Music
NJ’s Offshore Wind Project, Pittsburgh Shooting Trial, Hip Hop Artist Chill Moody
The nation’s biggest offshore wind energy project at the N.J. shore was approved. Will citizen opposition and a lawsuit derail it?
Air Date: July 19, 2023 12:00 pm
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Amos Lee Performs, Montco Train Derailment, The First Lady of World War II
Philly native musician Amos Lee plays live. Plus, the story of Eleanor Roosevelt's secret journey during WWII. Also get the latest on the Montgomery County train derailment.
Air Date: July 18, 2023 12:00 pm
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Jane Birkin, British actress, singer and French icon, dies at 76
The London-born star, whose British accent and natural style charmed her adopted country of France, died on Sunday. Her fame rivals the Hermès luxury handbags named after her.
3 years ago
Philly musician Yeho Bostick to be remembered at Ardmore Music Hall
Bostick succumbed to cancer two weeks ago. His charisma and musicianship touched a wide swath of Philly’s music scene.
3 years ago
An accordion takeover at the King of Prussia Mall
The national convention of the American Accordionists’ Association announced its arrival with an accordion concert in the shopping mall.
3 years ago
Billy Penn
Photos: The Bey Hive swarms the Linc for the first U.S. stop of the Renaissance Tour
Rhinestone cowboy hats, bedazzled stilettos, and bold makeup dominated as fans made their way into Lincoln Financial Field.
3 years ago
July 13 - July 16: Blobfest in the Philly ‘burbs, Matchbox 20 in N.J., and the Wilmington Street Food Festival are among the weekend’s highlights.
3 years ago
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Haul out the holly: Opera Philadelphia to deliver Christmas in July
The company never gets to perform holiday fare, even during the holidays. Cooper River Park in Pennsauken, N.J., offered an opportunity.
3 years ago
6abc
Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour heads to Philly: What to know ahead of the show
The South Philly stop marks the tour's first show in the U.S. and the only show in Pennsylvania.
3 years ago
Elton John bids farewell to the road with the last show on his goodbye tour
The acclaimed British singer's final concert was set in Stockholm, and marked the culmination of his "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour, which spanned over five years.
3 years ago
6abc
Peter Nero, a Grammy-winning pianist and ex-conductor of the Philly Pops, dies at 89
Nero led the Philly Pops until 2013, exiting his leadership role when the orchestra said it could no longer afford him.
3 years ago
Upstart Pops orchestra to play in former home of Philly POPS
The No Name Pops, formed by former musicians of the Philly POPS, will play on the same stage the POPS was evicted from.
3 years ago
July 6 - July 9: The Oval summer season in Philly, South Jersey Caribbean Fest in N.J., and the inaugural Black Chef Showdown are among the weekend’s highlights.
3 years ago
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‘Yon Teens’ say goodbye to Memories in Margate, and remember former owner Jerry Blavat
The Jersey Shore institution for more than a half-century seems doomed to the wrecking ball after the death of its owner Jerry Blavat.
3 years ago
Fourth of July, Ziggy Marley, and Queer Jewish Music Night in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
June 29 - July 2: Fourth of July celebrations, Frankie Valli in N.J., and Ziggy Marley in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.
3 years ago
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