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Jacqueline Taylor-Adams (center), development director for the House of Umoja and program director of the Youth Peace Corps, poses with three of her summer program students, (from left) Brielle Bartley, 16, Hameen Jackson, 15, and Jaelyn Mack, 14
Community
Billy Penn

Learning about the House of Umoja’s anti-violence work of inspires Philly teens: ‘We need to breathe together’

An upcoming documentary looks at the West Philadelphia organization’s efforts in the 1970s, and asks if they could be replicated today.

3 years ago

A closeup of Alec Baldwin
Courts & Law

Prosecutors file charges in set shooting by Alec Baldwin

Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies announced that her office filed the charges Tuesday.

3 years ago

Cindy Williams arrives to the TV Land Awards 10th Anniversary in New York
Arts & Entertainment

‘Laverne & Shirley’ actor Cindy Williams dies at 75

Williams' family said in statement Monday that she died in Los Angeles Wednesday after a brief illness. She was 75.

3 years ago

Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan, Michelle Yeoh and James Hong in Everything Everywhere All at Once
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

5 takeaways from the Oscar nominations

War movies are big, first-time acting nominees had a great morning, and inclusion at the Oscars is still an uphill battle.

3 years ago

File photo: This aerial photo shows the Bonanza Creek Ranch in Santa Fe, N.M., on Oct. 23, 2021. (Jae C. Hong/AP)
Courts & Law

Alec Baldwin to be charged with manslaughter in shooting

Prosecutors announced that actor Alec Baldwin and a weapons specialist will be charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer.

3 years ago

Parkway Central Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia
Community
Billy Penn

Stream thousands of movies for free: Kanopy is back at the Free Library

After being discontinued in 2021 because of cost, the popular service was reinstated under a new model.

3 years ago

Lion dancers dance in the street during a parade.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Lunar New Year celebrations, Longwood’s Winter Wonder, Philly Tattoo Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Jan. 19 - Jan. 22: Lunar New Year in Philly, tribute bands galore, and the Delaware Symphony Orchestra are among weekend event highlights.

3 years ago

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The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Celebrating a King, a night in the museum, Burger Crawl, and En Vogue in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Jan. 12 - Jan. 16: Celebrating MLK in Philly, N.J., and Del., En Vogue, Burger Crawl and CC Restaurant Week are among weekend event highlights.

3 years ago

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The Rocky statue on a sunny day.
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Making the Rocky statue into ‘a destination for the world’

Is it a movie prop or is it art?

3 years ago

A girl gives the peace sign as she smiles.
Arts & Entertainment

‘Black excellence’: Fans in Philly celebrate release of Whitney Houston biopic

Philly-based actress Nafessa Williams portrays Houston’s partner Robyn. Williams’ charitable foundation, Fearless, gave fans in Philly free tickets to an early screening.

3 years ago

File photo: Quinta Brunson arrives at the 74th Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Danny Moloshok/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Images)
Arts & Entertainment

Golden Globe noms led by ‘Banshees,’ ‘Everything Everywhere,’ and ‘Abbott Elementary’

The 2023 broadcast will mark the award show's return after scandal and boycott plunged the Hollywood Foreign Press Association into disarray, knocking it off TV for a year.

3 years ago

File photo: Kirstie Alley attends the premiere of HBO's ''Girls'' on Jan. 5, 2015, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Arts & Entertainment

Kirstie Alley, Emmy-winning ‘Cheers’ star, dies at 71

Her death was announced Monday by her children on social media and confirmed by her manager.

3 years ago

Gladys Knight arrives to attend the Kennedy Center honorees reception at the White House in Washington, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Arts & Entertainment

George Clooney, Gladys Knight among Kennedy Center honorees

Other honorees included groundbreaking composer and conductor Tania León, contemporary Christian singer Amy Grant, and the entire crew of U2.

3 years ago

A Disneyland badge once worn by Walt Disney himself is among the artifacts to be displayed at the Franklin Institute when it premieres ''Disney 100: The Exhibition,'' opening February 18, 2023. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Disney reveals ‘treasures’ coming to Franklin Institute for centenary exhibition

Disney 100: The Exhibition will premiere at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia next year, then travel internationally.

3 years ago

(Courtesy Stockton University)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Asian American Film Fest, Kathleen Turner, and Les Misèrables in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 3-6: The Asian Film Fest kicks off in Philly, music from Zeek Burse in Delaware, and Kathleen Turner’s one woman show in N.J. are among this weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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