Arts & Entertainment
For some, ‘Downton Abbey’ rules the (air) waves
“Downton Abbey” starts its third season this weekend on public television. The ongoing drama surrounding an aristocratic fami ...
12 years ago
PAFA carves out new gallery from office space
The historic Frank Furness building on Philadelphia’s Broad Street, the original Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts building, will h ...
12 years ago
The Mummers strutted up Broad Street in Philadelphia on New Years Day, as they have every year for 125. Creeping up to 40 degrees, ...
12 years ago
App helps locals and tourists alike find Philly history they weren’t even searching for
On New Year’s Day, thousands of people lined up on Broad Street in Philadelphia, their collective attention glued to the Mummers pa ...
12 years ago
New Year’s brings out ‘old country’ food traditions in Philadelphia
January first — an opportunity for a fresh start. And around the globe there are traditional foods that are served to ensure a good yea ...
12 years ago
Recap: What Did You Do This Week?
The weekend beckons. But first, what did you do this week? That’s the question we pose on Fridays to a resident of the ...
12 years ago
ListenHoliday Entertainment Guide – Mummers, countdowns and fireworks
Looking for something to do for New Year’s? WHYY’s Robin Bloom has her picks. ...
12 years ago
Mummers take a fancy to Philly’s drag queens
Mummers and drag queens have finally found common ground. During the Fancy Brigades’ New Year’s Day competition at the Pennsy ...
12 years ago
Philadelphia arts officials advising Israeli city
Some Philadelphia city officials are spending the holiday week in Israel. Gary Steuer, the head of Philadelphia’s office of ...
12 years ago
Certain Poor Shepherds, Scene 7: The stars, a hard truth, and a sweet surprise
In Day 7 of “Certain Poor Shepherds,” our Christmas tale by Chris Satullo and Tony Auth, the story concludes with one parting ...
12 years ago
Certain Poor Shepherds, Scene 6: There arose such a clatter
In Day 6 of “Certain Poor Shepherds,” our Christmas tale by Chris Satullo and Tony Auth, our heroine, Nora Gallagher, takes h ...
12 years ago
Certain Poor Shepherds, Scene 5: Tomato soup, good dirt and Amadeus
In Day 5 of “Certain Poor Shepherds,” our Christmas tale by Chris Satullo and Tony Auth, our heroine Nora Gallagher visits he ...
12 years ago
Robin’s Books ends final chapter in Philly
Robin’s Books as been fading for a long time. In 2007, the 76-year-old family business closed its satellite store and a few ...
12 years ago
Certain Poor Shepherds, Scene 4: Coffee, skee ball and brews
In day 4 of “Certain Poor Shepherds,” our Christmas tale by Chris Satullo and Tony Auth, heroine Nora Gallagher finds out tha ...
12 years ago
A look behind the scenes of ‘Certain Poor Shepherds’
Chris Satullo and Tony Auth joined NewsWorks Tonight host Dave Heller for a look behind the scenes at the making of “Certain Poor S ...
12 years ago