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Arts & Entertainment

Elissa Anderson (left) and  Jackie Milestone of the Sound Museum Collective work on the broadcast lounge that is part of thier exhibit at the Asian Arts Initiative. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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‘Ugly sounds we can play with’: Sound Museum Collective offers liberation through electromagnetism

An exhibition pulls electromagnetic signals out of the air and into the hands of visitors as a form of social liberation.

3 years ago

Looking east toward City Hall from Eakins Oval.
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Wawa Welcome America to capture ‘expressions of freedom’ in storytelling event

The interactive event will feature a number of renowned artists, storytellers, and poets.

3 years ago

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Fireworks explode in the background behind a gargoyle atop of the central portico of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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‘Things to Do’ this holiday: Longwood’s latest, Philly Balloon, Music Fest, and more

The weekend’s events include 4th of July celebrations all around the Philly area, the Parkway concert, Philly Balloon and Music Fest, and Pops on the Mall.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper, right, reacts towards San Diego Padres' Blake Snell after being hit by a pitch from Snell, as he walks off the field with a trainer during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 25, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)
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Phillies: Harper surgery went well, but no timetable for return

Philadelphia remains hopeful the 2021 NL MVP can play again this season.

3 years ago

Philadelphia 76ers' James Harden practices at the NBA basketball team's facility, in Camden, N.J., Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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AP source: Harden declines $47M option with Sixers

A person familiar with the situation said Harden chose not to exercise his $47.4 million option for next season and will become a free agent — but with no designs on leaving.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper, bottom, reacts after being hit by a pitch from San Diego Padres' Blake Snell as Padres catcher Jorge Alfaro checks on him duirng the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 25, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)
Philadelphia
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Harper set for thumb surgery, Phils hope he plays this year

Harper’s thumb was broken when he was hit by a 97 mph pitch from San Diego Padres left-hander Blake Snell on Saturday night.

3 years ago

S.N.A.I.L. Gallery curator Logan Cryer at the Icebox in Kensington. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

S.N.A.I.L. Gallery is making space for slow art on Instagram

The virtual gallery space embraces artists who are in no hurry to post new work.

3 years ago

FIFA President Gianni Infantino answers questions during a 2026 soccer World Cup news conference Thursday, June 16, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
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Group asks for living wages, labor rights for 2026 FIFA World Cup

There’s a push for the cities awarded games to commit to livable wages, and equitable hiring and worker protection.

3 years ago

Some of the northern parts of the path — paved the whole way — have gravel-lined spurs that run right along the river. (Asha Prihar/Billy Penn)
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Billy Penn

6 don’t-miss stops along the Delaware River Trail, one of Philly’s best new outdoor spaces

The unbroken path now stretches from Fishtown to South Philadelphia, and there’s no shortage of things to check out.

3 years ago

File photo: Fireworks erupt over the Philadelphia Museum of Art. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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Philadelphia area July 4th fireworks list for 2022

Many July 4th fireworks celebrations are back this year! Check out our list to see where they are happening in your neighborhood.

3 years ago

Carmen Khan sits in the middle of the audience seats of a theater, with her arm stretched out over the chair next to her.
Pennsylvania
Performing Arts

Take two: Professional theater returns to West Chester

The Uptown! is shifting from presenting theater to creating theater, making it one of only two professional production companies in all of Chester County.

3 years ago

David Puryear plays saxophone on 4th and Market streets in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia

Meet the Old City saxophonist bringing music and ‘good vibrations’ to Market Street

David Puryear is the iconic saxophonist who plays on the corner of 4th and Market in Old City, Philadelphia. He brings music and joy to the community.

3 years ago

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Team USA coach Andrea Fuentes swims toward Anita Alvarez, who sank to the bottom of the pool Wednesday during the women's solo free artistic swimming finals at the Budapest 2022 World Aquatics Championships.
(Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty Images)
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When a U.S. swimmer sank to the bottom of the pool, her coach jumped in to save her

"I saw that the lifeguards were not jumping into the water because they were paralyzed," Team USA coach Andrea Fuentes said.

3 years ago

The 200-foot-long, 21-foot-high dragon lantern glows red in the dark.
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Manayunk Arts Fest, Chinese Lantern Festival, Sommerfest, history, music, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Wynton Marsalis and Bucks-Montco Pride Fest are also among Philly, Delaware, and N.J. events this weekend for the kickoff of the official summer season.

3 years ago

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File photo: Fanatics founder and chairman Michael Rubin participates in the Yahoo Finance All Markets Summit: A World of Change at The TimesCenter on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
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Fanatics founder Michael Rubin selling stake in 76ers

Rubin was part of the ownership group when it purchased the 76ers in 2011 for $290 million.

3 years ago

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