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A Washington Commanders helmet and Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris
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76ers owner’s group has agreement to buy Washington Commanders: AP sources

Harris and Rales are set to pay $6 billion for the storied NFL franchise.

3 years ago

Cherry blossoms at Fairmount Park along Kelly Drive. (Ella Lathan/WHYY News)
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Cherry Blossom Festival, Slow Art Day, Festival of Colors in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

April 14 - April 16: Wine & Daffodils in Del., Cherry Blossom Fest in Philly, Chicago Experience in South Jersey are among the weekend event highlights.

3 years ago

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Confetti is visible in the air as people celebrate in front of a mural on a building.
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A crane rises in Chinatown

Mural Arts Philadelphia developed a giant, iconic image on the new 21-story Crane Building that can be seen for miles.

3 years ago

Chelsea's Christian Pulisic reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea
International
Philadelphia
Sports

Premier League preseason tournament matches coming to Philly this summer

Pa. native Christian Pulisic’s Chelsea will kick off the inaugural Premier League Summer Series on July 22 at Lincoln Financial Field.

3 years ago

Julieta Zavala poses with one of her designs currently on display at the Delaware Art Museum.
Delaware
Performing Arts
Visual Arts

Delaware Art Museum highlights Latino culture in temporary exhibit

The Delaware Art Museum is exhibiting “Estampas de la Raza” to highlight the Latino community's cultures, traditions, identities, struggles, and memories.

3 years ago

Michael Barnes embraces his 13-year-old son, Elijah, behind a drum set at the Clef Club.
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Philadelphia
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How Philly’s next mayor may rely on arts groups to address civic problems

Mayoral candidates say they want to use the arts to address civic problems. Some even see it as an important part of anti-violence work.

3 years ago

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Rabbits invaded the South Street Easter Promenade and provided attendees with chocolate eggs and bunny ears
Community Events
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Philadelphia
Religion

Philadelphians hop down South Street for 90th annual Easter Promenade

Sunday’s sunny skies and warm weather, paired with colorful attire, made for a perfect South Street Easter Promenade.

3 years ago

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Tiger Woods lines up a putt on the 16th hole during the weather-delayed second round of the Masters golf tournament
NPR
National
Sports

Tiger Woods has withdrawn from the Masters over a plantar fasciitis injury

The five-time Masters champion completed seven holes of his third round on Saturday before play was called off due to inclement weather.

3 years ago

Members of the Philadelphia 76ers raise the NBA championship trophy in 1983,
History
Philadelphia
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The guy who worked for one of the best teams in Philly sports history — and one of the worst

Ron Rabena recalls the vibe of two Sixers seasons that couldn’t have been more different.

3 years ago

Paradigm gallery is holding its first show at its new home on Third Street in Old City. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Visual Arts

New art gallery in Old City launches with an exhibition of Black healing

After 13 years of renting, Paradigm bought a 5-story building on 3rd St., inaugurating it with new work by Nazeer Sabree about Black healing.

3 years ago

Steve Wilson gives a thumbs up as he poses, decked out in Phillies gear.
Philadelphia
Sports

Fans flock to Phillies home opener to launch a new season of hope

The Phillies lost the World Series last year, and started this season with a slump, but 45,000 fans at Friday’s home opener can’t be wrong.

3 years ago

Quinta Brunson in her classroom on the show 'Abbott Elementary.'
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K-12
Philadelphia
TV

How ‘Abbott Elementary’ helps teachers process the absurd realities of their job

'Abbott Elementary' draws inspiration from the very real conditions in Philadelphia's public schools.

3 years ago

People dressed as Easter bunnies pose for a photo.
Things To Do
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Easter Promenade, Passover, Marc Broussard, and Paul Robeson’s birthday celebration in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

April 6 - April 9: Yamato in Del., Easter Promenade in Philly, and Super Sand Sculptures in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

3 years ago

Listen 5:13
The Philadelphia Phillies' new PhanaVision scoreboard at Citizens Bank Park will be one of the largest video screens in Major League Baseball
Philadelphia
Sports
6abc

Philadelphia Phillies home opener moved to Friday due to rain in forecast

The Philadelphia Phillies home opener will now be held on Friday, April 7, at 3:05 p.m. All gates will open at 12:35 p.m.

3 years ago

Members of the Philadelphia String Band Association, dressed in elaborate costumes, strut in Haddon Township
Community Events
Music
New Jersey
Performing Arts

Mummers will come to New Jersey to strut along Haddon Avenue

The Mummers are coming to New Jersey to strut in an event organized by Camden County, Haddon Township, and Haddonfield.

3 years ago

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