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Philly politicians, arts administrators rally in the wake of disappearing NEA funds

As Philly debates its next budget, the city’s art sector demands to be heard.

12 months ago

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Rick Tocchet speaks during his induction ceremony into the Philadelphia Flyers' Hall of Fame
Philadelphia
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Philadelphia Flyers hire Rick Tocchet as coach, turning to alum to end their playoff drought

Tocchet spent 2 1/2 seasons in Vancouver and won the Jack Adams Award as NHL coach of the year in 2024 for guiding the Canucks to a 50-win season.

12 months ago

Pete Rose waiving to a crowd while wearing a Cincinnati Reds shirt
National
Philadelphia
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MLB reinstates former Phillie Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, making them Hall of Fame eligible

Manfred announced Tuesday that he was changing the league's policy on permanent ineligibility, saying bans would expire at death.

12 months ago

The Wonder Years
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Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Philly Music Fest returns in October with an expanded lineup. Matt Quinn and The Wonder Years to headline

Tickets go on sale Friday, May 16, at 10 a.m. on the fest’s website.

12 months ago

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Roberta Fallon poses for a photo
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

TheArtBlog, Philadelphia’s go-to site for local arts, to shut down after 22 years

What started as a passion project against disappearing arts coverage turned into one of Philly’s most regular and reliable art news portals.

12 months ago

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Michelle Di Russo conducting the North Carolina Symphony
Delaware
Music
Performing Arts

Delaware Symphony Orchestra taps Michelle Di Russo as first female music director

After starting her career as a dancer and singer, Di Russo will now lead the Wilmington-based orchestra in its 120th season.

12 months ago

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World Cafe Live at 30th and Walnut streets. (Google Maps)
Music
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Hal Real, founder of World Cafe Live, steps down, makes way for virtual reality

Real opened the West Philly concert venue 21 years ago and turned it into a nonprofit. The new leader has brought in VR technology.

12 months ago

Photo credit Sam Gold
Studio 2
Music

Studio 2 Extra: Hamilton Leithauser on loss, love and The Walkmen’s Philly roots

Hamilton’s latest record “This Side of the Island” came out in March. His tour comes to the Ardmore Music Hall on May 15.

Air Date: May 9, 2025 1:00 pm

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Sara Ray and Erin McLeary posing for a photo
Business
Philadelphia

New leaders at Philadelphia’s Mütter Museum explain their vision for the historic medical science collection

The museum has had two tumultuous years. Now, the two historians newly in charge of this storied institution explain their vision for the future.

1 year ago

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Studio 2
Books
Gender
Sex & Relationships

The rise of the spicy book club

Spicy romance novel sales have jumped in the last few years. What's behind the all the buzz? Author Betty Corrello and Philly's Cupid's Bookshop owner Tina Long join us.

Air Date: May 8, 2025 12:00 pm

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An assortment of very colorful floewrs
Things To Do
Community Events
Delaware
New Jersey
Pennsylvania

Mother’s Day fun, VinylCon! and Lakecia Benjamin, in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

May 8 - May 11: Almost Unknown in Del., Wall Ball in Philly, and MMRBQ in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

1 year ago

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The film ''The Philadelphians
History
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Philadelphia
Public Spaces

The empty visitor center in LOVE Park now lights up with Philly immigrants, old and new

The empty visitor center shaped like a flying saucer comes to life with nightly film projections about Philly immigrants.

1 year ago

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Former Philadelphia Eagles football player Jason Kelce hits on the 16th hole during a pro-am before the Truist Championship golf tournament at the Philadelphia Cricket Club, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Flourtown, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Outdoors
Philadelphia
Sports

Go Birds and birdies: Retired Eagles great Jason Kelce takes his swings, advice at PGA Tour pro-am

Kelce showed off his game at a pro-am ahead of the Truist Championship, posting a video of his swing online and asking both pros and amateurs for advice on how to get better.

1 year ago

Leigh Goldenberg standing in the Wilma Theater
Government Accountability
Music
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Philly theaters reel from sudden loss of NEA funding

Arts organizations in Philadelphia and elsewhere scramble to cope with an abrupt cancellation of promised federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts.

1 year ago

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Mural on display at Mural Arts in Philadelphia
K-12
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Mural Arts’ after-school programming prepares students, heals communities

Founded in 1984, Mural Arts Philadelphia has created more than 4,000 murals. The nonprofit organization also helps kids hone their artistic and social skills after school.

1 year ago

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