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Arts & Entertainment

The 28th annual African American Children's Book Fair at the Community College of Philadelphia was held pre-pandemic on Feb. 8, 2020
Books
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

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.

4 years ago

In addition to fronting Screaming Trees, Mark Lanegan also worked with Queens of the Stone Age, The Gutter Twins, Isobel Campbell and Mad Season. (Sylvain Lefevre/Getty Images)
NPR
Music

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.

4 years ago

During trips to the American Southwest with his wife, Albert Barnes collected Pueblo pottery and textiles.His collection is displayed with other traditional and modern works in the Barnes exhibit, ''Water, Wind, Breath: Southwest Native Art in Community.'' (Emma Lee/WHYY)
History
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

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.

4 years ago

Juancho Hernangómez, current NBA forward, plays the pivotal roles in 'Hustle'
Juancho Hernangómez, current NBA forward, plays the pivotal roles in 'Hustle' (Screen capture from Netflix's ''Hustle''' teaser)
Movies
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

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.

4 years ago

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Law
Pennsylvania
Race & Ethnicity
Sports

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.

4 years ago

Silver medalists Karen Chen and Nathan Chen pose for a photo after the team event in the figure skating competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
International
Sports

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.

4 years ago

Norbert, the dragon from the Harry Potter world, recreated at ''Harry Potter™: The Exhibition'' at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Kids
Movies
Philadelphia

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.

4 years ago

Penn's Lia Thomas waits to swim in a qualifying heat of the 200 yard freestyle at the Ivy League Women's Swimming and Diving Championships at Harvard University, Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, in Cambridge, Mass. Thomas, who is transitioning to female, is swimming for the University of Pennsylvania's women's team
Higher Education
LGBTQ
Pennsylvania
Sports

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.

4 years ago

Matin Fahim is pictured at his workspace
Home & Family
Philadelphia
Visual Arts
Love Now Media

Love sewn across generations

“I tapped into my grandmother’s energy and never looked back,” said designer Matin Fahim.

4 years ago

Kamila Valieva, of the Russian Olympic Committee, talks with her coach Eteri Tutberidze after the women's free skate program during the figure skating competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Beijing
National
Sports

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.

4 years ago

The cast of ''Choir Boy'' rehearsing on stage at the Philadelphia Theatre Company
LGBTQ
Pennsylvania
Performing Arts
Race & Ethnicity

‘We all have a strangeness’: Philadelphia Theatre Company opens ‘Choir Boy’

The Philadelphia Theatre Company opens the Tony-winning Broadway show about all-Black prep school gospel choir.

4 years ago

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Russia's Anna Shcherbakova competes in the women's single skating free skating of the figure skating event during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at the Capital Indoor Stadium in Beijing on Feb. 17, 2022. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP) (Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)
NPR
International
Sports

2 Russians medal at the Olympic figure skating final, but not Kamila Valieva

4 years ago

Philadelphia 76ers' James Harden reacts to ringing the bell before the team's NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

James Harden culture guide: 8 things you might not know about the new Sixers star

He’s on the board of Saks and co-owns a women’s soccer team.

4 years ago

FILE - Mickey and Minnie Mouse perform during a parade as they pass by the Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom theme park at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The theme park resort announced Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, that face coverings will be optional for fully-vaccinated visitors in all indoor and outdoor locations, with one exception. Face masks still will be needed for visitors ages 2 and older on enclosed transportation, such as the resort's monorail, buses and the resort's sky gondola
NPR
Health Care
Public Health
Travel

Disney theme parks say face masks are now optional for vaccinated visitors

However, Disney says guests who aren't fully vaccinated must continue to wear face coverings in all indoor locations.

4 years ago

The main parking lot at the Los Angeles Angels Tempe Diablo Stadium remains closed as pitchers and catchers are not starting spring training workouts as scheduled as the Major League Baseball lockout enters its 77th day and will prevent pitchers and catchers from taking the field for the first time since October in Tempe, Ariz., Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
National
Sports

Lockout gets real: MLB’s spring showcase goes silent

It’s Day 77 of a lockout that’s become the second-longest work stoppage in baseball history.

4 years ago

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