Emily Cohen

The phoenix catches fire at the 14th Annual Firebird Festival in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.

14th Annual Firebird Festival draws thousand to witness once again re-enactment of the story that symbolizes their Chester County town.

7 years ago

Daniel Tiger floats down Market Street during the 98th annual Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade, November 23, 2017. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)

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Revelers brave frigid temps, wind for America’s oldest Thanksgiving Day parade

Photos from Philadelphia's 98th annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.

7 years ago

Runners begin their 26.2 miles at the 23rd annual Philadelphia Marathon on Sunday November 19th, 2017.

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2017 Philadelphia Marathon in photos

As 6:30 rolled around on Sunday morning, thousands of runners began lining up to compete in the 23rd annual Philadelphia Marathon.

7 years ago

Children in costume with skull face paint decorate sugar skulls.

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Penn Museum's Day of the Dead celebration honors victims of earthquake, fires, and hurricanes

The centuries-old tradition celebrates lost loved ones with bright colors, music, dance, sweets, and storytelling.

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‘Fireflies’ dance on the Ben Franklin Parkway

Pedicabs adorned with colorful lanterns danced on the Ben Franklin Parkway Thursday night as “Cai Guo-Qiang: Fireflies” made ...

7 years ago

Punk band Night Raid performs at Johnny Brenda's for the first annual YallaPunk Festival in Philadelphia. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)

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At YallaPunk Festival, young Arab Americans throw off stereotypes

Rana Fayez conceived of the YallaPunk Festival after a frustrating interaction with another m ...

7 years ago

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Celebration of independence showcases Indian culture in Philly

Happy, nervous energy filled the backstage area as dancers from more than 35 organizations readied themselves to perform at the Festival ...

7 years ago

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American politics provides ample material for satirical Bastille Day show

“And what do we say about historical accuracy?” a newly resurrected, glittering Edith Piaf asked the crowd assembled outside of Phila ...

7 years ago

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Philly shows its colors in 2017 LGBT Pride Parade

Since 1972 Philadelphia has been celebrating gay pride and the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall riots with a parade, but for many young ...

7 years ago

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As summer heat hits Philadelphia, Odunde Festival brings South Street to life

When South Philadelphia residents Lois Fernandez and Ruth Arthur launched the Odunde festival 42 years ago, the celebration took place wi ...

7 years ago

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A moveable Feast of Lights

About 250 cars topped with glowing menorahs paraded down the Ben Franklin Parkway and through Center City to Independence Mall Monday nig ...

8 years ago

The Franklin Square Electrical Light Spectacle is presented by PECO. More than 50,000 lights dance to holiday music performed by The Philly Pops. (Emily Cohen for NewsWorks)

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Holiday cheer lights up Franklin Square

If you’re in need of an escape from the real world, an outdoor getaway awaits not far from Independence Mall. It features a free light ...

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