Arts & Entertainment
Renovations rob 200-year-old barn of aspects artists prized
The crumbling Swede Run Barn, a 200-year-old structure in Moorestown, N.J., had to be either rebuilt or completely destroyed. The publicl
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12 years ago
In photos: London Olympics 2012
From the opening ceremonies to Michael Phelps becoming the most decorated Olympian in the history of the games, the 2012 London Olympics
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12 years ago
Descendants of a Colonial slave convene in Philly
There will be a keynote speaker, presentations about developing small businesses, and exposition tables hawking products and services at
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12 years ago
Philly joins in the lunchtime dance movement
On Wednesday in Old City, some Philadelphia office workers ate lunch with a side of beat.
The Painted Bride on Vine Street pushed
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12 years ago
Calls for boycott and ‘buycott’ sound in Chick-fil-A controversy
“I love fried chicken sandwiches at Chick-fil-A. The problem is, I have a lot of gay friends, and I love them too,” said Hila
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12 years ago
Zoo with Roy blogger on Phillies trade: ‘Find the positive’
The anonymous Zoo With Roy blogger has some opinions about today’s MLB trades. The key, he says, is to find the positive. How
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12 years ago
Equipment changes are game-changer for gymnasts and manufacturers
Parkettes National Gymnastics Training Center in Allentown is an Olympic powerhouse. Robin Netwall is a former gymnast who’s been a
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12 years ago
An Olympic primer on the sport of field hockey
In the U.S., field hockey is primarily a women’s sport. But around the world – particularly in Argentina, India, Australia, and t
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12 years ago
A primer on Olympic gymnastics – artistic and trampoline
Gymnastics events have been a part of the summer Olympics since the first modern Games in 1896.
There are two main gymnastics cate
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12 years ago
N.J. brothers jump at the chance for a spot on Olympic gymnastics team
The trampoline is one of the lesser-known Olympic events. It’s like diving but in reverse — athletes bounce themselves 30 feet in
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12 years ago
Philadelphia will soon be seeing more parklets in more neighborhoods.
The miniature boardwalks that can be installed curbside, in
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12 years ago
Bucks County teen goes viral with Beyoncé copycat video
A Bucks County teenager’s affection for Beyoncé has gone viral. His shot-for-shot remake of one of the pop star’s music vide
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12 years ago
Shakespearean actors reign over ‘King John’ production
Say you and a friend want to play tennis. You have to coordinate together to figure out the logistics. When will you meet? At which court
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12 years ago
A gift of the gods offered up at Princeton University Art Museum
It’s hot, really hot. Perhaps the heat is playing tricks with my mind, and I forget why I’ve come to the Princeton University
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12 years ago
Last year of Peter Nero’s contract with Philly Pops bought out
This article was updated on July 31, 2012.
Peter Nero will conduct the upcoming season of the Philly Pops. It will be his
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12 years ago