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Joel Embiid with his hands up
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Philadelphia
Sports

Joel Embiid hears the booing from French fans at the Paris Olympics. He’s embraced it

Memo to the French fans booing the 76ers’ star for choosing to play for the U.S. instead of the host nation: Embiid plays in Philly, where fans are, in a word, passionate.

10 months ago

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Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Mural Arts unveils first of six youth anti-violence mural projects

The state crime and delinquency agency funded a new mural in Fitler Square. It is the first of six murals designed by children.

10 months ago

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On the left, Megumi Field receives makeup from her teammate in Japan as she prepares for the 2023 World Championships, where they secured the first U.S. medal on the world stage in 16 years. (Courtesy of Alyssa Jacobs)
Delaware
International
Sports

From Wilmington to Paris: Megumi Field represents Team USA in artistic swimming at Olympics

Wilmington's Megumi Field is one of only two Delawareans representing Team USA. The U.S. hasn't competed in Olympic artistic swimming since 2008.

10 months ago

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Tyler Phillips being doused with liquid
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Sports

From South Jersey to South Philly, Phillies pitcher Tyler Phillips has been a lifelong fan

Phillips, the first Phillies rookie to toss a shutout since Zach Eflin in 2016, still can't believe he's pitching for his boyhood favorite team.

10 months ago

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Things To Do
Community Events
Delaware
New Jersey
Philadelphia

BlackStar Film Festival, The Doobie Brothers, The Homey Awards, Rittenhopalooza and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 1–4: BlackStar Film Festival in Philly, Doobie Brothers in N.J., and the Homey Awards in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

10 months ago

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There Was Nothing You Could Do: Bruce Springsteen’s “Born In The U.S.A.” and the End of the Heartland by Steven Hyden
Studio 2
Economy
Music
New Jersey
Performing Arts

Music never dies: Bruce Springsteen, Terell Stafford, and the industry’s future

We discuss how AI is transforming music, while artists struggle with streaming payouts. Plus, we explore the Boss's influence on our region, and lasting commentary on the US.

Air Date: July 31, 2024 12:00 pm

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Logan Edra, of the United States breakdancing team, dances as she travels along with teammates on the Seine River in Paris, France, during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)
Music
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

A Philadelphian helped pave the way to breaking’s Olympic debut in Paris

Breakdancing has been around since the 1980s. It’s finally getting its due at the 2024 Olympic Games.

10 months ago

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Rachel Hsu sits by her piece
Philadelphia
Sculpture
Visual Arts

A sculpture that probes your sole: ‘The Weight of Our Living’ quietly arrives on the Parkway

Rachel Hsu’s “The Weight of Our Living” is the first piece in a new rotation of temporary sculptures to activate the Parkway.

10 months ago

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Kelly Shindler, the incoming executive director of the Fabric Workshop and Museum. (Constance Mensh)
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Philly’s Fabric Workshop and Museum names new executive director

With experience in both curating and grant-making, Shindler is tasked with guiding the Fabric Workshop and Museum toward its 50th anniversary.

10 months ago

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dancers during a performance
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Philly Fringe Festival announces fall lineup

The annual theater festival returns with familiar faces, and a record number of new ones.

10 months ago

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Justice performing live
Music
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Justice returns to Philly, bringing new music and a festival-sized light show to The Met

The French duo are looking forward to sharing their music and stage show Wednesday.

10 months ago

United State's Kevin Durant, left, pats Joel Embiid, center, after practice as Bam Adebayo watches during men's basketball practice at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
National
Philadelphia
Sports

Joel Embiid chose to play for the U.S. over France at the Olympics. The French won’t let him forget

French fans booed the 76ers star at Team USA's Olympic opener. France granted him naturalized citizenship status in 2022; Cameroon, his native country, did not qualify.

10 months ago

Joe Baker talks about his paintings, one of which depicts his grandmother performing the last Doll Dance in the early 1900s. Baker is one of four artists from the Delaware Tribe of Indians whose work is featured in ''Never Broken: Visualizing Lenape Histories,'' at the Michener Museum
Delaware
Economic Development
Visual Arts

Delaware study aims to revitalize state’s arts and culture with new online map to boost economy and tourism

A new study from the Delaware Arts Alliance unveils an ambitious plan to support the arts and cultural sector with a new online mapping hub.

10 months ago

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Mary Mason, a Philadelphia talk radio veteran known for her program
Media
Philadelphia
6abc

Philadelphia talk radio veteran Mary Mason dies at 94

Mason became a Philadelphia radio star at a pivotal time, paving the way for women and minorities to do the same.

10 months ago

An architecture rendering of the Sedgwick Theatre
Movies
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Quintessence Theatre company buys historic Sedgwick Theater in Mt. Airy

The Art Deco movie palace cost the small theater company $2.3 million, with millions more ahead in renovations.

10 months ago

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