
Arts & Entertainment
Disney takes over the Franklin Institute with 100 years of movies, music, and ‘magic’
Six things to look for at the world premiere of the entertainment company’s centennial exhibition.
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After 164 years, descendants of Frederick Douglass and John Brown finally meet
The great-great-grandsons of Frederick Douglass and John Brown rendezvous in Philadelphia at a play about their ancestors.
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Feb. 16 - Feb. 19: Black dance tribute in Del., “Disney 100” exhibit in Philly, and “The Wild Party” in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
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Listen 6:21An ode to Harlem developed in Philly
The Negro Ensemble Company, of New York, came to Penn Live Arts in West Philadelphia to develop its new play about gentrification.
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Listen 1:27Philadelphia could get an ‘Office of Music’ to support local artists and boost the industry
A recent Council bill would put creation of the office on the November ballot for voters to decide.
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‘Interior Chinatown’ is the Free Library of Philadelphia’s all-city read
The comic novel written like a TV screenplay by Charles Yu takes on serious issues of being Asian in America. He’s now turning it into a TV show.
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Listen 1:18Hedgerow Theatre, the ‘mother of Philadelphia theater,’ turns 100
Hedgerow Theatre in Rose Valley, Pa., was once America’s leading repertory theater company.
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Listen 1:32Philly ASL performer goes viral during Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime show
Justina Miles, a Philadelphia native, took the internet by storm with her ASL interpretation of Rihanna's medley of hit songs.
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De La Soul co-founder Trugoy the Dove dead at 54
David Jude Jolicoeur, known widely as Trugoy the Dove and one of the founding members of the Long Island hip hop trio De La Soul, has died. He was 54.
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Questionable late flag takes drama out of Super Bowl ending
Many fans — and some football commentators — disagreed with the call. Former NFL tight end Greg Olsen wasn't happy with the decision on the Fox broadcast.
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What’s a catch? Super Bowl raises the question again
The question was asked a few times during the Super Bowl between the Chiefs and Eagles.
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Super Bowl field turns into a super slip and slide
“It was like playing on a water park," Eagles left tackle Jordan Mailata said.
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Jalen Hurts’ brilliant Super Bowl effort falls short
Whether it was through the air or on the ground, Jalen Hurts dominated the Super Bowl offensively for the Philadelphia Eagles. It just wasn't enough to outduel Patrick Mahomes
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Rihanna soars in Super Bowl halftime performance
The performance lacked the surprise guests stars included in many previous Super Bowl halftimes, save one — her representative revealed afterward that the singer is pregnant.
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Eagles take Super Bowl lead behind 4th down conversions
Nick Sirianni's fourth-down aggressiveness paid off in a big way for the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl.
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