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Nathalie Stutzman conducts the Philadelphia Orchestra
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Groundbreaking conductor Nathalie Stutzmann debuts new role with Philadelphia Orchestra

America’s only woman director of a major orchestra (the Atlanta Symphony), Nathalie Stutzmann debuts as principal guest conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra.

4 years ago

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FILE - Lee Elder participates in the Masters Tournament at Augusta, Ga., May 9, 1975. Elder broke down racial barriers as the first Black golfer to play in the Masters and paved the way for Tiger Woods and others to follow. The PGA Tour confirmed Elder’s death, which was first reported by Debert Cook of African American Golfers Digest. No cause or details were immediately available, but the tour said it spoke with Elder's family. He was 87. (AP Photo/Lou Krasky, File)
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Lee Elder, 1st Black golfer to play Masters, dies at age 87

Elder broke down racial barriers as the first Black golfer to play in the Masters and paved the way for Tiger Woods and others to follow.

4 years ago

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020, file photo, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey appears on a screen as he speaks remotely during a hearing before the Senate Commerce Committee on Capitol Hill, in Washington. Dorsey broke his silence to defend his company’s ban of President Donald Trump as the right decision, but warned that it could set a dangerous precedent. The ban, he said, revealed Twitter’s “failure” to create an open and healthy space for what Dorsey calls the “global public conversation.” (Michael Reynolds/Pool Photo via AP, File)
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Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey stepping down as CEO

Twitter says co-founder Jack Dorsey will step down as CEO of the social media platform.

4 years ago

FILE - Temple head coach Rod Carey looks on with his team during the second half of an NCAA college football against Houston, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Philadelphia. Houston won 37-8.  Temple has fired coach Rod Carey after three seasons with the school,  according to a person with knowledge of the decision. The person spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press on Monday, Nov. 29, because the firing was not officially announced.(AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Sports

Temple fires football coach Carey after 3 lackluster seasons

Temple fired coach Rod Carey on Monday after three seasons with the school.

4 years ago

Lyricist Stephen Sondheim gestures during a gathering at Tufts University in Medford, Mass., Monday, April 12, 2004.
Music
Performing Arts

Perfectionist. Genius. Icon. That was Stephen Sondheim

The theatrical giant, who died Friday at 91, was as complex as his lyrics, dogmatic in his rules and not generous with praise about his work.

4 years ago

PlanPhilly
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Philadelphia
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Ice skating for all: 6 classic Philly rinks

Philadelphia has great public rinks for experienced skaters and little penguins just learning. This guide offers details on the best skating rinks in the city.

4 years ago

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Music
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

This holiday song playlist adds Philly magic to the season

10 tracks to fill the air with local love.

4 years ago

The Tinseltown Holiday Spectacular covers 5 acres of the fairgrounds at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pa., with 1.2 million LED lights. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Outdoors
Pennsylvania
Visual Arts

Need a little Christmas? Tinseltown Spectacular debuts in Montco

The Philly Expo Center near Valley Forge hosts the debut of Comcast Spectacor’s new winter holiday fair and lights extravaganza.

4 years ago

Best in show winner Claire the Scottish deerhound stands with her handler Angela Lloyd at the National Dog Show. Lloyd said Claire was
NPR
Animals
National
Philadelphia

Claire, a Scottish deerhound, has won the National Dog Show for the 2nd time

4 years ago

The cast of Anastasia met with members of the Chocolate Ballerina Company following a performance at the Merriam Theater. They maintained a 15 foot distance as a pandemic protocol. Kyla Stone is second from the left. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
Dance
Race & Ethnicity

The first Black ‘Anastasia’ meets Philly’s Chocolate Ballerinas

Members of Philly’s all-Black ballet company were invited to meet the cast of Broadway “Anastasia” and its Black lead, Kyla Stone.

4 years ago

The icons of Facebook and WhatsApp are pictured on an iPhone
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Technology

Keeping it small y sincero: Power Street Theatre debuts bilingual play on WhatsApp

Philly’s Power Street Theatre leans into the mobile social media platform popular with Latinos and immigrants to release the play “¿Que lo Que?”

4 years ago

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The Queen stage in Wilmington, Del.
Delaware
Economic Development
Music

Wilmington’s Queen, other Delaware concert venues share $30 million of federal aid

Delaware concert venues like Wilmington’s The Queen will share more than $30 million in federal grants through the Save our Stages Act.

4 years ago

A horse makes a plunge into a six-foot pool of water on the Steel Pier in Atlantic City, N.J. (AP Photo/ Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Radio Times
Animals
Books
History

The Last Diving Horse in America

In a new book, animal rights activist Cynthia Branigan tells the story of the last remaining Steel Pier Diving Horse, Gamal, who she rescued from auction. He changed her life.

Air Date: November 23, 2021 10:00 am

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Washington players celebrate after defeating Chicago in the NWSL Championship soccer match against Chicago Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Louisville, Kentucky
National
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Washington Spirit wins NWSL title 2-1 in extra time over Chicago Red Stars

It was the first league championship for the Spirit, who advanced to the semifinals with a 2-1 victory over second-seeded OL Reign.

4 years ago

Roxanne and Jessy Sutton are a local family of breeders, owners and handlers, who’ve been competing together in dog shows since they were married 14 years ago. With them competing in the 2021 National Dog Show are (from left) Japanese Chin, JC, Norfolk Terrier Tyler, Rottweiler Emmett, Australian Cattle Dog Tootsie, and Dalmatian Blaze. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Animals
National
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Photo essay: Spectators return to the 2021 National Dog Show

Now in its 20th year, the National Dog Show is welcoming vaccinated guests to enjoy the show live at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks.

4 years ago

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