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Debuting on Broadway, Jackson Hayes from Middletown, Delaware, plays the role of Little Michael Jackson in MJ: The Musical.
Delaware
Kids
Music
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From Young Simba to Little Michael Jackson, Broadway’s doors open for 12-year-old Delawarean

After touring the country as Simba in “The Lion King,” Jackson Hayes is now playing a young Michael Jackson in Broadway’s “MJ: The Musical.”

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Toby Keith is seen performing
NPR
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Country music star Toby Keith dies at 62

Keith announced on social media in 2022 that he had been having chemotherapy and radiation treatments for stomach cancer.

1 year ago

Part of the exhibit
Gender
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Philadelphia
Sculpture
Visual Arts

Historical Society spotlights a century of Philly public art by women

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania partnered with the Association for Public Art for their exhibit, "Public Art in Philadelphia: A Legacy Shaped by Women."

1 year ago

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning in Game 2 of the baseball NL Championship Series in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023
Philadelphia
Sports

Bring on the Fightins: Here’s what to watch as Phillies head to spring training

The Phillies will begin spring training on Saturday, Feb. 24 against the Toronto Blue Jays in Dunedin, Florida.

1 year ago

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The troll sculpture Rosa Sunfinger tends to plants growing in a small car.
Animals
Environment
Philadelphia
Sculpture

The trolls at Philly Zoo have a message: Save nature and you’ll save yourself

A set of troll sculptures made from reclaimed wood by Thomas Dambo presses visitors to think about the environment.

1 year ago

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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) falls over Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21)
Philadelphia
Sports

76ers center Joel Embiid to miss more games because of injured meniscus in left knee

Embiid was already set to sit out Thursday night at Utah and will now also miss a game Saturday against Brooklyn.

1 year ago

The 28th annual African American Children's Book Fair at the Community College of Philadelphia was held pre-pandemic on Feb. 8, 2020
Books
History
Kids
Philadelphia

An ‘imperative’ event, the African American Children’s Book Fair is back Feb. 3 with renowned Black authors and more

Founder Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati said the book fair is a testament to what the Philadelphia community needs and wants.

1 year ago

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Brittany Davis, Patricia Floyd and Walter DeShields in the Bristol Riverside Theater production of
Things To Do
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Black History Month, NoLibs Restaurant Week, Freezefest and ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Feb. 1 - Feb 4: NoLibs Restaurant Week in Philly, “Escape to Margaritaville” in N.J. and Bob Marley's birthday celebration in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.

1 year ago

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In a photo from 1953, boys puff out their chests for the photographer on Grant Street Beach. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
History
New Jersey
Outdoors
Race & Ethnicity

Beach body: Cape May shows off its scrapbook of a historically Black beach

The Carroll Gallery at the Emlen Physick estate displays family photos of Grant Street Beach, the city’s once-segregated beach.

1 year ago

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WHITEHOUSEARTSUMMIT
NPR
Innovation
Visual Arts

The arts span every facet of life – the White House just hosted a summit about it

Organized by the White House Domestic Policy Council and the NEA, the event sought to explore how the arts can improve health and foster relationships for collaboration.

1 year ago

File photo: Chita Rivera arrives at the 72nd annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 10, 2018, in New York. Rivera, the dynamic dancer, singer and actress who garnered 10 Tony nominations, winning twice, in a long Broadway career that forged a path for Latina artists, died Tuesday. She was 91. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Music
National
Performing Arts

Chita Rivera, revered and pioneering Tony-winning dancer and singer, dies at 91

Rivera first gained wide notice in 1957 as Anita in the original production of “West Side Story.” In August 2009, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

1 year ago

In this grab taken from video, activists gesture after throwing soup at the glass protecting the Mona Lisa, at the Louvre Museum, in Paris, Sunday. Jan. 28, 2024, shouting slogans advocating for a sustainable food system.
International
Protests
Visual Arts

Climate activists throw soup at glass protecting Mona Lisa in Paris as farmers’ protests continue

Two women with the words “FOOD RIPOSTE” written on their t-shirts could be seen in a video posted on social media Sunday throwing the soup.

1 year ago

Actors Abdul Sesay and Jessica Johnson play former lovers, Kaila and Marc, in a steamy kitchen scene for InterAct Theatre Company’s world premiere production of
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Intimacy coach helps Philly actors ‘de-sexualize’ steamy scenes on stage

An inside look at how InterAct Theatre Co. preps its cast to perform sensually without crossing personal boundaries.

1 year ago

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) reacts after making a basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks,
Philadelphia
Sports

Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid named to NBA All-Star team

Embiid is the reigning NBA MVP, two-time defending scoring champion and current NBA scoring leader.

1 year ago

U.S. singer Madonna performs
Things To Do
Community Events
Music
Performing Arts
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Philly Tattoo Fest, Madonna, Lunar New Year and Dinos After Dark in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Jan. 24 - 28: Tattoo Fest in Philly, “The Producers” in N.J., and Common in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

1 year ago

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