Arts & Entertainment
Prometheus — and other small radio stations — unbound
West Philadelphia station helps bring about a new law giving low-power outlets better representation on the radio dial.
Grass-root
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13 years ago
For one DJ, a calling to work on Christmas
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring–except the local disc jockey.
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13 years ago
Kensington rowhome named project of the year
A rowhome in Kensington has been named the building of the year by the United States Green Building Council.
The organization that
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13 years ago
Report finds Philadelphia is a creative force
It may be difficult to quantify creativity, but a new report issued by Philadelphia’s office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Econ
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13 years ago
The Christmas songs you won’t hear on B-101
Arts reporter and reluctant Christmas song expert Peter Crimmins takes you on an audio stroll through some of his favorite tunes. What ar
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13 years ago
Last weekend, the 30th Street train station in Philadelphia sounded a lot like an old-fashioned typing pool from the TV show Mad Men.
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13 years ago
Brownstoner blog founders in Philly
The Philadelphia version of Brownstoner.com has called it quits. The popular blog about real estate, preservation and urban ecology was a
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13 years ago
Newcomers fancy a part in Mummers Parade
Aryon Hoselton is cutting out a pattern for a wench dress from an old hospital curtain.
He’s also silkscreening, hustling he
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13 years ago
Historical installation intrigues ‘House’ guests
After eight years of arguing, the new President’s House historical installation on Independence Mall is open to the curious, 24 hou
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13 years ago
President’s House balances noble image with true picture
After eight years of controversy, a commemorative installation where the first White House once stood is open.
“The Presiden
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13 years ago
The home where George Washington shared space with his slaves has opened to visitors. The long-buried structure also opened a debat
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13 years ago
PAFA diversity plan reaps big donation
A new strategic plan implemented by the board of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts last fall is reaping rewards. A major collecti
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13 years ago
New award honors Peggy Amsterdam, a champion of the arts
Peggy Amsterdam led the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance until she died of cancer last year, the day after Christmas.
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13 years ago
Opera sets up ‘Shops’ in Comcast building basement
Philadelphia will see the American premiere of a new comic opera this week. But it won’t be at the Academy of Music, nor the Kimmel
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13 years ago
Octavius Catto: A forgotten legacy
Octavius Catto was, in his day, as known for his civil rights activism as was Frederick Douglass.
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