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File photo: For one day, Sept. 3, 2022, movie tickets will be just $3 in the vast majority of American theaters as part of a newly launched ''National Cinema Day”''to lure moviegoers during a quiet spell at the box office. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Arts & Entertainment

Coming to a theater near you: $3 movie tickets for one day

The Cinema Foundation announced that Sept. 3 will be a nationwide discount day in more than 3,000 theaters and on more than 30,000 screens.

4 years ago

A map of the potential Roosevelt Boulevard Subway. (@BlvdSubway/Twitter)
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Philadelphians push for Roosevelt Boulevard subway project revival

Community members voiced their support for the project — 100 years in the making — during a town hall hosted by State Rep. Jared Solomon.

4 years ago

People practice wheelthrowing at the Clay Studio's new facility on North American Street. (WHYY Youth Journalism Camp students)
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Video: The Clay Studio is thrilled to be bringing more art to Kensington

The nonprofit gallery and school offers free programming every week.

4 years ago

People dance at the Caribbean Fest in Philadelphia as others are visible in the background looking on.
Community

Philadelphia Caribbean Festival returns to Penn’s Landing to celebrate rhythms and Caribbean culture

Despite pouring rain, hundreds united along Philadelphia’s Delaware River waterfront Sunday to celebrate Caribbean heritage.

4 years ago

The Indian flag raised at Philadelphia City Hall. (CIO)
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Marking India’s 75th Independence Day, the Council of Indian Organizations of Greater Philadelphia presents the Festival of India at Penn’s Landing

The Council of Indian Organizations of Greater Philadelphia provides a sense of community and cohesion to Indians in America.

4 years ago

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File photo: Insurrectionists loyal to former President Donald Trump breach the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6.  (John Minchillo/AP)
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Pa. woman accused of stealing Pelosi’s laptop gets a house arrest break for Ren Faire

Riley Williams is typically only allowed to leave her mother's house for work, court proceedings or approved outings.

4 years ago

F.I.S.H. Night at Camden's Adventure Aquarium. (Adventure Aquarium)
Community

Camden’s Adventure Aquarium to host ‘Sensory-Friendly F.I.S.H Night’

Between 5:30 to 8 p.m., the aquarium plans to reduce noise and lower lights to accommodate people with sensory processing disorders.

4 years ago

Attendants at Philadelphia’s First Responders Day interact with a mounted police officer and his horse. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Community

Philadelphia’s ‘First Responders Day’ aims to better relations during tough times

The event aims to encourage first responders to create relationships in communities to reduce violent crime in Philadelphia.

4 years ago

A person sits at a bar in a beer garden.
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A look inside the PHS Pop Up on South Street, with ‘Gritty Margs,’ mojitos, and more plants than you can count

The weathered wood helps give the beer garden a country feel.

4 years ago

The artist, in a pink T-shirt in the center, holds up plastic recycled art while two people, backs to the camera, listen.
Arts & Entertainment

From trash to treasure: Magic Gardens event encourages recycling through creativity

Ricky Boscarino started creating art out of recycled plastic around eight years ago, which he says changed his view on how plastics are used daily.

4 years ago

An overhead view of the Goshen County Fair in Chester County, which continues to this day. Philly's last county fair was in 2004. (Goshen County Fair/Facebook)
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

100 acres of horses, pumpkins, and aviators: The history of the Philadelphia County Fair, and its modern Fairmount Park cousin

The sweet potato pie contests in the early 2000s were 🔥.

4 years ago

A view of the Art Museum at sunset.
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Philly culture on a budget: Where to find discounts on arts, nature, and history

Pointers for exploring the city without breaking the bank.

4 years ago

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Community

Thousands flock to 2nd Street Festival following three-year hiatus

The near mile-long stretch between Girard Avenue and Spring Garden Street saw thousands enjoy food, shopping, and the occasional drink or two.

4 years ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Story of poverty activism in Las Vegas premieres at Philly’s BlackStar festival

“Storming Caesars Palace” tells a “forgotten” story of mothers on welfare shutting down a Las Vegas casino in the name of poverty activism.

4 years ago

People play soccer on a field with the Philadelphia skyline in the background.
Community

Inspired by World Cup ‘26, Philadelphia International Unity Cup kicks off this weekend

A total of 48 amateur teams are competing this year, including four new teams from Angola, Portugal, Uruguay, and the Dominican Republic.

4 years ago

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