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Steven Tyler (left) and Joe Perry of Aerosmith perform during night one of their ''Peace Out: The Farewell Tour'' on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia
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Sweet emotion in Philadelphia as Aerosmith starts its farewell tour, and fans dream on

Get ready to say goodbye to one of America's greatest rock bands. Aerosmith has started their farewell tour, celebrating 50 years of some of the best classic rock ever created

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Musician Jimmy Buffett performs onstage at Jimmy Buffett & Friends: Live from the Gulf Coast, a concert presented by CMT at on the beach on July 11, 2010 in Gulf Shores, Alabama. (Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMT)
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Jimmy Buffett died of a rare skin cancer

Merkel cell carcinoma has a high risk of recurring and metastasizing, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. About 3,000 new cases are diagnosed in the U.S. each year.

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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.

2 years ago

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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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

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

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Pennsylvania
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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
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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.

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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.

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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

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Bruce Springsteen and Steven Van Zandt singing into a microphone on stage
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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
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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
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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

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Longtime ‘Price Is Right’ host Bob Barker dies at 99

Barker used his fame to promote another great passion: animal rights.

2 years ago

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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.

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