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A life-sized figure of Richard St. George, a British solider during the Revolutionary War. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
History
Philadelphia

Meet the ‘Forrest Gump’ of the Revolutionary War at new Philly exhibit

The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia is opening an exhibition from the perspective of a single British soldier.

6 years ago

In this Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019 photo, Esme Goldman, 13, streams an episode of the '90s sitcom
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25 years later, a new generation gets immersed in ‘Friends’

In an era when everyone assumed they would move on to YouTube and Instagram video, young girls have embraced the series old-fashioned, sitcom format.

6 years ago

Two actors prepare to get intimate in a recent production of 'Winter's Tale' COURTESY COLLEEN HUGHES
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

When it’s your job to act out an orgy, these theater pros can help

Of 23 certified “intimacy directors” worldwide, two are in Philadelphia.

6 years ago

Magic Johnson seen on the set of ESPN's
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Wilmington hosts ’Magic’ show for historically black colleges

ESPN’s `First Take’ broadcast from the new 76ers Fieldhouse with guest star Magic Johnson, to attract students to historically black colleges

6 years ago

WHYY's Patrick Stoner speaking with cast members from 'Downton Abbey' L-R: Allen Leech, Michelle Dockery, and Laura Carmichael (WHYY)
Performing Arts

Downton Abbey makes the transition from TV to feature-length film

Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with WHYY film critic Patrick Stoner about how Downton Abbey made the jump from TV to full-length movie.

6 years ago

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Marty Moss-Coane speaks with Downton Abbey film actors Jim Carter, Imelda Staunton, and Kevin Doyle
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Movies
TV

Returning to Downton Abbey

Downton Abbey actors Jim Carter (Mr. Carson), Kevin Doyle (Mr. Molesley) and Imelda Staunton, (Lady Bagshaw) talk about the series, the film, and the Downton phenomenon.

Air Date: September 20, 2019 10:00 am

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The north entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art reopened Wednesday. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Philadelphia

From hole in the wall to elegant entryway: the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s new north entrance

The first phase of the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s massive renovation project is now open to the public: the museum’s forgotten north entrance.

6 years ago

Theo Huffman and Siena Licht Miller perform in Denis and Katya, playing multiple characters examining the aftermath of two teenagers that live-streamed the events that led up to their deaths. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Technology

Opera Philadelphia opens O19 Fest with a true story of Russian teens’ livestreamed tragedy

"Denis and Katya" tells the true story of Russian teenagers who live-streamed themselves in a suicidal shootout with police.

6 years ago

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A copy of a nearly 400-year old folio of plays by William Shakespeare in the Rare Book Department of the Free Library was found to have notes scribbled in the margins by the 17th century poet who wrote 'Paradise Lost,' John Milton. (Courtesy of the Free Library)
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Philadelphia
Poetry

Notes scribbled in Free Library’s copy of Shakespeare were written by ‘Paradise Lost’ poet John Milton

The 17th century author of “Paradise Lost” was a big fan of Shakespeare. The Free Library of Philadelphia is discovered to have his personal copy.

6 years ago

Shane Gillis (Phil Provencio/NBC via AP) and NBC Studios (Golden Brown/BigStock)
Race & Ethnicity
TV

‘Edgy’ or offensive? Shane Gillis controversy fans fierce debate among Philly comedians

Four Philly comedians told WHYY this was the most divided the community had been in recent years.

6 years ago

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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Philly’s newest board game cafe: 1,200 titles, Vietnamese coffee and an inclusive vibe

Queen & Rook is owned and run by women and people of color.

6 years ago

Visual artist David Hartt has installed an exhibit at Beth Sholom Synagogue in Elkins Park, designed in the 1950s by architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The exhibit includes tropical plants along with videos, tapestries, and music. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Philadelphia
Religion

At an Elkins Park synagogue, celebrating 60 years in one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s last buildings

The Beth Shalom synagogue outside Philadelphia celebrates 60 years in its unusual buildings by commissioning artwork by David Hartt.

6 years ago

True Hand tattoo artist Chris Fernandez gives a tattoo of the grim reaper holding a bad news sign to Jamie Santoro. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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History
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Eastern State Penitentiary gives away free spooky tattoos on Friday the 13th

People waited in line outside Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia to receive a free Halloween tattoo on Friday the 13th.

6 years ago

Chris Davis is a co-founder of Free Fringe Philly. He says he couldn't afford to put on a Fringe Festival show this year, so he and two others launched the program which is free to performers and audiences. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Free Fringe Philly provides an alternative to alternative theater

Outcast by the cost of the Fringe Festival, theater artists band together to form their own festival, Free Fringe Philly.

6 years ago

Action Bronson and Angelo's owner Danny DiGiampietro (Instagram / @angelos_pizzeria_south_philly)
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
TV
Billy Penn

South Philly pizzeria to make national splash on Action Bronson’s Vice TV show

More capacity is being added, because Angelo’s Pizzeria already sells out regularly.

6 years ago

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