Arts & Entertainment
How the legend of the Levy-O’Meara wedding began
Later on, once the tale of the wedding weekend of Rachel Levy and Aaron O’Meara had settled into legend – to be told and retold a ...
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Mural Arts Program sets up shop in Gallery
The Mural Arts Program has just opened a retail store in Center City. Over the last 25 years, the public art organization has crea ...
13 years ago
Singing a different tune than ‘Christmas Carol’
From the Pennsylvania Ballet’s annual production of “The Nutcracker” to the Walnut Street Theater’s “A Christmas Ca ...
13 years ago
There was no hot chocolate, candy canes or holiday cheer Saturday at Liberty Lands Park in Philadelphia and in lieu of Christmas carols, ...
13 years ago
Soul singer Howard Tate 1939-2011
A great Philadelphia soul singer died over the weekend. Howard Tate was somewhat obscure, but revered amongst aficionados, and sta ...
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Battleship memorial, peace lilies figure in floral tribute to Pearl Harbor
The Hawaiian theme of the 2012 Philadelphia International Flower Show may bring to mind leis, orchids ...
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Stephen Girard documentary casts light on forgotten VIP
A short documentary film about the life of Stephen Girard will premiere in Philadelphia Tuesday. The French-born banker played pivotal ro ...
13 years ago
Writing about illness can help cancer patients feel better
The Pennsylvania Hospital in Center City, Philadelphia, offers writing tips to cancer patients. A daily habit of creative writing ...
13 years ago
With glowing sound, magnetic resonator piano attracts attention
This weekend, two piano concerts will showcase the unique qualities of the magnetic resonator piano. Developed at Drexel Universit ...
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With pension agreement, Philadelphia Orchestra nears resolution of bankruptcy case
The Philadelphia Orchestra has cleared a major hurdle in its bankruptcy proceeding. A previously negotiated agreement between the ...
13 years ago
The perfect holiday playlist: What are your favorite songs?
During the winter holiday season, the air is thick with Christmas songs. Do you have any favorites? Are there any you are sick to death o ...
13 years ago
Beloved carol has deep Philly roots
Ruth Worm volunteers as a greeter at the Church of the Holy Trinity in Rittenhouse Square, where she never fails to inform visitors that ...
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Sweet success: Brothers expand revival of old-fashioned treats in Old City
Shane Candies at Market and Second streets opened in 1911, and closed almost two years ago. Now it ha ...
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Last dance looms for Jeanne Ruddy company
One of Philadelphia’s premiere modern dance companies will dissolve next year. It’s not because the company is broke. ...
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