
Arts & Entertainment
New mural honors slain Philly policeman along Strawberry Mansion beat
The mural honors slain police Sgt. Robert Wilson III.
7 years ago
Fresh eats, Jazz Fest, and Star Wars: Your Plans 7/19 – 7/25
This week, become an amateur archaeologist, catch some Slavic folk music, or participate in a river cleanup.
7 years ago
Listen 4:29At this dinner series, the dining table is a global crossroads
A Philadelphia couple with an interest in food history explore different cultures through traditional recipes.
7 years ago
Listen 4:29Jay-Z takes Kenney to task for evicting Made in America from Parkway site
Rapper Jay-Z pushes back at Philly mayor for pulling the Parkway out from under Made in America.
7 years ago
Listen 2:05Peek behind the curtain at 6 new plays in progress
For the theater-loving public, PlayPenn’s annual conference, where new plays are workshopped, offers a peek behind the curtain.
7 years ago
On their ‘Home Court,’ an art exhibit shines a light on Hartranft’s unsung heroes
The exhibit has been a year-long endeavor involving commissioned artists, a wide array of community members, and civic leaders who have come together.
7 years ago
How Philly’s neighborhoods use street festivals to compete for summer dollars
Businesses in Philadelphia try to divert locals from going down the shore, to spend a little more time in the city.
7 years ago
Listen 4:17Two influential experimental rock bands headline festival — sort of
The two-night event headlined by influential rock bands This Heat and Faust. Or at least sort of.
7 years ago
All the world’s a stage: Five places to see Shakespeare in the open air
This summer, catch an al fresco production of a Shakespeare play.
7 years ago
Star Wars’ operatic score gets full orchestral treatment
"Star Wars" will be screened with its dialogue and sound effects intact, but with its score stripped out, replaced by a live version performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra.
7 years ago
Philly’s Bastille Day tradition goes out with a bang
For nearly a quarter century Terry McNally has played Marie Antoinette for Philadelphia's satirical Bastille Day celebration in the city's Fairmount section.
7 years ago
Animals, people and even family bring Delaware folk artist’s paintings to life
Kathy Buschi considers herself a folk artist. Self-taught, she adds life to her local scenes of Delaware by using people, animals and the occasional family member.
7 years ago
A delightful ‘Shakespeare in Love’ from the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
The fictional Oscar-winning film about Shakespeare, his writer's block and the way he's smitten by a London woman becomes a stage play that he could have written.
7 years ago
Amid backlash, Scarlett Johansson drops transgender role
"In light of recent ethical questions raised surrounding my casting as Dante Tex Gill, I have decided to respectfully withdraw my participation in the project," Johansson said
7 years ago
Local pianist to romance the butterfly at Insectarium
The butterfly pavilion at the Insectarium in Northeast Philadelphia will host a concert of bug music.
7 years ago
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