
Arts & Entertainment
Corinne’s Place, a ‘haven’ in Camden honored as one of ‘America’s Classics’
Corinne’s Place, whose soul food attracts people beyond Camden while shaping kids for their futures, receives prestigious award in the restaurant industry.
3 years ago
Historical Society pushes back on plan to transfer Philly History Museum to Drexel University
Historians and scholars join the Historical Society of Pennsylvania in pushing back against an agreement to transfer the city’s historic inventory to Drexel.
3 years ago
Play On Philly acquires the Marian Anderson Award
The annual award given to a high-profile entertainer for their social impact will now be administered by an after-school music education program.
3 years ago
After two-year hiatus, Philly’s Dining Out For Life fundraiser for those affected by HIV relaunches
The annual night of dining out in Philadelphia to support services for people living with HIV is back in person this year after a hiatus during the pandemic.
3 years ago
Kreate Hub turned an empty school into a thriving center for artists, entrepreneurs
The incubator is one of several arts initiatives helping beautify and strengthen the neighborhood.
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After 30 years, African American Children’s Book Fair expands to the Convention Center
After 30 years, the African American Children’s Book Fair has expanded into the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
3 years ago
Mark Lanegan, Screaming Trees singer and voracious collaborator, dies at 57
Mark Lanegan, the versatile rock musician and Screaming Trees singer, died Tuesday of unspecified causes at his home in Killarney, Ireland.
3 years ago
Barnes Foundation spotlights its Native American collection for the first time
90 years ago Albert Barnes collected 239 pieces of Pueblo and Diné (Navajo) artwork. They have never taken center stage until now.
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The first trailer for Adam Sandler’s ‘Hustle’ is brimming with Philly faces and places
Several Sixers players are featured in the forthcoming basketball flick, which is co-produced by LeBron James.
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Flores hired to Steelers staff; lawsuit against NFL proceeds
The former Miami Dolphins coach has maintained his lawsuit would continue even if he found another coaching position.
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Panel denies U.S. skaters’ appeal to get Olympic silver medals
Arbitrators have rejected a last-ditch request by American figure skaters to have their silver medals awarded before the end of the Olympics.
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Gryffindors and Boggarts and Quaffles, oh my!: Harry Potter launches at the Franklin Institute
Philadelphia hosts the world premiere of an immersive exhibition about Harry Potter and the entire Wizarding World.
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Penn transgender swimmer Lia Thomas wins 2nd Ivy title
Thomas continued her strong showing at the Ivy League swimming championships, setting more records while claiming her second title two days.
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“I tapped into my grandmother’s energy and never looked back,” said designer Matin Fahim.
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After skating debacle, IOC president takes rare shots at Russians
Millions of viewers watching one of the marquee Olympic events cringed when Valieva's coach greeted her with criticism after a mistake-filled routine.
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