Arts & Entertainment
Sweet emotion in Philadelphia as Aerosmith starts its farewell tour, and fans dream on
Get ready to say goodbye to one of America's greatest rock bands. Aerosmith has started their farewell tour, celebrating 50 years of some of the best classic rock ever created
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Jimmy Buffett died of a rare skin cancer
Merkel cell carcinoma has a high risk of recurring and metastasizing, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. About 3,000 new cases are diagnosed in the U.S. each year.
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Laurel Hill Cemetery has a hot rod hearse with the previous owner still inside
FYNLRYD has found its forever home parked just inside the gates of Laurel Hill East.
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The Phillies have evolved into their most powerful form
Baseball’s entering the homestretch, and Philadelphia is one of the only NL wild card teams rising to the challenge.
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When the Beatles were smuggled into Philadelphia… with the help of Frank Rizzo
The Fab Four rode into town on the back of a fish truck, per famed Philly DJ Hy Lit.
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Cats and cannons collide at Gettysburg’s feline-themed Civil War museum
The Civil War Tails museum of Gettysburg, Pa., uses handmade cat figurines and dioramas to portray pivotal battle moments.
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Philly Fringe hubs are expanding exponentially. Is this the future of theater?
The Cannonball Festival now hosts half of the Fringe Festival. Its model of cooperative performance could be the future of theater.
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Listen 3:10Aug. 31 - Sept. 3: Aerosmith in Philly, Sting in N.J., Arts and Jazz Fest in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 4:18Ukrainian refugees in Philly step into the light to have their portraits painted
Dozens of artists at Studio Incamminati painted people displaced by the war in Ukraine. Sale of the portraits will directly support the families.
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Listen 1:17New dates announced for Bruce Springsteen shows in Philadelphia
The shows will now take place next summer: Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, and Friday, Aug. 23, 2024.
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Giant ‘The Office’ mural debuts in Scranton, thanks to a Philly artist team
Kala Hagopian and team spent a year painting the lifelike faces of Michael Scott and the rest of the Dunder Mifflin crew.
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Introducing Upper Darby’s first mural arts program. Large murals coming in spring 2024
UDTJ, an Upper Darby-based social justice nonprofit, is leading the pilot program. Philadelphia Mural Arts served as inspiration for Upper Darby.
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Listen 1:04Longtime ‘Price Is Right’ host Bob Barker dies at 99
Barker used his fame to promote another great passion: animal rights.
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Delaware Arts Alliance captures data to fuel creative growth and policy through statewide initiative
Delaware arts leaders introduced a groundbreaking creative growth plan to address challenges faced by artists across the state.
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Listen 1:15Aug. 24 - 27: Naked Bike Ride in Philly, Eric Church in N.J., and ‘70s Celebration in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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