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Music
Philadelphia

Philly’s Asian pop-rock musicians to gather for a slice of Asian American Pie

A concert of local Asian American–fronted rock bands opens AAPI month.

2 years ago

MH the Verb, Küf Knotz and Christine Elise performing music
Music
Pennsylvania

A free music festival expands to 7 different towns in Bucks and Montgomery counties

After plans for the third Perkasie Porchfest fell through, organizers got in touch with other towns to put together the inaugural BucksMont Bonzeroo music fest on May 11.

2 years ago

''Abbott Elementary'' star Quinta Brunson receives Temple University’s Lew Klein Excellence in Media award and delivers a speech lauding her experience as a Temple student and her upbringing in Philadelphia.
Media
Philadelphia

West Philly native and ‘Abbott Elementary’ star Quinta Brunson honored with Temple’s Klein Excellence in Media Award

Brunson is “not only a talented entertainer and media figure,” said Klein College Dean David Boardman, “she is a powerful advocate for public education.”

2 years ago

Daryl Morey
Philadelphia
Sports

Sixers GM looks ahead to ‘big offseason,’ says team wants to add pieces around Embiid and Maxey

“I owe it to the fans, to ownership, to everybody to get this team in a place where we're competing for championships,” Daryl Morey said.

2 years ago

Rafael Damast
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Visual Arts

‘Estamos Aquí’ flocks into this Puerto Rican neighborhood in Philly

Taller Puertorriqueño’s new permanent street installation traces the history of Fairhill’s Puerto Rican community.

2 years ago

Ballet dancers on stage
Business
Economic Development
Economy
Performing Arts
Visual Arts

Philly’s arts and culture scene is still a ‘powerhouse,’ but pandemic recovery remains uneven

Despite some success stories, many of the region’s arts and culture organizations have not returned to pre-pandemic levels.

2 years ago

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A crafter uses a machine at Crafters Village
Things To Do
Community Events
Delaware
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Philadelphia

Broad Street Run, Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival and Philly Tech Week in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

May 2–5: Sing Us Home Festival in Philly, ''The Bodyguard: The Musical'' in N.J. and Croce Plays Croce in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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Yo-Yo Ma performs
Community Events
Music
Philadelphia

Yo-Yo Ma awarded WHYY Lifelong Learning Award: ‘I’m doing my best’

The world-renowned cellist came to WHYY to be interviewed by Terry Gross. Of course, he brought his cello, Petunia.

2 years ago

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Joel Embiid
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Home court advantage: Sixers owners buying 2,000 Game 6 tickets to keep out Knicks fans

The tickets for first responders, health care professionals and other local organizations will also prevent Knicks fans from taking over the Wells Fargo Center again.

2 years ago

Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey (0) shoots over New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson
Philadelphia
Sports

Tyrese Maxey saves Sixers in OT playoff win, cutting Knicks’ lead to 3-2

The All-Star guard saved Philadelphia from elimination with seven points in the final 25 seconds of regulation, ending Game 5 of the first-round series 112-106.

2 years ago

Joel Embiid
Philadelphia
Sports

76ers lose to Knicks, down 1-3 in first-round playoff series

Joel Embiid played the entire second half after Philadelphia faltered badly when he sat in the first. But the All-Star center couldn’t muster a basket in the fourth quarter.

2 years ago

Taylor Swift themed soaps
NPR
Business
Music

Taylor Swift fans mean business with Tortured Poets soap, Eras yarn, Kelce cookies

There is a thriving industry devoted to selling crafty products inspired by Swift's music and style.

2 years ago

Toledo cornerback Quinyon Mitchell walks on stage during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Detroit.
Philadelphia
Sports

Eagles select cornerback Quinyon Mitchell with the No. 22 pick in the NFL draft

The pick was only the second big move of the night after they kept wide receiver A.J. Brown in the fold with a contract extension.

2 years ago

A mural titled Hope for Future Generations
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

What would a future without guns look like? Ask an artist

Ten artists were asked to invent a future world that doesn’t have guns. Their responses range from spiritual to science fiction fantasy.

2 years ago

The title role of Madame Butterfly in Opera Philadelphia's production is represented by a puppet, voiced and manipulated by Karen Chia-ling Ho.
Music
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Opera Philadelphia’s ‘Madame Butterfly’ evades ‘Puccini’s trap’ with an operatic puppet

The short story and opera is both beautiful and a problem. Opera Philadelphia designed a puppet to help it avoid orientalism.

2 years ago

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