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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

wrestlemania illustration
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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Wrestlemania 40 tickets are on sale: What fans should eat, drink, and see when WWE returns to Philly

A local wrestling aficionado rounds up ‘Mania week fun during the giant gathering of “our very weird, sometimes super niche fan base all together in the best city in the U.S.”

2 years ago

Bryce Zenon portrays Zooman, the 15-year-old who fatally shoots a 12-year-old girl in Charles Fuller's ''Zooman and the Sign.'' The play is being staged by Theatre in the X
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Gun Violence
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Philadelphia

After 10 years, is Philly’s Theatre in the X a model for the future of American theater?

The free performance of Charles Fuller’s 1979 drama “Zooman and the Sign” grapples with neighborhood violence that has hardly changed.

2 years ago

Listen 1:37
A woman dancing at a festival
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Food festivals in Philly and Del., ‘The Lion King,’ and Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 17 - 20: Philly Taco Fest, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes in N.J., and the Beer Bourbon & BBQ Fest in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

Listen 5:10
Bruce Springsteen and Steven Van Zandt singing into a microphone on stage
Music
Philadelphia

Bruce Springsteen shows at Citizens Bank Park postponed due to illness

Tickets purchased will still be valid for the rescheduled dates.

2 years ago

Boardwalk Gritty singin' in the rain, for the calendar
Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

‘Cute, furry, and sexy’: Gritty is making a wall calendar, with proceeds going to charity

Long in the works, the calendar will be “cute, furry, and sexy,” per the mascot. Pre-orders are open for participants in the Gritty 5k.

2 years ago

David Devan poses for a photo
Music
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Opera Philadelphia’s leader announces departure as the company tightens its belt

Devan turned Opera Philadelphia into an industry leader. He will leave as the company shrinks and adjusts for a changing world.

2 years ago

Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels took center stage at Cratediggaz Records on Aug. 13, 2023, just days after closing out Hip Hop 50 at Yankee Stadium in front of thousands in New York City. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
History
Music
Philadelphia

‘That’s as legendary as you get’: Darryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels celebrates 50th anniversary of hip-hop in Philadelphia

Cratediggaz Records welcomed hip-hop icon Darryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels to perform an intimate show in Philadelphia, which he said is “like home.”

2 years ago

Listen 1:14
Attendees at the BlackStar Film Festival sit in rows, as seen from above and off to the side.
Community Events
Movies
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

All the best things from BlackStar Film Festival, a community of radical care and place to ‘fall in love’ with Philadelphia

In its first year on South Broad after a decade in West Philly, the BlackStar Film Festival continued to grow, exceeding 2022’s turnout of 12,000 people.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Union's Julian Carranza (left) and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi
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Philadelphia
Sports

The Philadelphia Union faces Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami at Subaru Park

Messi, arguably the greatest male soccer player of all time, has turned around Miami’s form and is helping drive interest in U.S. domestic soccer to a whole new level.

2 years ago

Listen 5:31
Rob Buscher posing at the Shofuso House
History
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

‘Okaeri’ shows how Shofuso Japanese house was built by cultural activism

The Japanese house in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park was saved 40 years ago by former inmates of Japanese internment camps.

2 years ago

Lady B at her studio, posing next to a work station and a mic
History
Music
Philadelphia

‘It gave voice to a generation’: On hip-hop’s 50th birthday, Philly pioneers reflect on its legacy, and its future

In hip-hop’s storied history, Philly has a legacy all its own — one that’s still being forged.

2 years ago

Listen 1:25
Reef the Lost Cauze poses for a photo.
Community Events
History
Music
Philadelphia

Philly artists celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop

Local hip-hop ambassadors and artists are throwing a giant birthday block party Saturday at Eakins Oval.

2 years ago

Listen 1:28
DJ Jazzy Jeff spinning in Philadelphia in 2003.
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Hip-hop’s birthday, New Hope Auto Show, ‘Bridges of Madison County,’ and the Obon Festival in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 10 - 13: Hip-hop celebrations in Philly, 50 Cent & Busta Rhymes in N.J., and “A Quiet Epidemic” screening event in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

Listen 4:54
Michael Lorenzen pitches
Philadelphia
Sports

Michael Lorenzen throws a no-hitter in his home debut with the Phillies, 14th in franchise history

The last no-hitter in Phillies history was thrown by Cole Hamels in 2015.

2 years ago

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