelphia could finally get a WNBA team. But what would it be called?

Readers shared some suggestions with us on Twitter, from the historic to the hyperlocal.

3 years ago

African heritage dancers perform at Philadelphia's Odunde Festival.
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Philly Flower Show, Odunde, Clifford Brown Jazz Fest in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Festivals and live music continue their comeback as this weekend’s events also include the Wayne Music Fest, Suburban PRIDE, and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

3 years ago

Benjamin Peterson (left) and Mike Sullivan throw clay in the lobby of 3 Logan Square in Center City. Over the course of seven weeks, they will create 156 handmade clay bottles as their contribution to the Plastic-free Philly campaign. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Philadelphia

Philly lobby art wants to inspire you to give up single-use plastics

The Plastic-Free Philly campaign uses art to ask people to take the pledge this summer, and give up single-use plastic.

3 years ago

File photo: Author Margaret Atwood attends the Glamour Women of the Year Awards in New York on Nov. 11, 2019. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
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‘Unburnable’ copy of Handmaid’s Tale auctioned for $130,000

Proceeds will be donated to PEN America, which advocates for free expression.

3 years ago

Sasha Suda, the new director and CEO of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. (Provided by the Philadelphia Museum of Art)
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Sasha Suda named new director of Philadelphia Museum of Art

In September, the director of the National Gallery of Canada will take the seat vacated by Timothy Rub six months ago.

3 years ago

A large crowd gathers for the Made in America festival in 2019.
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Philadelphia
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Bad Bunny and Tyler, the Creator to headline Made in America 2022

MIA 2022 will also feature Philadelphia native musicians Lil Uzi Vert and Jazmine Sullivan.

3 years ago

Ryan Long appears on Jeopardy!
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Jeopardy! winning streak over for Mt. Airy’s Ryan Long

"You have made the city of Philadelphia very proud," Jeopardy! host Mayim Bialik said.

3 years ago

Mary J. Blige performs
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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Photos from the Roots Picnic, returning for a glorious music celebration in Fairmount Park

More than 60,000 tickets were sold for the 15th annual festival, hosted on two stages at the Mann Center.

3 years ago

Stone Skipper, a punk-emo band, performed on Florence Street for West Philly Porch Fest on June 4, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Music
Philadelphia

‘What about that weird neighbor you’ve never talked to?’ West Philly’s annual Porchfest brings music, joy to the neighborhood once again

On a warm and bright Saturday afternoon, crowds filled the sidewalks of West Philadelphia to listen to a diverse collection of local musicians perform from their porch stages.

3 years ago

Football supporters show their support to Ukraine during the International Friendly soccer match between Scotland and Poland at Hampden Park stadium in Glasgow, Scotland, Thursday, March. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell)
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Backed from frontlines, Ukraine soccer team tries to seal World Cup spot

Hanging in their locker room in Cardiff will be a flag sent by soldiers to inspire them to victory in the playoff final against Wales on Sunday.

3 years ago

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