Arts & Entertainment
NCCo executive debate
Four candidates running to lead New Castle County met in a debate this week in Hockessin put
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Air Date: August 5, 2016
New play with Ray Didinger byline focuses on a legendary Eagles Hall of Fame campaign
This week, a legendary Philadelphia sportswriter will make his debut as a playwright.
Ray Didinger, who has been chronicling the E
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Some artists bray they’re shortchanged on DNC donkey project
In the wake of the Democratic National Convention, the donkeys are still lingering.
The DNC host committee commissioned 57 fibergl
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‘Great Migration’ films highlight transformative power of African-American communities
This weekend, an African-American film festival in Philadelphia will debut four short films about the Great Migration, a period in the ea
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Look of Mormon: Philadelphia temple offers glimpse into religious life of Latter-day Saints
Beginning next week, the new Mormon temple in Philadelphia will be open to the public for a month, then it will be closed forever to anyo
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DNC Tour
Over the next half hour we’re going to show you ways Delaware delegates- and Delawareans- played a
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Air Date: August 1, 2016
Political hoopla departs Philly, political street art remains
The Democratic National Convention is over; the Wells Fargo Center is cleared out, road restrictions are lifted. But one thing stay
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Lady Gaga, Lenny Kravitz offer DNC delegates a little razzle-dazzle and chance to unwind
Delegates attending the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia were treated to a free concert in Camden featuring Lady Gaga, Lenn
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Comedy Central’s ‘The Daily Show’ hits the streets of Philadelphia
The Daily Show, Comedy Central’s nightly comedic take on the news, is taping in Philadelphia this week for the Democratic National
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Equality Forum focuses on LGBT community’s advances, challenges
In addition to the Democrats, another national group has gathered in Philadelphia this week as the annual
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Decision 2016: Wilmington Mayor’s debate
The 4th of the WHYY-News Journal debates with candidates running for Wilmington mayor.
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Air Date: July 24, 2016
Committee of 70 presents play illustrating political role teens can play
While the Democratic National Convention is in town this week, the Committee of 70 is using it as a teachable moment for young people.
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Convention bump?
With the GOP convention in the books, and the Democratic convention getting underway in Philadelp
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Air Date: July 22, 2016
Long-dormant Bertoia sculpture transplanted to Chestnut Hill
A public fountain installed in West Philadelphia for three decades, then hidden from sight for 16 years, has been transferred to the Ches
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Holding fast to ‘Dream Garden’ with protective wall during construction
The historic Curtis Building in Philadelphia’s Washington Square neighborhood is undergoing renovation to convert its office spaces
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