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FILE - In this April 23, 2021, file photo members of the Supreme Court pose for a group photo at the Supreme Court in Washington. Seated from left are Associate Justice Samuel Alito, Associate Justice Clarence Thomas, Chief Justice John Roberts, Associate Justice Stephen Breyer and Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Standing from left are Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh, Associate Justice Elena Kagan, Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch and Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett. Before the Supreme Court this is week is an argument over whether public schools can discipline students over something they say off-campus. (Erin Schaff/The New York Times via AP, Pool, File)
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Courts & Law

Supreme Court restricts police authority to enter a home without a warrant

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday against warrantless searches by police and seizures in the home.

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Pink peonies
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May 13 - 19, 2021

Peony party, antique car show, and art blooms in Delaware in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

May 13 - 16: Antique cars, flower displays, 215 Fest

5 years ago

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Philadelphia Art Museum
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May 6-12, 2021

Celebrating moms, Art Museum refined, and ‘Tosca’ at the Mann in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

May 6-12: The week’s events include a Latino restaurant week, a movie night for a cause, and celebrate Philly's parks.

5 years ago

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Chinatown Friendship Gate
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Billy Penn

How to celebrate AAPI Heritage month in Philadelphia

Food pop-ups, fundraisers, rallies, discussions, and art exhibits across the city.

5 years ago

Alexie Encarnación and Yaritza Román of Northeast Philadelphia run an artisanal ice cream business called Helados Chupi Chupi and are regular vendors at La Placita. (Becca Haydu for WHYY)
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Community

North Philly entrepreneurs and artisans bring life to a former junkyard at La Placita flea market

A new weekend flea market offers natural ice cream and other goods made and sold by North Philadelphia entrepreneurs.

5 years ago

chestnut hill home and garden stroll
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Community

New museum on the Mall, Chestnut Hill home fest, and streaming Mozart in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

April 29 - May 2: The week’s events include roller skating at Dilworth Park, drive-in movies in Wilmington, and an evening stroll in a Jenkintown botanical garden.

5 years ago

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A group wearing Zacapoaxtlas costumes from a previous Philadelphia celebration, representing the traditional Mexican defenders of Puebla. | Un grupo con trajes de Zacapoaxtlas de una celebración anterior en Filadelfia, representando a los tradicionales defensores mexicanos de Puebla. (Photo courtesy of Edgar Ramirez)
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Community
Bilingual version

El Carnaval de Puebla en Filadelfia este año será virtual. David Piña wants you to see the alegría

The Carnaval de Puebla tradition started by Philly’s Mexican community will live on this year with two concerts and celebration held April 25 on Facebook Live.

5 years ago

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A group wearing Zacapoaxtlas costumes from a previous Philadelphia celebration, representing the traditional Mexican defenders of Puebla. | Un grupo con trajes de Zacapoaxtlas de una celebración anterior en Filadelfia, representando a los tradicionales defensores mexicanos de Puebla. (Photo courtesy of Edgar Ramirez)
Community
Version en Español

El Carnaval de Puebla de Filadelfia este año será virtual. David Piña quiere que seas parte de la alegría

La tradición del Carnaval de Puebla iniciada por la comunidad mexicana de Filadelfia se celebrará este año con dos conciertos en Facebook Live el 25 de abril.

5 years ago

Listen 5:23
A group wearing Zacapoaxtlas costumes from a previous Philadelphia celebration, representing the traditional Mexican defenders of Puebla. | Un grupo con trajes de Zacapoaxtlas de una celebración anterior en Filadelfia, representando a los tradicionales defensores mexicanos de Puebla. (Photo courtesy of Edgar Ramirez)
Community
English version

Philly’s Carnaval de Puebla is going virtual. David Piña wants you to see the joy

The Carnaval de Puebla tradition started by Philly’s Mexican community will live on this year with two concerts and celebration held April 25 on Facebook Live.

5 years ago

Listen 5:23
Careda Matthews is the owner of Careda’s Caribbean Cuisine
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April 22 - 28, 2021

Philly theater, Caribbean food, and Camden celebrates Earth Day in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Weekend events in and around Philadelphia April 22 - 28: Check out Philly Theatre Week, Caribbean Restaurant Week, and giant sculptures in Camden.

5 years ago

Protesters in West Philadelphia marched from the site of the MOVE bombing to Malcolm X park in protest of racial injustice. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

‘Don’t comply, die. Do comply, still die.’: Philadelphians process Chauvin trial in city-hosted healing circle

As Philadelphians brace themselves for what the Chauvin verdict will be, the city is facilitating a series of conversations meant to heal.

5 years ago

African Heritage Dancers and Drummers performer Kofi Hunt, 11, plays during the 42nd Annual Odunde Festival in Philadelphia. The dance group has performed at every festival since 1975.
Community
The Philadelphia Tribune

Odunde Festival goes virtual for 46th anniversary

The virtual festival will be held June 6-13 and will feature 46th anniversary pop-up t-shirt and mask giveaways.

5 years ago

Patti Smith
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Community
April 15 - 21, 2021

Benefit concert, cheaper eats, and Easttown on HBO in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

April 15-21: The week’s events include drive-in movie screenings, dining at suburban restaurants, and an interactive virtual theater performance.

5 years ago

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Ardencie Hall-Karambe's staging of #AllLivesDontMatter
Arts & Entertainment

Better late than never: Theater Week returns

The annual theater showcase highlights what artists have developed after a year of the pandemic.

5 years ago

People dine outside in Northern Liberties. (Courtesy of Northern Liberties Business Improvement District)
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Community
April 8 - 14, 2021

NoLibs restaurant week, classic guitar fest, Low Cut Connie, and empanadas at home in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

April 8-11: NoLibs restaurant week, jazz celebrated, music fest, and more.

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