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Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Father Divine’s ‘fascinating personality’ sizzles through the storyline of this new Philly theater show

“Crumbs From the Table of Joy” has an interesting connection to the preacher whose namesake hotel still towers over North Broad.

2 years ago

Ted Daeschler looking at Tiktaalik
Animals
Biology

How it started, how it’s going: A fish story at Drexel’s Academy of Natural Sciences

The first fish to crawl onto land 375 million years ago was discovered in 2004. It became a media darling. Now, for the first time, you can see it in person.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Billy Penn

WURD Radio celebrates 20 years of broadcasting the many voices of Philadelphia’s Black community

Founded by Walter Lomax Jr. and run by his daughter, Sara Lomax, the station has a lot planned for the future.

2 years ago

A student plays the trombone
Music
Philadelphia

Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts receives $250,000 towards repairs and capital improvement campaign

Funds will go towards its $1.2 million capital improvement campaign, as well as replacing the roof and HVAC systems.

2 years ago

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The old Montgomery County Prison, built in 1854 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, closed in 1987. (Library of Congress)
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Architecture & Design
Incarceration

Preserving the Airy Street Prison, ‘Untenable’ City Bus Depot, ‘Stand Up and Shout’

Today, the debate over Norristown's historic Airy Street prison. And, the new HBO Max documentary "Stand Up and Shout," songs from a Philly high school.

Air Date: November 9, 2023 12:00 pm

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Employment
Movies
TV

Actors and studios make a deal to end Hollywood strikes

SAG-AFTRA workers have been on strike since July, when they joined screenwriters on strike. If the performers approve their new deal, Hollywood may soon come back to life.

2 years ago

A performer on a motorbike kicks their feet in the air
Things To Do
Community Events
Food & Drink
Performing Arts

Philadelphia Street Food Fest, Universoul Circus at Fairmount Park, and the ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcast tour in this week’s Things to Do’

Nov. 9 - 12: Philly Street Food Festival, Exit Zero Jazz Fest in N.J., and ¡Música Bravo! in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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A tree is visible laid on its side in front of a crowd of people outside.
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

With the holiday season fast approaching, Philadelphia begins setting up tree outside City Hall

The concolor fir tree stands at over 50 feet tall and will be on display until January 1.

2 years ago

Emilio Maldonado poses for a photo.
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Philadelphia
Politics

How the next mayor could help artists live and work in Philly

Several organizations offer artists professional development resources in the city. They say a Department of Arts in City Hall could help.

2 years ago

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Elections
Government
Philadelphia

費城藝術領袖希望從該城市的第 100 任市長身上看到什麼

文化領域的領導者意識到藝術並不是一根魔杖。 他們認為城市的下一任市長應該將藝術視為一種可以利用的工具。

2 years ago

View from the Route 101 trolley. SEPTA can get you to some great fall foliage, if you know what route to take.
Outdoors
Pennsylvania
Transportation
Billy Penn

A guide to leaf peeping on SEPTA

Southeastern Pa. has some of the prettiest autumn colors on the planet. Here’s how to see them without a car.

2 years ago

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Elections

عُمدة فيلادلفيا القادم سيتولَّى الإشراف على الاستعدادات لعام 2026 الحافل بالاستحقاقات

الفعاليات الكبرى التي ستشهدها فيلادلفيا عام 2026 قد تشكِّل نقطة تحوُّل، وستحدث جميعها تحت رعاية العُمدة القادم.

2 years ago

Franklin Institute Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts interacts with one of the institute's exhibits.
Philadelphia
Space

Franklin Institute has a new take on the final frontier

The science museum’s newly expanded exhibition, Wondrous Space, puts outer space within reach.

2 years ago

National Park officials, donors, organizers and planners gather to break ground for the Bicentennial Bell Garden
History
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

The Queen’s bell will live on in Independence Park

The Bicentennial Bell was presented to Philly by Queen Elizabeth II in 1976. It will have a second life in the Benjamin Rush Garden.

2 years ago

Interior at Chika, a Blade Runner-inspired ramen bar from Glu Hospitality and chef Dean Leevongcharoen
Food & Drink
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia

What to expect at Chika, Center City’s Blade Runner-inspired underground ramen bar

The new Center City spot is a venture by Glu Hospitality, with a chef who trained in Japan and previously had his own restaurants.

2 years ago

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