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FILE - In this July 7, 2006 file photo, Boston Symphony Orchestra music director James Levine conducts the symphony on its opening night performance at Tanglewood in Lenox, Mass. The Met Opera has fired music director emeritus James Levine, finding

James Levine fired by Met after it finds evidence of sexual abuse

The Metropolitan Opera fired music director emeritus James Levine after an investigation found evidence of sexual abuse and harassment. ...

7 years ago

Ed Swidey (foreground) and Charlie DelMarcelle in EgoPo Classic Theater's production of
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In ‘Aipotu,’ utopia goes awry at EgoPo Classic Theater

In the surprising second part of the 'Lydie Breeze' trilogy of plays by John Guare, the Civil War is over and a highly uncivil one begins.

7 years ago

Jasmine Ward (front) as Pecola  and Nicolette Lynch in the background, in
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A robust stage version of ‘The Bluest Eye’ at Arden Theatre

Grade-school characters tell a story about being black and poor in the '40s, adapted from Toni Morrison's novel.

7 years ago

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Museums’ Super Bowl bet nets Philly a portrait of patriot

The Philadelphia Museum of Art made a bet with the Museum of Fine Arts Boston over the Super Bowl. On Friday, the victor reaped its spoils.

7 years ago

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(Dis)Placed Philadelphia wraps up art residency on being torn from home

Arab art residency concludes after 18 months with concert and exhibition.

7 years ago

Beyond the Diagnosis, a traveling art exhibit, with more than 100 paintings, is at Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children near Wilmington through March 13. (Shirley Min/WHYY)
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Groundbreaking art exhibit puts spotlight on rare diseases

A unique art exhibit that focuses on children living with a rare disease is now on display at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington.

7 years ago

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Dancers with BalletX rehearse
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Dances with Angels and Demons of Childhood

In its spring series, Philadelphia's BalletX premieres two dances recalling childhood memories.

7 years ago

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NFL Films senior producer ends long career with swan song to Eagles

NFL Films has released its annual movie chronicling the Super Bowl champions: “Philadelphia Eagles: Super Bowl LII Champions.”

7 years ago

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Wells Fargo Center to get quarter-billion dollars in upgrades

The Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia is going to be redone instead of being replaced. The plan is to spend nearly $250 mil ...

7 years ago

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A Mister Rogers appreciation hour

Guests: David Newall, David Bianculli, Sherri Hope Culver Mister Rogers Neighborhood premiered 50 years ...

Air Date: March 6, 2018 10:00 am

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Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant speaks at Lower Merion High School in Ardmore, Pa., Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, where Bryant's high school jersey number, 33, was retired during a ceremony.
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Former Lower Merion High School and NBA star Kobe Bryant wins Oscar for animated short

Kobe Bryant is a winner in retirement, too.

7 years ago

Paul Green, founder of the original School of Rock (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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With School of Rock foundation, Paul Green returns to Philly for encore

Green is pursuing a legal degree at Temple University’s Beasley School of Law, as well as spreading the spirit of rock ‘n' roll once again through a new endeavor.

7 years ago

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What the Oscar winner for best picture will tell us about 2017

For better or worse, the winners of the Oscar for best picture are a pretty good reflection of the year that was.

7 years ago

The 2018 Philadelphia Flower Show theme Wonders of Water inspired the main exhibit rainforest theme. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Philly Flower Show taking deep dive into water

The annual Philadelphia Flower Show gets its feet wet in environmental issues surrounding water.

7 years ago

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Cancer survivor keeps the spirit of Elvis alive in Delaware

Bob Lougheed is a pancreatic cancer survivor. Now he and his band The Memphis Mafia are keeping the spirit of Elvis alive and giving back at the same time.

7 years ago

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