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Paul Barrere, left, and Fred Tackett of Little Feat perform onstage
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Bike Ride, Little Feat, and Latin American Book Fair in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Oct. 11 - 15: Philly Bike Ride, Little Feat in N.J., and Freaky Friday at the Delaware Contemporary in Wilmington are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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One of the three panels happening during the summit at the Delaware Art Museum. (Johnny Perez-Gonzalez/WHYY News)
Arts & Entertainment

Delaware celebrates its influence on hip-hop with 50th anniversary summit

More than a thousand people gathered at the Delaware Art Museum for a hip-hop summit celebrating the genre’s history.

3 years ago

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Community
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Philadelphia DJ John Hershock dies from injuries following shooting

Police said they hope to make an arrest in the case very soon.

3 years ago

Calum Scott poses for a photo
Community

‘Dancing On My Own’ singer Calum Scott says he’ll perform for Phillies if they win the World Series

His calendar is open and he's rooting for the Phillies to go all the way.

3 years ago

Patty Jackson watching her plaque get scrubbed
Arts & Entertainment

Stars cleaning stars on Philly’s Walk of Fame

City life can tarnish even the brightest star. Some of Philly’s music celebrities came to South Broad Street to keep their legacies bright.

3 years ago

Greg Setlzer
Arts & Entertainment

‘Good music is just good music’: Philly Music Fest kicks off next week, highlighting the city’s diverse musical talent

Kurt Vile is set to headline two shows during Philly Music Fest. Hip-hop pioneer Schoolly D and platinum-selling duo Marian Hill will also perform.

3 years ago

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David Uosikkinen playing the drums
Arts & Entertainment

At Philly’s First Glance Film Fest, ‘Heart of the Beat’ doc tells the story of The Hooters drummer David Uosikkinen

Uosikkinen’s life in music spans more than four decades. He joined WHYY’s “Morning Edition” to chat with host Jennifer Lynn.

3 years ago

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Hezekiah Walker sings with a group onstage
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

OURFest, DesignPhiladelphia, fall festivals, John Mayer, Jerry Seinfeld, Gospel Celebration, and Revolutionary Germantown in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Oct. 5 - 8: OURfest in Philly, Collingswood Book Festival in N.J., and Malcolm Jenkins book-signing in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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A close-up of a chrysanthemum bloom.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Chrysanthemum Festival, ‘Toni! Tony! Toné!,’ Delco Arts Week, and a Bowie tribute in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Sept. 28 - Oct. 1: Philadelphia Orchestra opener in Philly, Made in New Jersey Festival, and Chillin with Charlie in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

Listen 4:54
Joseph Conyers poses with a bass in front of Philadelphia City Hall.
Arts & Entertainment

Joseph Conyers helps Philadelphia Orchestra kick off its new season as its first-ever Black principal musician

Conyers is now one of the few Black principal musicians in an American orchestra.

3 years ago

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Kyle Schwarber celebrating in the locker room
Community

The Phillies are again embracing ‘Dancing On My Own’ as their postseason party anthem

When the opening chords of the piano-led lyrics were heard over the sound system moments after the team clinched a wild-card spot, Phillies fans erupted in joy.

3 years ago

Taylor Swift (right) watches from a suite alongside Travis Kelce's mother, Donna Kelce, inside Arrowhead Stadium during the first half of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo.
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

What Philly is saying about the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce situationship, and what it could mean for the Eagles

Is the pop star, a noted Eagles fan, stringing him along to wreck his Super Bowl chances? Hey, anything’s possible.

3 years ago

File photo: David McCallum, star of the NBC-TV series ''The Invisible Man,'' is shown during an interview with Jay Sharbutt at NBC studios in New York, Aug. 28, 1975.
Arts & Entertainment

David McCallum, star of hit TV series ‘The Man From U.N.C.L.E.’ and ‘NCIS,’ dies at 90

McCallum’s work with “U.N.C.L.E.” brought him two Emmy nominations. He returned to television in 2003 in another series with an agency known by its initials — CBS’ “NCIS.”

3 years ago

C. DeLores Tucker (right) joins Gloria Steinem (far left) and Melba Moore (center) to sing during a protest against lyrics they say promote violence against women outside Time Warner offices in New York on Dec. 18, 1997. (AP Photo/Michael Schmelling)
Community
Billy Penn

From civil rights leader to political pioneer to gangsta rap foe, Philly’s C. DeLores Tucker lived a full life in the public eye

She was the first Black woman in Pennsylvania history to hold a cabinet position, and is remembered for much more.

3 years ago

Usher performs at the 51st annual Songwriters Hall of Fame induction and awards gala at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel on Thursday, June 16, 2022, in New York.
Arts & Entertainment

Usher to headline the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas

The music megastar, who has won eight Grammys, said he’s looking forward to performing on the NFL’s biggest stage.

3 years ago

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