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Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (9) goes to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Philadelphia
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76ers’ 8-game winning streak snapped after Wizards prevail 116-111

The Wizards withstood a 48-point effort by Joel Embiid and a 26-point, 13-assist performance by James Harden.

3 years ago

The iceless curling lanes at Franklin Square. (Courtesy of Historic Philadelphia)
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Curling brightens the dark winter months at Franklin Square

Iceless curling lanes for outdoor play is Franklin Square's first foray into winter sports.

3 years ago

Sissel Tolaas (center) leads members of the media through her exhibit, 'RE______,' at the Institute of Contemporary Art at Penn. Before her lie 365 sealed glass vials containing 365 exhaled breaths. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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For visually impaired art fans, Philly museum’s scent-based exhibit ‘leveled the playing field’

Sissel Tolaas, an artist with a background in chemistry, says she spent 30 years collecting smell molecules.

3 years ago

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) looks to pass around New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Philadelphia
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Embiid, Harden help 76ers blow by Knicks to win 8th straight

The Sixers never led through three quarters, then outscored the Knicks 24-9 to open the fourth, turning a one-point deficit into a 116-102 lead.

3 years ago

Dallas Cowboys' Chauncey Golston tips a pass thrown by Philadelphia Eagles' Gardner Minshew during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Philadelphia
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Minshew comes up just short of heroics as Eagles fill-in QB

Minshew accounted for three touchdowns, but his second interception led to the go-ahead field goal in the fourth quarter of Dallas' 40-34 victory.

3 years ago

A girl gives the peace sign as she smiles.
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Philadelphia

‘Black excellence’: Fans in Philly celebrate release of Whitney Houston biopic

Philly-based actress Nafessa Williams portrays Houston’s partner Robyn. Williams’ charitable foundation, Fearless, gave fans in Philly free tickets to an early screening.

3 years ago

A closeup of Thom Bell
Music
Philadelphia

Thom Bell, an architect of 1970s Philadelphia soul, dies

Bell worked on more than 30 gold records from 1968-78 as Philadelphia became as much a center of soul music as Detroit and Motown Records were in the 1960s.

3 years ago

A person dressed as the Cheshire Cat sings next to Alice.
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Performing Arts

People’s Light Theatre hires security firm after threats to its holiday panto featuring a drag performer

People’s Light Theatre has hired a security firm after threats against the group for its holiday panto that’s more LBGTQ+ inclusive than in years past.

3 years ago

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Eagles players in the studio singing
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Philadelphia
Sports

‘A Philly Special Christmas’ released in full this Friday

You can call it another gift from the team this season, with proceeds going to a number of local charities.

3 years ago

File photo: A Longwood Christmas Longwood Gardens. (Photo courtesy of Longwood Gardens)
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Disney on Ice, Electron’s holiday concert, A Longwood Christmas, Kwanzaa, and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Dec. 22 - 25: Disney on Ice, A Longwood Christmas, Electron’s holiday concert are among weekend highlights in the area.

3 years ago

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Catherine Marie Charlton spoke with 'Morning Edition' host Jennifer Lynnabout her new album of holiday music. (Christie Green)
Music
Pennsylvania

A Kennett Square pianist’s new holiday album offers ‘emotional catharsis’

“Morning Edition” host Jennifer Lynn sits down with composer Catherine Marie Charlton to discuss her latest release, “Simple Gifts: Solo Piano for the Holidays.”

3 years ago

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Gospel winner Frantastic Noise (center) received the check for $1,000 during Tuesday's PHL LIVE Center Stage Award Show. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Music
Philadelphia

PHL LIVE Center Stage honors musicians during first award show in 2 years

Philadelphians full of good spirits came to World Café Live on Tuesday to see the latest talents emerging from the PHL LIVE Center stage contest.

3 years ago

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Ximena Violante appears in a video
Home & Family
Music
Philadelphia

Philly Lullaby Project pairs artists with parents to write songs for their babies

The ongoing program pairs artists with parents to write lullabies for their babies, crystalizing their first years in song.

3 years ago

Listen 3:13
Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Philadelphia
Sports

AP source: Eagles QB Hurts suffers sprained right shoulder

The 24-year-old has morphed into a serious NFL MVP candidate in his second season as a starter.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Philadelphia
Sports

Hurts runs for 3 TDs as Eagles squeeze by Bears 25-20

The Eagles, with the best record in the NFL, made just enough plays to come away with a tighter-than-anticipated win.

3 years ago

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