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At the heart of it all is a heart: Franklin Institute built a state-of-the-art exhibition around an old-fashioned favorite

The “Body Odyssey” exhibit makes visitors’ own bodies part of the show.

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Nia Tate-Ball speaks
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Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s disabled community honors trailblazers featured in ‘American Masters: Renegades’ docuseries

The PBS documentary series “American Masters: Renegades” features five disabled figures who made history in the arts, parental rights and civil rights.

1 year ago

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Neighbors by a new mural
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Billy Penn

Newly unveiled mural helps to protect Cedar Park pedestrians

Unveiled this week, this vibrant art project helps to close off a former turning lane.

1 year ago

Valerie Gay speaks behind a podium
Philadelphia

‘The arts have never been more urgent’: Philly arts leaders make case for their role in civic life

The Cultural Dynamics Summit convened hundreds of arts leaders at Drexel University to discuss the civic role arts can play in government.

1 year ago

Ella Ponizovsky Bergelson by her work
Outdoors
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Visual Arts

An Israeli muralist has been selected for Philly’s Holocaust Memorial Plaza

Ella Ponizovsky Bergelson, based in Berlin, will design a Holocaust mural for a prominent intersection on the Parkway.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia
Sports

Saquon Barkley runs for 2 TDs, Eagles beat Commanders 26-18 to stretch NFC East lead

The Eagles won their sixth straight since their bye to improve to 8-2.

1 year ago

Three versions of Alice Tierney, portrayed by (from left) by Niamh Kelly, HaYoung Nam, and Anastasia Groden, perform on stage at West Chester University's Asplundh Concert Hall during a rehearsal for Melissa Dunphy's opera about the 19th century murder of a sex worker in Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
History
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

An Old City archeologist writes an opera for a murdered 19th century woman

Composer Melissa Dunphy discovered an unsolved murder at her home from 144 years ago. She brings her back to life with “Alice Tierney.”

1 year ago

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a play space with LEGOS
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Final Days for ‘The Art of the Brick’: LEGO masterpieces conclude at the Franklin Institute this Sunday

Among the collection are Philly-themed pieces, like a life-sized Liberty Bell with a crack filled in with rainbow bricks and a statue of Benjamin Franklin.

1 year ago

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Things To Do
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Delaware
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The National Dog Show in Philly, an antiques show in Delaware and Paul Anka in South Jersey in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 14–18: The Philadelphia Art Museum’s annual craft show, the Manayunk Tree Lighting and a wine festival are among weekend highlights.

1 year ago

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Drexel University
Business
Environment
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Philadelphia
Sustainability
Visual Arts

Arts and culture leaders to gather at first-ever Cultural Dynamics Summit at Drexel University

The day-long event, hosted by the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, will explore the intersections of culture and politics in the city.

1 year ago

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Performing Arts
Philadelphia
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WHYY News to host documentary screening highlighting Philadelphia street performer Celestine Tate Harrington

WHYY News will host a screening of the PBS documentary short series “American Masters: Renegades” on Tuesday, Nov. 19.

1 year ago

A sculpture in the exhibit
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Visual Arts

Exhibition of Black figures at the Philly Art Museum is right on time

“The Time Is Always Now” features Black contemporary artists reimagining Black bodies.

1 year ago

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Dance
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Judith Jamison, 81, was an international star of dance rooted in Philadelphia

The principal dancer with the Alvin Ailey Dance Company became its international star, and later its leader.

1 year ago

Leon Bridges on stage
Things To Do
Community Events
Delaware
New Jersey
Philadelphia

Asian American Film Festival, Leon Bridges, and Street Food Fest in Philly in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 7–10: Gooch and the Motion in Delaware, Street Food Festival in Philly and Nick Carter in South Jersey are among the weekend’s highlights.

1 year ago

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Music producer Quincy Jones poses for a portrait
Music

Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91

Over the past 60 years, it was hard to find someone in the music, television or movie industries who did not have some connection to Jones.

1 year ago

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