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Cherry blossoms on a tree
Things To Do
Delaware
New Jersey
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Cherry Blossom Festival, Philadanco and ‘Hadestown’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

April 11–14: Chef Conference in Philly, Vicki Lawrence in N.J. and “Deathtrap” in Del. are among the weekend highlights.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts passes against the New York Giants during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, in Philadelphia.
International
Philadelphia
Sports

Eagles will face Packers in Brazil in Friday night season opener

The Sept. 6 matchup in Sao Paulo will mark the first time since 1970 that the NFL has played a Friday night game on the season’s opening weekend.

1 year ago

Dawn Staley
National
Sports
TV

Women’s NCAA title game outdraws the men’s championship with an average of 18.9 million viewers

Four million more people watched South Carolina and Philly-native coach Dawn Staley beat Iowa and superstar Caitlin Clark than Monday’s men’s final between UConn and Purdue.

1 year ago

Three people are seen holding up eclipse glasses as the eclipse streaks across Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Space

Scenes from the solar eclipse: Clouds obscure the Philly region’s moment with the sun

Uncooperative weather during the eclipse could not darken the Delaware Valley’s celestial spirit.

1 year ago

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Jesse Crooks, projectionist Renew Theaters
Community Events
History
Movies
Pennsylvania

The dying art of 35mm cinema: How the Ambler Theater is keeping ‘one of the closest things we have to magic’ alive

From April 12–14, the theater is holding its annual 35mm Film Festival to showcase nine classic features, such as “The Wizard of Oz,” “Evil Dead II” and “Rififi.”

1 year ago

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Cheeseburger
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Sports

In the shadow of wrestling’s biggest spectacle, pro wrestlers defined their legacies in shows throughout Philadelphia

Pro wrestlers showcased their “Labor of Love” at Philly shows this past week, including Ring Of Honor’s homecoming.

1 year ago

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Jason Kelce and Lane Johnson at WrestleMania 40
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Sports
6abc

Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson shock crowd with cameos in WrestleMania 40

The former Eagles center made his WWE debut Saturday when he and the Eagles offensive tackle helped Rey Mysterio and Andrade take down Santos Escobar and Dominik Mysterio.

1 year ago

the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton, N.J.
History
Military
New Jersey

‘An exciting time in history’: Old Barracks Museum in Trenton gets accreditation ahead of U.S. Semiquincentennial

The museum, housed in buildings dating from 1758, is one of two new museums to receive accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums.

1 year ago

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movie theater
Community Events
Movies
Pennsylvania

New Hope Film Festival opens this weekend, continuing its 14-year mission of highlighting independent filmmakers

The festival features 85 films from 16 countries. All screenings are happening at the New Hope Arts Center.

1 year ago

art installation
Criminal Justice
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

A giant glass box has landed at Philly’s Independence Mall. Who are those people inside?

A new pop-up installation in Center City advocates for clean slate laws using life-size stacks of paperwork.

1 year ago

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Photo submission to past Philly Photo Day. (Kennedy Christopher, 2013)
Media
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Philly Photo Day returns after a 9-year hiatus

The photography institute TILT is bringing back its city-wide photo-sharing project.

1 year ago

Jerry Kaba helps Jett Biggert choreograph their victory inside a practice ring before AWFUL Wrestling stages its MocaMania event. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
Community Events
Philadelphia
Sports

Before WrestleMania starts in Philly this weekend, local wrestlers clown around

AWFUL wrestling performance art sets the stage for this weekend’s pro wrestling finale.

1 year ago

Wells Fargo Center and Lincoln Financial Field
Community Events
Philadelphia
Sports

‘This is their Mecca:’ South Philly braces for a jam-packed WrestleMania weekend

Philadelphia Convention and Tourism Bureau anticipates 50,000 visitors will travel to Philadelphia for WrestleMania weekend.

2 years ago

Festival grounds
Community Events
Music
Philadelphia
6abc

Philly’s Made in America festival is canceled again this year

This announcement comes after the festival was canceled in 2023 due to "severe circumstances outside of production control."

2 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper, right, gets interviewed as Brandon Marsh, left, and Bryson Stott, center, celebrate with him following the baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia
Sports

Phillies slugger Bryce Harper homers for his first 3 hits of the season

“I’m not satisfied with one, or two, or three," said Harper. "You know how I am."

2 years ago

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