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Photo essay: West Philly Porchfest fills the neighborhood with cool tunes and good vibes

The neighborhood’s annual DIY festival didn’t disappoint, with dozens of performances dotting the neighborhood Saturday.

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FILE - The Philadelphia Orchestra teams up with 250 singers from four choirs during a rehearsal for 'Philadelphia Voices' at the Kimmel Center. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

Kimmel Center’s historic tribute: Marian Anderson Hall unveiled

Formerly known as Verizon Hall, the home of the Philadelphia Orchestra is now named in honor of the late singer, Civil Rights icon and Philadelphia legend.

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Tierra Whack and her band with the Phanatic
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Tierra Whack: NPR Tiny Desk Concert

The Philly rapper gave playful, grade school shenanigans in her Tiny Desk featuring a surprise visit from the Phillie Phanatic.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola is doused with water by Alec Bohm, left, and Bryson Stot
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Phillies set to reign in London as best team in National League

The team will play two games against the New York Mets on Saturday and Sunday at London Stadium for the league’s third visit to the country in the past five years.

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Free Library of Philadelphia Parkway Central Branch, 1901 Vine St.
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Philly’s Free Library fired Author Event staff before they could quit

In a confusing couple of days, a breakdown inside the Free Library led to opposing postings about the future of the Author Event series.

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African heritage dancers perform at Philadelphia's Odunde Festival.
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Odunde, art festivals and Pride events this weekend in Philly

The Odunde Festival, Art for the Cash Poor and West Philly Porchfest are some of the things happening this weekend.

1 year ago

There Was Nothing You Could Do: Bruce Springsteen’s “Born In The U.S.A.” and the End of the Heartland by Steven Hyden
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Performing Arts

Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.” anniversary, UArts in Philadelphia closing

The legendary album of the Boss turns 40 and we reflect on the impact of Bruce Springsteen's music and what it says about our region, country, politics and more.

Air Date: June 4, 2024 12:00 pm

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Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Celebrating Black joy: The enduring appeal of the Roots Picnic

The Roots hosted the 15th iteration of their iconic Philly music festival with performances from Jill Scott, André 3000 and more.

1 year ago

a scene from the play
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Philadelphia
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Mt. Airy’s Quintessence Theatre sets the table for Juneteenth with a modern classic about the Civil War

Suzan-Lori Parks’ “Father Comes Home From the Wars,” set during the Civil War, has its Philadelphia premiere during Juneteenth.

1 year ago

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People walk the sidewalk off North American Street
Philadelphia
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Visual Arts

Forman Arts Initiative acquires a city block in Kensington for an arts campus

The future art incubator hub at the 2200 block of North American Street will be designed with community input.

1 year ago

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Massive pride flag getting unfurled at Philly Pride.
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Pride March and Festival, Roots Picnic, Philly Beer Week and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

May 30–June 2: Roots Picnic in Philly, Snoop Dogg in N.J. and Ladybug Music Festival in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

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Those enjoying the LadyBug Music Festival sat at one of the festival's designated rest spots, where food vendors await, during the 2023 event. (Courtesy of Moonloop Photography)
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Dance
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Ladybug Music Festival returns to Wilmington to empower women in music and address gender inequality

The annual festival returns Friday with a lineup of more than 30 women artists spanning the genres of hip-hop, R&B, rock and country.

1 year ago

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African heritage dancers perform at Philadelphia's Odunde Festival.
Community Events
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Odunde Festival returns to Philly for its 49th year of celebrating African American culture

The street festival will be on Sunday, June 9, spanning about 15 blocks in the area of 23rd and South streets in Center City.

1 year ago

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Talia Schlanger on stage
Music
Philadelphia

Former ‘World Cafe’ host Talia Schlanger embraces emotional truth in her debut album, ‘Grace for the Going’

Talia Schlanger once interviewed performers for a living — Sting, Lizzo, Macy Gray and Willie Nelson among them. Now she’s on the other side of the microphone.

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Kevin Donahue poses for a portrait
Media
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Billy Penn’s next editor is Kevin Donahue

Media executive to lead a team of Philadelphia reporters and digital journalists.

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