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Abdul Matin Malikzadah throws bowls on his potters wheel at the Contemporary Craft Show
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‘Macbeth’ remixed, Oysterfest, ‘Wicked,’ and Tailsgate at the Linc in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 2 - 5: Anthony Hamilton & Friends at the Met Philadelphia, “Curious Incident of the Dog in Nighttime’’ in N.J., and “The Moth” in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.

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People gather at a vigil in Lisbon Falls, Maine, for victims of the week's mass shootings, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.
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Residents of Maine gather to pray and reflect, days after a mass shooting left 18 people dead

The Rev. Daniel Greenleaf began services at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston with a moment of silence.

2 years ago

Billy Penn staff members dressed up in halloween costumes.
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DIY Philly Halloween costumes guide: 2023 edition

Stumped on how to dress up this year? We’ve got you covered.

2 years ago

The Día de los Muertos procession in 2019. (Photo by Justin Mayer/Fleisher Art Memorial)
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Arts & Entertainment

Halloween fun, The Kims of Comedy, Día de los Muertos, Beer at the Pier, and Head of the Schuylkill in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Oct. 26 - 29: Halloween celebrations in Philly and N.J., The Kims of Comedy, and “Rigoletto” in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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The Palmer family as characters from Disney's
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Billy Penn

It’s fall festival weekend in Philadelphia, with outdoor Halloween fun throughout the city

Paint pumpkins, go trick-or-treating, take a night bike ride, or compete in a costume contest (even with your dog).

2 years ago

Mike Grimm is a lifelong Phillies fan who says the atmosphere at Citizens Bank Park can't be matched. He dyed his hair red on Monday ahead of Game 6 of the National League Championship Series. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
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Photo essay: Phillies fans pack Citizens Bank Park for NLCS — with an eye on Game 7

The Phillies will be back in action Tuesday after the Diamondbacks forced Game 7. The winner will advance to the World Series.

2 years ago

File photo: BalletX performance (Courtesy of BalletX)
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Philadelphia Film Festival, BalletX, Day of the Dead, Jerry Blavat tribute concert, and The Sixties Show in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Oct. 19 - 22: Philadelphia Film Festival, Hagley Craft Fair in Delaware, and Hallowine on Haddon in N.J. are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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Eric Marsh Sr. speaks at the front of the room.
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In North Philly, conversations on voter turnout and impact underscore the importance of investment in community

As Philly gears up for its mayoral election next month, WHYY’s Bridging Blocks team raised the question: Will this next election season have low voter turnout? If so, why?

2 years ago

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Tariq Moore speaks into a microphone
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New vocational studies and entrepreneurship program aims to reduce violence and poverty among Black boys in Philly

Through a partnership with Atlanta's SAVE Institute, dozens of middle and high school boys traveled to Philadelphia to support a new program with similar goals — Philly SAFE.

2 years ago

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Bryce Harper, Travis Konecny, and Hirving Lozano
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Phillies and Flyers and Mexico-Germany, oh my! Transit and parking details for Tuesday night in South Philly

The Sports Complex should be rocking all night, and SEPTA and the PPA have made adjustments to make transit as smooth as possible.

3 years ago

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A view from above of a crowd of people and stands in LOVE Park. Philadelphia City Hall is visible in the background.
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5th Annual Latin American Book Fair invites attendees to celebrate, discover all things writing and reading in Spanish

On Saturday, authors and readers will come together to promote and exchange books written in Spanish and enjoy a variety of storytelling activities at Taller Puertorriqueño.

3 years ago

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Paul Barrere, left, and Fred Tackett of Little Feat perform onstage
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Philly Bike Ride, Little Feat, and Latin American Book Fair in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Oct. 11 - 15: Philly Bike Ride, Little Feat in N.J., and Freaky Friday at the Delaware Contemporary in Wilmington are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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One of the three panels happening during the summit at the Delaware Art Museum. (Johnny Perez-Gonzalez/WHYY News)
Arts & Entertainment

Delaware celebrates its influence on hip-hop with 50th anniversary summit

More than a thousand people gathered at the Delaware Art Museum for a hip-hop summit celebrating the genre’s history.

3 years ago

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Shawn Halladay, one of the finalists in the U.S.A Mullet Championships.
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WPSU

Northern Pa. man is a finalist in national mullet championship to support veterans

This week is the final round in a nationwide contest for an iconic hairstyle. Shawn Halladay, one of the 25 finalists, is from Gifford in McKean County near Bradford.

3 years ago

Business and community leaders wave from the Out in Career float at the OURfest National Coming Out Parade. (Daisie Cardona for Billy Penn)
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OURfest photos: Philadelphia hosts first-ever National Coming Out Day parade

Produced by Galaei as a replacement for Outfest, the inaugural event was filled with floats, music, and LGBTQ+ pride.

3 years ago

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