
Arts & Entertainment
Philly Unity Cup introduces first-ever women’s tournament
Eight women’s teams celebrating the city’s international communities took part in the inaugural competition. Four will face off in the semifinals Sept. 30.
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Listen 1:19Pioneering Black portraitist Barkley L. Hendricks is first artist of color to get solo show at Frick
Born in Philadelphia, Hendricks studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and later attended Yale’s school of art.
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Is the pop star, a noted Eagles fan, stringing him along to wreck his Super Bowl chances? Hey, anything’s possible.
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David McCallum, star of hit TV series ‘The Man From U.N.C.L.E.’ and ‘NCIS,’ dies at 90
McCallum’s work with “U.N.C.L.E.” brought him two Emmy nominations. He returned to television in 2003 in another series with an agency known by its initials — CBS’ “NCIS.”
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A Philly native, Gabriela Sánchez is focused on funding projects that advance social justice, equity and bilingualism.
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Usher to headline the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
The music megastar, who has won eight Grammys, said he’s looking forward to performing on the NFL’s biggest stage.
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Meet the Phillies’ newest pitcher, Orion Kerkering
After a very short stint in the minors, the South Florida high school phenom is landing in the big leagues.
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Dissecting the Phillies-Braves play that almost broke John Kruk
Should Nick Castellanos have let the foul ball drop? John Kruk thought so, but statisticians say the outfielder did the right thing.
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Sept. 21 - 24: Philly Fashion Week in Philly, XPoNential Music Fest in N.J., and Bill Bellamy in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:30People’s Light launches queer playwriting program with a horror story
People’s Light will foster new plays written about the intersection of race and sexuality. It starts with “Bonez,” a blood-splattered horror play.
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Listen 1:28Free little treats you can get when Philly sports teams do well, from beer to burgers and more
When local teams do well, there are several complimentary deals you can unlock for food and drink on the house.
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‘Transforming the art form of ceramics’: Philly artist Roberto Lugo wins $250,000 Heinz Award
The Heinz Award, with its quarter-million dollar purse, was given to the Philly artist who makes ceramics depicting urban life.
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Listen 1:11‘I’m gonna show us the way forward’: Philly names Oyewumi Oyeniyi its new Youth Poet Laureate
Oyeniyi writes poems about what it feels like to be young and Black in Philadelphia.
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Eagles players teamed up with local musicians to produce their second holiday album — featuring classic Christmas carols and an original track by center Jason Kelce.
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Listen 1:45Coatesville vintage racers shifted into high gear during annual grand prix
The annual event is meant to promote tourism and downtown revitalization in Coatesville.
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