Arts & Entertainment
‘The Wrath of the Gods’ mixes masters, graphic novels and Greek heroes
There’s nothing like a good story that mixes mythology and heroes contorted by torture to inspire artistic greats such as Rubens, M ...
10 years ago
ListenPlay portrays lives of Senegalese women who must hide their true selves
A new play has premiered in Philadelphia that tells the stories of people who do not want to have their stories told. “A Kne ...
10 years ago
Kindred spirits launch Red Brick whiskey distillery in Kensington [video]
Kensington’s newest craft distillery has just brewed its first commercial batch of whiskey and hopes to introduce Philadelphia’s ...
10 years ago
Signed by Pope Francis, record-breaking mural dedicated in North Philly [photos]
A record breaking mural commemorating the 2015 World Meeting of Families and the visit of Pope Francis to Philadelphia was dedicated Mond ...
10 years ago
Last call for Snockey’s after more than a century
One of the last of Philadelphia old-school oyster houses is closing after 103 years. Snockey’s on Second Street, family-owne ...
10 years ago
Understanding a slave’s essential role in the Colonial kitchen
The center of many homes is the kitchen; for a lot of people that is where the most activity and gathering happens. That was also true in ...
10 years ago
Should Black Friday be renamed Museum Friday?
Museums are normally like Loverboy: they’re working for the weekend. Typical Friday attendance is meh, but Black Friday is ...
10 years ago
National project asks faithful to pray for political leaders
In late 2004, Matthew Barnes was working at a hardware store when he heard a sermon about praying for political leaders. The Bible ...
10 years ago
Encore for iconic Camden recording company — with a new spin
The history of recorded music has found a home in an unlikely place: a former bank building in Berlin, New Jersey. The Vault is a ...
10 years ago
ListenReview: A joyful, hopeful ‘Black Nativity’
The Christmas show “Black Nativity” was written by the late poet Langston Hughes, who wanted his African American culture to ...
10 years ago
ListenPhilly Art Museum recognizes Bruce Mau, visionary designer — of ideas
Every year, the Philadelphia Museum of Art gives its Design Excellence Award to a visionary architect or designer of things. This ye ...
10 years ago
Deadly Delaware roads The signs on Delaware roadways say ‘Heavy Ped Traffic’. It’s a warning to motorists th ...
Air Date: November 20, 2015
Philly concertmaster orchestrates spiritual, technical spheres of music at Bucks college
The concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra has partnered with a small Christian university in Bucks County to create an annual music ...
10 years ago
ListenIt’s nothing you’re used to. Or even prepared for. But the depth of flavor draws you into an experience you didn’t know you’d bee ...
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Please Touch Museum bounces back from bankruptcy
The Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia expects to emerge from bankruptcy proceedings, with an additional $10 million in its coffers,&nbs ...
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