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Arts & Entertainment

The Philadelphia Phillies' new PhanaVision scoreboard at Citizens Bank Park will be one of the largest video screens in Major League Baseball
Philadelphia
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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

A portrait of Gabriela Sanchez
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Music
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

New director of Philly Cultural Fund has a message for the next mayor

Theater artist Gabriela Sanchez will lead the city’s arts granting organization, and wants the next mayor to value the power of the arts.

3 years ago

Ryuichi Sakamoto posing for a portrait in Paris in 1996.
NPR
International
Music

Ryuichi Sakamoto, a godfather of electronic pop, has died

The influential Japanese composer died March 28 from cancer. A wide-ranging musician, the Yellow Magic Orchestra co-founder was a synth-pop idol.

3 years ago

Ears of corn cook on the grill at the Southeast Asian Market
Food & Drink
Outdoors
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Southeast Asian Market returns to FDR Park showcasing food from 70+ vendors

“We're all different nationalities around here,” Lisa Loy said. “So, just like your food does follow your culture, my food is my culture.”

3 years ago

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San Diego State guard Lamont Butler (5) celebrates with teammates after hitting the winning basket against Florida Atlantic during the second half of a Final Four college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Houston
Higher Education
National
Sports

March Madness: San Diego State to meet UConn in title game

The Aztecs and Huskies will play for a national title Monday night with history on the line.

3 years ago

An overhead view of tacos arranged on a plate.
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

5 newcomers to try during Dine Latino Restaurant Week

If you want to take advantage of the Dine Latino promo to try someplace new, check out this roundup of recent additions to the scene.

3 years ago

Mayoral candidates are seated in a row in chairs on a stage.
Community Events
Elections
Politics

Philly mayoral candidates say more help is on the way for the arts

Cultural organizations within the city want the next mayor to provide additional funds for the arts and help the industry further integrate into the city’s commerce.

3 years ago

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The Franklin Institute. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Things To Do
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Wine Walk Philly, OperaDelaware gala, party at the Franklin Institute, Marvin Gaye birthday concert, and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

March 30-April 2: “La Traviata” opening gala in Del., Wine Walk in Philly, and Brian Culbertson in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

3 years ago

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A sea of white gloves fill Love Park as Philadelphians try to break the world record for most people doing jazz hands at once
Community Events
Music
Philadelphia

Philly kicks off Jazz Appreciation Month with a show of hands

Philly attempted to set a world record for jazz hands to launch Philly Celebrates Jazz 2023, featuring over 100 jazz-related events in April.

3 years ago

Turkey Hill is bringing back a Phillies fan favorite: Graham Slam ice cream.
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Turkey Hill is bringing back ‘Graham Slam’ ice cream, a Phillies fan favorite

The “most requested flavor” isn’t officially affiliated with Philly’s baseball team anymore, but after their World Series appearance, it’s making a comeback.

3 years ago

a digital rendering of Jackie Robinson as a member of the Kansas City Monarchs from the game MLB The Show 23.
History
Race & Ethnicity
Sports
Technology

MLB The Show breaks barrier with Negro League players

Video gamers are now able to venture into a storyline mode involving eight Negro League legends through MLB The Show 23, which released Tuesday.

3 years ago

The exterior of the Please Touch Museum
Employment
Philadelphia

Please Touch Museum workers form a rare union for a children’s museum

The 40-person unit with the AFSCME is one of the few children’s museum unions in the country.

3 years ago

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Courtney Bowles explains how the People's Paper Co-op invites people who recently had their criminal records expunged to turn their old records into pulp, which is then made into new paper on which to write their future lives. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
Criminal Justice
Incarceration
Philadelphia
Social Justice

Philly project for art and criminal justice to receive international award

For almost 10 years, the People’s Paper Co-op has used art to help women get out of jail, and to get people’s criminal records expunged.

3 years ago

A tufted carnival figure is shown.
PlanPhilly
Community Events
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

‘Building a community’: Rug-makers and artists to converge at TuftCon in Philly

Tufting rose in popularity during the height of the pandemic. Now, Philly’s TuftCon will celebrate the craft in person.

3 years ago

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