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Laurel Hill Cemetery mechanic Ed Bernstein checks under the hood of the 1947 Pontiac Superior hearse, FYNLRYD
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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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Johan Rojas at bat in a game
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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.

2 years ago

The Beatles waving to fans in 1964
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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.

2 years ago

diorama of cilvil war reenactment with cats
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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.

2 years ago

Joseph Ahmed rehearses his solo show ''Half Magic,'' about unpacking his mixed-race childhood, at the Fidget Space, one of the stages of the Cannonball Festiva
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

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.

2 years ago

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Aerosmith performs onstage
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Aerosmith, Sting, Labor Day Volksfest, Vienna Light Orchestra, and Brazilian Day in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 31 - Sept. 3: Aerosmith in Philly, Sting in N.J., Arts and Jazz Fest in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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Portrait of Anna Bogdanyk
Immigration
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Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Ukrainian 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.

2 years ago

Listen 1:17
Bruce Springsteen and Steven Van Zandt singing into a microphone on stage
Music
Philadelphia
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New 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.

2 years ago

Philadelphia artist Kala Hagopian puts finishing touches on “The Office” mural in Scranton, supported by NBC and Peacock with the authorization of all 17 actors
Pennsylvania
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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.

2 years ago

A view of the 69th Street bridge
Pennsylvania
Public Spaces
Visual Arts

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.

2 years ago

Listen 1:04
A group photo of Delaware leaders and artists
Dance
Delaware
Movies
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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.

2 years ago

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Philly Naked Bike Ride 2019
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Philly Naked Bike Ride, Art of Rap, Ukrainian Festival, Philly Bookstore Crawl, and Waterfront Jazz Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 24 - 27: Naked Bike Ride in Philly, Eric Church in N.J., and ‘70s Celebration in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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SAG-AFTRA rally at city hall
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Philly unions rally to show solidarity for actors, writers, and others striking against the studios

The City Hall rally was part of a nationwide effort to garner support for the work stoppage.

2 years ago

File photo: Members of the Philadelphia Orchestra perform. (Chris Lee for Philadelphia Orchestra)
Employment
Music
Philadelphia

Union for Philadelphia Orchestra musicians authorize strike if talks break down

Local 77 of the American Federation of Musicians said Sunday that 95% of voting members approved the strike authorization a day earlier.

2 years ago

Children bounce through a space themed attraction during a press preview of Big Bounce America at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community Events
Philadelphia

The largest inflatable castle in the world is bouncing through Philly

The size of a hockey rink, Big Bounce has landed at the Navy Yard with a bouncy sports zone and Ninja Warrior-style obstacle course.

2 years ago

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