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Handlers listen intently during the herding group competition at the National Dog Show in Oaks, Pa.
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Champs take a bow wow at National Dog Show

More than 3,000 dogs competed in the show in Oaks, Pennsylvania, sponsored by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia.

7 years ago

Kevin Hart celebrated his 38th birthday in Philadelphia where a mural of him was dedicated on July 6th.
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Parades, presidents and comedy make up a movable feast for Thanksgiving weekend

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7 years ago

Ted Kelly of the Workers World Party (right) leads a protest against the We The People rally planned for Saturday on Independence Mall.
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Proud Boys? Maybe. Counterprotesters? Definitely. What we know ahead of Saturday’s ‘We the People’ rally

Area anti-fascist demonstrators claim the event will bring violent white supremacists to Philadelphia.

7 years ago

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The Capitol is seen on the morning after Election Day as Democrats took back the House with a surge of fresh new candidates and an outpouring of voter enthusiasm ending eight years of Republican control, in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo)
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Watch: Making sense of the midterms

Some of our region’s best political experts hashed over the results and answered your pressing questions.

7 years ago

Philadelphia announces its holiday programming during an event in the Mayor's Reception Room at City Hall. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
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The holidays are nigh in Philadelphia

Philadelphia announces series of events and attractions to celebrate the season.

7 years ago

Officials bury the hatchet at Return Day in Georgetown, Delaware. The ceremony symbolizes the end of political hostilities in the First State. (Chuck Snyder/for WHYY)
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Vanquished Simpler, victorious Davis embody Delaware’s unique Return Day

Ken Simpler, Delaware’s first-term treasurer, was viewed by many in political circles as a possible Republican challenger to Democratic ...

7 years ago

The 2017 Tweed Ride in Philadelphia Saturday, November 4, 2017. (©2017 Mark Stehle Photography)
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November 7 - 14, 2018

Tweeds and bikes, global films and ‘The Color Purple’

If you love film festivals, you're in luck - this week, there's two.

7 years ago

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Communities share stories, ideas over food at ‘On the Table Philly’

Morning edition host Jennifer Lynn talks with Ariella Cohen, managing editor of Plan Philly, and Jeanette Woods, community media producer, about 'On the Table Philly.'

7 years ago

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Andy Toy, on behalf of United Voices of Philadelphia warms up the crowd before a candidate’s forum geared towards immigrant voters. (Laura Benshoff/WHYY)
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After Trump-era rise in citizenship petitions, naturalized immigrants may be force at polls

Citizenship petitions spiked around Trump's election. Will naturalized immigrants be a midterm election force?

7 years ago

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Chris Robinson with Chris Robinson Brotherhood performs at Center Stage on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, in Atlanta. (Photo by Katie Darby/Invision/AP)
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November 1 - 7, 2018

Salute Philly sports stars, get crafty, or have a few laughs

Myriad offerings await this weekend, including a ceremony honoring some of Philly’s most popular sports figures; a theatrical performance festival; the superstars of of ink.

7 years ago

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The centerpiece of the Day of the Dead alter at the Penn Museum was created by artist Cesar Viveros. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Dia de los Muertos event celebrates diversity

Photos of the late theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, performers Aretha Franklin and Chavela Vargas, and designer Kate Spa ...

7 years ago

Image courtesy of the Bates Motel
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October 25 - 31, 2018

Haunted attractions, vampires, jazz and marching bands this week

The spookiest week of the year is upon us! Get in the Halloween spirit with one of these events.

7 years ago

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Wizards for a day (from left) Charlene Delos Santos, Harley Birkmire, and Joe Birkmire, show off their attire on Germantown Avenue at the Chestnut Hill Witches and Wizards Festival. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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Harry who? Chestnut Hill Witches and Wizards fest carries on without its famous namesake

Chestnut Hill's popular fall festival celebrating the world of Harry Potter lost its name, but not its following.

7 years ago

Walt Maguire adjusts his glasses in his bathroom mirror on October 20, 2017. Maguire, 60, played the part of Dumbledore at Chestnut Hill’s Harry Potter Festival for six years. Now, he is co-hosting the Witches and Wizards festival costume contest. (Rachel Wisniewski for WHYY)
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A wizard who must not be named reflects on his years as Hogwarts headmaster

For Walt Maguire, dressing as the festival’s Dumbledore was a serious endeavor — one that required him to begin his preparation at 5 a.m.

7 years ago

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Activists to celebrate 4 years of marijuana decriminalization in Philadelphia

October 20, 2018 marks four years since Philadelphia decriminalized small amounts of marijuana.

7 years ago

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