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Community
Billy Penn

Phillies fans celebrate pennant win with fireworks, cheers, and yes, some pole climbing

It’s the city’s first World Series in over a decade.

3 years ago

Izzy Sazak and Daniel Melo play Venezuelan twins about to be shipwrecked at the fictional country of Illyria. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

A South Philly Mexican restaurant hosts a radical rewrite of ‘Twelfth Night’

Delaware Shakespeare brings its bilingual version of “Twelfth Night” to South Philly’s Alma del Mar, with a message about U.S. immigration detention.

3 years ago

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PlanPhilly
Community

How to get a free, climate-resilient tree for your Philly yard

“Being able to green your community … is an act of self-determination and community care,” said an organizer of the tree giveaway program.

3 years ago

Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins performs at the Metro on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, in Chicago. (Photo by Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Smashing Pumpkins, Philly Film Fest, and The Great Pumpkin Carve in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Oct. 20 - Oct. 23: Made In Jersey Fest in N.J., Smashing Pumpkins in Philly, and Dracula in Delaware are among this week's highlights.

3 years ago

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Crates of avocados wait to be processed
Community

‘Avogeddon’ hits Philly: Surplus avocados to be given away for free

Local nonprofit Sharing Excess will give away thousands of avocados for free at FDR Park this week after supply chain issues result in a massive surplus at area food banks.

3 years ago

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Kathy Jennings waves to the Return Day crowd in 2018, two days after being elected attorney general, while riding in a horse-drawn carriage from  Marvel Carriage Museum. (WHYY file)
Politics & Policy

Del. Dems urged to boycott Return Day parade carriages from Confederate flag-flying museum

The Marvel Carriage Museum provides horse-drawn carriages for political foes to ride in after the election. The museum is also home to a Confederate monument.

3 years ago

Listen 1:48
A person raises their arms as they walk forward. More people holding a sign that reads Peoplehood walk behind them.
Community
Billy Penn

22nd Peoplehood Parade returns to West Philly with art, music, and Gritty costumes

At this Spiral Q event, it doesn’t matter what you look like or where you come from — or even if folks can’t quite pin down your origin story.

3 years ago

A close-up of an intricate painting on a circle.
Community

Old City Fest showcases new local businesses in historic neighborhood

More than 50 new businesses have opened in Old City in 2022, according to the district executive director.

3 years ago

Fans cheer, and wave a U.S. flag.
Community
6abc

Philadelphia International Unity Cup: USA beats Liberia

In the end team USA won with a 5-3 victory in overtime.

3 years ago

In this April 13, 2016 file photo, Kevin Hart addresses the audience during the Universal Pictures presentation at CinemaCon 2016 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Fishtown Music & Arts Fest, Kevin Hart, ‘Tootsie’ the musical, and Harvest Weekend in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Oct. 6 - Oct.9: Kevin Hart in Philly, “Tootsie” in Delaware, and the second annual Vegan Fest in Camden, N.J. are among weekend event highlights.

3 years ago

Listen 5:01
People gather around a bar. A sign reads Love City Brewing.
Community

First Queertoberfest brings the ‘best of both worlds’ for Philadelphia’s LGBTQ community

The sold-out fall festival could be the first of many new events for Philadelphia’s queer community, according to organizers.

3 years ago

Listen 1:12
Women in dresses representing Latin American countries pose for photos at the Latin America Thrives in Philadelphia event in Love Park. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

‘Latin America Thrives’ displays the diversity within Philly’s Latino community

‘Latin America Thrives’ brought together unique cultures from 15 countries in South and Central America.

3 years ago

(Philly POPS)
Arts & Entertainment

Philly POPS Orchestra performs ‘The Godfather’ score to celebrate the film’s 50th anniversary

For one night only, the iconic American film starring Marlon Brando will be displayed behind the Philly POPS Orchestra, who will be performing the score in sync with the movie

3 years ago

Tonantzin Yaotecas will be performing at the Wilmington Public Library as part of the Hispanic Heritage Celebration. (Tonantzin Yaotecas)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Delco Arts Week, Queertoberfest, Carly Rae Jepsen, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Sept. 29 - Oct.1: Mural Arts Month in Philly, Delco Arts Week, Hispanic Heritage Celebration in Delaware, and Queertoberfest are weekend highlights.

3 years ago

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Rebecca Deegan, and Carys Morken, 7, look for insects in FDR Park’s Meadowlands during the first day of Meadowfest on September 26, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘MeadowFest’ celebrates the FDR park meadows with art, activism, and citizen science

Beekeeping, painting, tree mapping — a weeklong festival celebrates what’s left of “the meadows.”

3 years ago

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