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Lady B at her studio, posing next to a work station and a mic
Arts & Entertainment

‘It gave voice to a generation’: On hip-hop’s 50th birthday, Philly pioneers reflect on its legacy, and its future

In hip-hop’s storied history, Philly has a legacy all its own — one that’s still being forged.

3 years ago

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Reef the Lost Cauze poses for a photo.
Arts & Entertainment

Philly artists celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop

Local hip-hop ambassadors and artists are throwing a giant birthday block party Saturday at Eakins Oval.

3 years ago

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DJ Jazzy Jeff spinning in Philadelphia in 2003.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Hip-hop’s birthday, New Hope Auto Show, ‘Bridges of Madison County,’ and the Obon Festival in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 10 - 13: Hip-hop celebrations in Philly, 50 Cent & Busta Rhymes in N.J., and “A Quiet Epidemic” screening event in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

Listen 4:54
Members of the class of 2011 are seen near the end of Commencement at Princeton University Tuesday, May 31, 2011, in Princeton, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
Studio 2

College Admission Post Affirmative Action, Philly Hip-Hop, Battleship New Jersey

Since the Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action, the way college admissions officers handle diversity, equity and inclusion is in limbo.

Air Date: August 9, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 49:46
Fireworks explode over the Philadelphia Museum of Art during an Independence Day celebration, Friday, July 4, 2014, in Philadelphia.
Arts & Entertainment

Philly philanthropies launch $9 million fund for America’s 250th birthday

America’s 250th birthday is coming in 2026, along with the World Cup, All-Star Game, and PGA Tour. Will you be ready?

3 years ago

SZA performs onstage
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Made in America is canceled: Is there a SZA Philly curse?

The R&B singer, who was set to appear with Lizzo, has now postponed or canceled three different Philadelphia performances.

3 years ago

People surround a sign that reads
Arts & Entertainment

Made In America festival canceled

The annual music festival at Philadelphia’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway was set to include headliners Lizzo and SZA. Tickets will be refunded.

3 years ago

Thousands of people packed Girard Ave. through Spring Garden for the 2nd Street Festival
Arts & Entertainment

2nd Street Festival draws thousands of people to Northern Liberties

Roughly 200 vendors, including 22 food trucks and 55 local artists, were lined up between Girard Avenue to Spring Garden Sunday.

3 years ago

Listen 1:18
Buildings are seen in Sellersville
Community

Sellersville Borough wants to be a cultural destination

Officials are courting new businesses and developers who respect the small borough’s rich historical character.

3 years ago

Listen 1:28
Sam Cooper (left) and Matt Quinn of Mt. Joy perform on day three of the Lollapalooza Music Festival on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Grant Park in Chicago. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)
Arts & Entertainment

Mt. Joy holding food drives with Sharing Excess during 2-night run at The Mann Center

Sharing Excess will have tables set up outside The Mann where fans are encouraged to donate nonperishable goods before heading inside to watch Mt. Joy.

3 years ago

Audience members look towards a screen that says
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

BlackStar Film Festival, Fall Out Boy, and 2nd Street Festival in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 3 - Aug. 6: BlackStar Film Festival in Philly, Fall Out Boy in N.J., and Dean Ford & The Beautiful Ones in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

Listen 4:54
Jim Ward and Sparta, who played Philly 20 years ago, are returning on a tour around that same album
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Sparta’s Jim Ward celebrates 20th anniversary of cult classic debut album in Philly, the ‘coolest brother’ of the East Coast

Jim Ward talks about reviving (and quitting) At The Drive-In, and the discovery that his debut album meant so much to so many people.

3 years ago

Dancers dance onstage.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Dance Day, Shakespeare in Clark Park, Discovery Day, Snoop & Wiz Khalifa in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

July 27 - July 30: Philly Dance Day, Snoop, Wiz Khalifa, and Too Short in N.J., plus The Mavericks in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

Listen 5:40
Sinead O'Connor
Arts & Entertainment

Sinéad O’Connor, gifted and provocative Irish singer, dies at 56

She became an international sensation in 1990 with her cover of Prince’s ballad “Nothing Compares 2 U,” an emotional performance that topped charts from Europe to Australia.

3 years ago

A rave popping off in Philly, July 2021. (Deesarine Ballayan/Billy Penn)
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Five DJs to look for on the Philly rave scene this summer

Dance parties are back, and better than ever.

3 years ago

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