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A museum worker carries a 19th century painting by Polish artist Robert Sliwinski during a ceremony Wednesday in Warsaw, Poland. The work was looted by the Nazis during World War II and recently recovered in the U.S. by the FBI. (Alik Keplicz/AP)
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History
Philadelphia

Painting stolen by the Nazis is returned to Poland

After a tip from Poland's Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, FBI agents recovered the painting in a town near Philadelphia.

8 years ago

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Philadelphia
Visual Arts

‘Winter Fountains’ celebrates a Ben Franklin discovery through art

A new art installation on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway aims to get travelers and visitors to reflect on one of Franklin's important discoveries.

8 years ago

John McInerney plays a one-string violin during a rehearsal for Symphony for Broken Orchestra at the Curtis Center
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Music
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

After hundreds of broken instruments unite in symphony, they’ll be repaired for Philly kids

Pulitzer Prize-winning composer writes orchestral work for 400 broken instruments in Philadelphia's school district. Its premiere concert will help bring about their repair.

8 years ago

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A Rodin sculpture of a nude man is juxtaposed with an abstract work by Anselm Kiefer
Philadelphia
Sculpture
Visual Arts

Barnes Foundation hosts reboot of August Rodin

Painter Anselm Keifer has made a series of works in response to his kindred spirit, Auguste Rodin. They're on display at the Barnes, the only U.S. venue for the exhibition.

8 years ago

Leigha Kato as Eliza Doolittle and Gregory Isaac as Henry Higgins in Quintessence Theatre Group's production of
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Performing Arts
Philadelphia

‘My Fair Lady’ dancing down the runway

Backed by two pianos, Quintessence Theatre Group produces an enchanting musical whose roots stretch back to ancient Greece and Rome.

8 years ago

Listen 3:23
Radio Times
Philadelphia

“Quest”: A new documentary about a North Philadelphia family

Filmmaker JONATHAN OLSHEFSKI spent nearly a decade documenting the life of the Raine ...

8 years ago

Listen 32:00
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Economy
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Pennsylvania

“Quest” / CHIP funding update

Guests: Jonathan Olshefski, Christopher Rainey, PJ Rainey, David Rubin Filmmaker ...

Air Date: November 30, 2017

Listen 48:59
The War on Drugs perform in concert during the Radio 104.5 Summer Block Party
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Music
Philadelphia

Philly artists have strong showing among Grammy nominees

Philadelphia talent is on display in the list of music award nominees.

8 years ago

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From left: Jason Momoa, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, and Ray Fisher in a scene from
Speak Easy

5 lessons from the comic book superhero movies of 2017

While distinct in many ways, considering these films as a group points toward some lessons about the future of the genre.

8 years ago

Bottle (Photo by Wendel White)
History
New Jersey
Race & Ethnicity

Is Princeton’s Paul Robeson house trying to tell us something?

The sandal, encrusted with a fine layer of grit, looks like it’s made of stone. A tin of Beecham’s Pills from St. Helen’s, Lancashi ...

8 years ago

The cast of 1812 Productions'
Philadelphia
Politics

‘I could do with less material’: Philly comedy troupe dumps Trump

1812 Productions' 12th annual "This Is The Week That Is" comedy show opens this week in Philadelphia. The "year-in-revue" production will not parody the president.

8 years ago

Playing the three sisters in Curio Theatre Company's production of
Shapiro on Theater
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

‘Crimes of the Heart,’ and maybe the play (Curio Theatre Company)

Three sisters have a very bad day, especially in this telling.

8 years ago

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Books
History
Philadelphia

Hidden City / Broken Symphony

Guests: Joseph B. Elliot, Nathaniel Popkin, Peter Woodall, Robert Blackson Philadelphia is filled with unseen spa ...

Air Date: November 27, 2017

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The lit Christmas tree outside of City Hall Friday evening. (Brad Larrison for WHYY)
View Finders
Philadelphia

Philly lights up the season with tree lighting at City Hall’s Christmas Village

Thousands flocked to City Hall Friday to watch the lighting of the city’s official Christmas Tree and ring in the start of the holiday season.

8 years ago

Daniel Tiger floats down Market Street during the 98th annual Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade, November 23, 2017. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
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Philadelphia

Revelers brave frigid temps, wind for America’s oldest Thanksgiving Day parade

Photos from Philadelphia's 98th annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.

8 years ago

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