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Argentina's Angel Di Maria (left) and El Salvador's Nelson Bonilla.
Philadelphia
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Argentina prepares to face El Salvador in Philly in the absence of ‘irreplaceable’ Messi

The legendary captain will not lead the defending FIFA Men’s World Cup champions on the field, after he was ruled out with a hamstring injury.

2 years ago

Disney's 'Frozen the Musical'
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Disney’s ‘Frozen,’ Jo Koy and Garden State Film Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Celebrating Teddy Pendergrass in Philly, The Garden State Film Festival in N.J. and Winterthur’s House of Style Weekend in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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Vintage photo of a very crowded beach
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N.J. State Museum exhibit offers a look at people and life in the Garden State in the 20th century

Rare photos from Grant Castner are part of a special new exhibit at the science, history and art museum.

2 years ago

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The scraggly cherry blossom tree known as Stumpy on March 15 in Washington, D.C. At high tide, the base of the tree's trunk is inundated with several inches of water.
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Environment
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So long, Stumpy. More than 150 of D.C.’s cherry trees have to go as water rises

This will be the last season for about 150 of the famous flowering trees — they'll soon be cut down to adjust to sea-level rise.

2 years ago

History
Music
Philadelphia

The 18th-century instrument founded by a Founding Father

The armonica was invented in London, but its founder called Philadelphia home.

2 years ago

The exterior storefront of Suplex Vintage Wrestling.
History
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Suplex Vintage Wrestling showcases the ‘passion of Philadelphia’ with two floors of WWE nostalgia

“Philadelphia is a wrestling city,” said owner Chris Kindig. “It has a lot of history, it has a lot of prestige. We’re almost obligated to give to that culture.”

2 years ago

Jamie Wyeth
History
Pennsylvania
Visual Arts

Dead cats and cataracts: Jamie Wyeth is ‘Unsettled’

The artist is leaning into the strange and his anxieties about cataract surgery in a new art exhibit.

2 years ago

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Usher addresses the audience after winning Entertainer of the Year during the 55th NAACP Image Awards, Saturday, March 16, 2024, at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
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Usher, Fantasia Barrino, ‘Color Purple’ honored at 55th NAACP Image Awards

Earlier in the ceremony, Usher was honored with the President’s Award for the singer’s public service achievements through his New Look Foundation.

2 years ago

Xenobia Bailey poses for a photo
History
Philadelphia
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Race & Ethnicity
Visual Arts

Downtown Philadelphia street banners honor a historically Black ‘city within a city’

Artist Xenobia Bailey’s “Radical Black Elite” spotlights the civic strength of 18th- and 19th-century Black residents in Philadelphia.

2 years ago

Classical pianist Emanuel Ax is reflected in the lid op a Maene-Viñoly concert grand piano
Architecture & Design
Music
Philadelphia

Philadelphia Orchestra throws Mozart a curve

The orchestra will give the hometown concert debut of a piano with an ergonomically curved keyboard.

2 years ago

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Paul Eaton, chair of fine arts at Girard College, plays the organ in the college chapel.
Music
Pennsylvania
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Religion

Philly Organ Festival uses sacred pipes to make secular music

A week-long music festival on eight church pipe organs around the city brings thunder down from the heavens.

2 years ago

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A prolific songwriter, Michael Knott confronted his demons with both bombast and a quietly fervent spirit. (Matt Wignall)
NPR
Music
National
Religion

Michael Knott, who changed the course of Christian rock, dies at 61

An entire industry wouldn't exist without him, yet few know his name. In his songs, Knott challenged the faithful to examine their faults and hypocrisies.

2 years ago

McGillins Old Ale House on Drury Street in Center City is reputed to be the oldest bar in Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Celebrating St. Paddy’s Day at McGillin’s Olde Ale House: A historic Philadelphia tradition

The port-a-potties have arrived and the green beer is flowing at this Philly mainstay.

2 years ago

an Irish-themed party at a bar
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Books
Community Events
Music
Performing Arts

Philadelphia Organ Festival, Shamrocks & Shenanigans, William H. Macy and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

March 14–17: Boney James in N.J. and Liz Longley in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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A performer stands in front of a screen with clouds
Aging
Community Events
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Philadelphia
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Philadelphia Chamber Music Society to stage festival about dementia

Arts on the Mind seeks to foster connection and meaning for people living with dementia.

2 years ago

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