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Croatia's Nikola Vlasic (13) celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second goal
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Croatia tops Ghana in Philly’s final World Cup group stage match

After packed crowds for five group stage games in South Philly, excitement is building for what could be a marquee matchup on the Fourth of July.

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5 concerts in the Philadelphia region not to miss in July

With summer concert season in full swing, live music is heating up in July. Here are five acts to catch when they come through the region.

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Brandywine Museum in Delco shows how Betsy Wyeth shaped her husband Andrew Wyeth’s artistry

“By Design” makes the case that Betsy Wyeth was central to Andrew’s artistic vision.

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An empty storefront on Market East pops up with the story of Philly’s Centennial Expo

“Revisit 1876” shows the good and the bad of Philadelphia’s shining international moment 150 years ago.

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Ivory Coast's Nicolas Pepe (19) celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match
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Côte d’Ivoire advances for the first time in history after Philly World Cup win over Curaçao

Curaçao fans showed lots of underdog spirit as the smallest nation ever to compete in World Cup play.

2 weeks ago

Curacao player celebrating after scoring a goal
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‘Small islands, big dreams:’ Curaçao looking to make World Cup history against Ivory Coast in Philly

Many didn’t give the Caribbean island a chance at the tournament, or know where it is. Now it’s one of the Cinderella stories of the summer.

2 weeks ago

Three Brazil players celebrate after a goal.
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World Cup matches in Philly, Noah Kahan in concert, Kidchella and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

June 25-28: “The Cher Show” in Delaware, Africatown Diaspora Festival Philly and the Soccer Fest in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

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Philadelphia’s Avenue of the Arts introduces South Broad Street’s green future

A $150 million plan to beautify a mile of South Broad has begun with a “beta test.”

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Philadelphia

Anna Deavere Smith debuts a play about her ancestor in Philadelphia’s ‘What Now’ festival

Smith’s great-great-grandfather, Basil Biggs, buried the dead after the Battle of Gettysburg.

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Rare Revolutionary-era documents on display at N.J. State Museum for 250th anniversary exhibit

Rare documents and artifacts are on display at the museum in Trenton through the end of the year.

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France's Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates after scoring his team's first goal
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France defeats Iraq in Philly’s weather-delayed 3rd FIFA World Cup game

Kylian Mbappé scored twice for Les Bleus as Iraq’s diaspora cheered on their nation’s return to the tournament.

3 weeks ago

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United We Heal celebrates Juneteenth with sold-out film festival amplifying Black and brown voices

The fifth annual festival showcased 11 films, including documentaries and a horror flick set in Philly’s Washington Square Park.

3 weeks ago

Rose Jarboe of the Bearded Ladies Cabaret cuddles a Mr. Potato Head costume
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Bearded Ladies Cabaret empties its storage units to keep the legacy of Philadelphia’s queer theater

“Priority Hoarding,” coming this fall, will invite audiences to sort through 16 years of cardboard props.

3 weeks ago

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Ambler Arts and Music Festival draws thousands for weekend of music, art and community

The free two-day event featured nine live performances, more than 85 artists and vendors, and packed crowds along Butler Pike.

3 weeks ago

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Philadelphia

Drexel University students helped release an album of songs recorded more than 50 years ago. Here’s how they did it

“Clean Up Your Mind,” featuring songs recorded by the band Choice 4 Inc. in 1972, is now available for the world to hear.

3 weeks ago

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