
Arts & Entertainment
Comedian Tom Smothers, one-half of the Smothers Brothers, dies at 86
The National Comedy Center, on behalf of his family, said in a statement Wednesday that Smothers died Tuesday following a cancer battle.
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Matt Quinn of Mt. Joy says it was ‘truly a dream’ aiding charities during 2 shows at Johnny Brenda’s
“If you would have told me that I could even get a show at Johnny Brenda's would have been a dream,” Matt Quinn told WHYY News.
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Listen 1:11With photos and audio, a new exhibition highlights Chinese migration to Costa Rica, and how the people and their culture changed over time.
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Listen 3:20To die for: The Science History Institute shows us how we dye
A new exhibition at the Science History Institute, BOLD, tracks the cultural and environmental impacts of synthetic dyes.
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Listen 2:57Like every Christmas throughout its eight-and-a-half decades — excluding 2020, for obvious reasons — the South Philly institution is open for a full day of business.
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For 5 years, Cherry Street Pier has given us a reason to visit the Delaware River
Since 2018 the former industrial fruit dock has fostered an artist community to give people a reason to visit the waterfront.
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Listen 1:04Dec. 21 - 24 : Samara Joy in Philly, Motown Holiday tribute in N.J., and WinterQueen concert in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:17These Philly places have played a part in winter holiday history
From the cultivation of poinsettias in Bartram’s Garden to the first public menorah lighting on Independence Mall, Philly has earned its spot in holiday history.
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Philadelphia couple Peter Heacock and Marie Hart created the seven-minute stop-motion special in their Mt. Airy home.
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Here’s everything you need to know for the 2024 Mummers Day Parade
The Mummers Day Parade is back and will be strutting down Broad Street on Jan. 1.
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Timeless Holiday Classic, ‘Black Nativity’ returns to Philadelphia through John Graves Productions
The 1961 Langston Hughes classic returns to Philadelphia through the eyes of Philly native producer, John Graves III.
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Listen 1:05Philadelphia celebrates 50th year of ‘TubaChristmas’ with performance at Cherry Street Pier
Tubas and euphoniums were the stars of the show, with hundreds of people gathering to hear their favorite holiday classics.
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Listen 1:14How this Philly artist breathes life into puppet creations through the magic of belief
Sebastienne Mundheim latest work brings fantastic creatures from Roald Dahl’s BFG to the stage at Arden Theatre Company.
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NFL bans Eagles security chief Dom DiSandro from sideline for rest of regular season, AP sources say
Both people, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the league hasn’t announced its decision, said DiSandro can return to the sideline for the playoffs.
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Ohtani’s out, but Phillies efforts to sign international talent is far from over
Perhaps players from Japan or the Dominican Republic can get the Phils over the top.
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