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Nils Lofgren and Bruce Springsteen perfrom
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Bruce Springsteen, Philly Naked Bike Ride and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 22–25: A bookstore crawl in Philly, house music in N.J. and nighttime art in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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United States' Jaime Czarkowski and Megumi Field compete in the duet free routine of artistic swimming at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
Delaware
International
Sports

Delaware Olympic silver medalist swimmer returns, preps for start of college career

Megumi Field had a busier summer than most incoming freshmen this fall at Stanford, winning the silver medal as part of Team USA's synchro swim team.

2 years ago

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Rue Landau tands in front of artwork
Government
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Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Philly City Hall to display artwork by former UArts students and staff

The exhibition in November is part of City Council’s response to the sudden closure of the Center City art school.

2 years ago

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John Oates playing guitar on stage
Music
Philadelphia

John Oates returns to his roots for Philadelphia Folk Festival 2024

John Oates is celebrating his new album “Reunion” with a heartfelt return to folk.

2 years ago

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Pink in the air performing
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P!nk, Philadelphia Folk Festival, Boyz II Men and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 15–18: Philadelphia Folk Festival, Boyz II Men in New Jersey and Super Trans Am: The Super '70s Concert Experience in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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Gangstagrass performs
Community Events
Music
Philadelphia

Philadelphia Folk Festival returns this weekend at Old Pool Farm

After a hiatus in 2023, the festival’s seven stages will once again provide a soundtrack for campers.

2 years ago

Eagles teammates Jordan Mailata, Jason Kelce, and Lane Johnson are back for an all-new holiday album, this time dubbed
Music
Philadelphia
Sports
6abc

3rd Philly Special Christmas album in the works, Lane Johnson says

The Eagles' offensive tackle said he, Jordan Mailata and Jason Kelce hope to have something soon for this year.

2 years ago

Marchers walk down the street, displaying signs and a large banner that reads
Philadelphia
Poetry
Policing
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1 year later, Eddie Irizarry is remembered in poetry

On Aug. 14, the anniversary of his shooting by Philadelphia police, an anthology of poetry about police violence is published.

2 years ago

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Jordan Baumgarten sits in a chair with his dog
Books
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Kensington photography book captures a bubble of joy inside a neighborhood in crisis

The photography in “The Group for Mutual Improvement” shows a group of misfit Kensington neighbors building unlikely bonds.

2 years ago

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Preservation Hall Jazz Band
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Community Events
Delaware
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Ardmore Rock N’ Ride, Pierogi Fest, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Obon Festival, New Hope Auto Show and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 8 - 11: Obon Festival in Philly, Dave Mason’s Traffic Band in N.J., and Preservation Hall Jazz Band in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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A dancer is seen from the National Ballet of Ukraine
International
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

National Ballet of Ukraine includes Philly on first U.S. tour in over 30 years

The company based in Kyiv has not done a multi-city tour of the U.S. in over 30 years. It will come to Philly in an act of cultural diplomacy.

2 years ago

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People in the gallery
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Barnes Foundation and St. Joe’s University launch a degree program together

The unique collaboration will leverage the Barnes’ art holdings and St. Joe’s University teaching resources.

2 years ago

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A woman standing on stage in front of a microphone
Media
TV

WORLD channel now airs on WHYY television services and features a range of global programming

WHYY television viewers have access to stories with the goal of bringing a human element to “conflicts, movements and cultures.”

2 years ago

Elijah Booker on drums with Gerald Veasley
K-12
Music
Philadelphia

Philly jazz bassist holds workshop for student musicians at the Mann Center as part of summer program

Top musicians are teaching jazz music to middle and high school students in Philadelphia through the All City Orchestra Summer Academy.

2 years ago

Actors at Hedgerow Theatre perform a fight scene from ''A Midsummer Night's Dream,'' set in a boarding school and reimagined with same-sex romantic partners by Mauckingbird Theatre. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
Business
Pennsylvania
Performing Arts

What did the pandemic do to your favorite theater company? Some survived, others didn’t make it

The pandemic caused an existential crisis for many small theaters and theater companies in the Philadelphia area.

2 years ago

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