Arts & Entertainment
Northern Pa. man is a finalist in national mullet championship to support veterans
This week is the final round in a nationwide contest for an iconic hairstyle. Shawn Halladay, one of the 25 finalists, is from Gifford in McKean County near Bradford.
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Stars cleaning stars on Philly’s Walk of Fame
City life can tarnish even the brightest star. Some of Philly’s music celebrities came to South Broad Street to keep their legacies bright.
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Kurt Vile is set to headline two shows during Philly Music Fest. Hip-hop pioneer Schoolly D and platinum-selling duo Marian Hill will also perform.
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Listen 1:32SEPTA reopens its underground oculus, for daydreaming
“Philly Daydreaming” is a systemwide art installation profiling SEPTA drivers and riders. The centerpiece is an underground “spaceship.”
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Uosikkinen’s life in music spans more than four decades. He joined WHYY’s “Morning Edition” to chat with host Jennifer Lynn.
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Listen 6:45If you’re a poet or writer looking for connection in Philly, check these monthly events
If you want to share your work, listen to others, or just connect, check out this list of monthly happenings in Philly’s literary scene.
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Sylvester Stallone reached out to the mayor and partnered with the Philadelphia Visitor Center to open a Sly Shop in front of the Art Museum.
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Oct. 5 - 8: OURfest in Philly, Collingswood Book Festival in N.J., and Malcolm Jenkins book-signing in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:30Amtrak’s 30th Street Station now glows like the cathedral it wants to be
A new public art initiative “Art at Amtrak” brings site-specific installations into rail stations along the Northeast Corridor.
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Listen 1:09Kimchi Festival takes over Love Park with Korean food, games, and tasty fun
The daylong event includes free tastings, cooking demos, taekwondo and dance performances, K-pop, and more.
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The area just south of City Hall was transformed as a hub for people who sought cultural programs 30 years ago.
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To Cirque, or not to Cirque? Philly circus pros weigh in on Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil makes the North American debut of “Bazzar” in Philly, a city with a strong homegrown circus scene.
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Listen 2:23The Hollywood writers strike is over, but the actors strike could drag on. Here’s why
The actors union represents many types of performers — actors, dancers, stunt people — each with specific needs that need to be addressed.
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Penn Museum will no longer display exposed human remains
In an update to its Human Remains Policy, the archeology museum will no longer consider exhibiting any exposed human remains.
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Listen 1:14Hurts throws for 319 yards, Elliott’s 54-yarder lifts 4-0 Eagles past Commanders 34-31 in OT
Jalen Hurts threw for 319 yards and two touchdowns, Jake Elliott kicked a 54-yard field goal in overtime to lift the Philadelphia Eagles to a 34-31 win over Washington.
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