Music
The Flyers have a ’new-look roster.’ Now they need a new goal song
In a first for the franchise, the Philadelphia Flyers are asking for fans’ help in selecting a new goal song.
3 years ago
Tony Awards tap Philly native Leslie Odom Jr. to host alongside Audra McDonald
The long-delayed Tony Awards have landed two impressive master of ceremonies — Leslie Odom Jr. and Audra McDonald.
3 years ago
Poignant return for Met Opera after 18-month pandemic pause
The Met had not performed in its house since March 11, 2020, the longest gap since the company started in 1883.
3 years ago
The crowds, and the sun, come out for Made in America’s return to the Parkway
The two-day festival — a Labor Day weekend fixture in Philadelphia since Jay-Z started it in 2012 — opened at noon, with COVID rules.
3 years ago
Tens of thousands still plan to descend on the Parkway for the festival, where they’ll have to show vax proof or a negative test to get in.
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Made in America’s show will go on this weekend, despite severe flooding
The rain-heavy remnants of Hurricane Ida caused severe flooding of the nearby Schuylkill River, but will not affect the two-day music festival.
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Made in America has a mask mandate, but ticket holders wonder if it’s really enforceable
Tens of thousands are descending on the Parkway for the festival, where you have to show vax proof or a negative test to get in.
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Black Phish fans tell the good, the bad, and the ugly in new podcast
Blackberry Jams will dissect the jam band experience for Black fans, in the context of Black Liberation.
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Made in America 2021: COVID protocols, parking restrictions, and more
The Made in America Festival returns to the Ben Franklin Parkway Labor Day weekend. Here’s what you need to know.
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Summer campers learn mindfulness, music techniques from Philadelphia Orchestra pros
Underserved Philly music students attend camp to best prepare them for life as a musician, with help from members of The Philadelphia Orchestra.
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Listen 2:28Philly Naked Bike Ride, Kings of Leon, tango at the forefront and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
Aug. 26 - Aug. 29: Things to do in Philadelphia, Del., and N.J.
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Listen 4:29Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at age 80
Bernard Doherty said Tuesday that Watts “passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family.”
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“Most Philly thing ever,” said a vendor at the show.
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Josephine Baker is 1st Black woman given Paris burial honor
The late entertainer who is a World War II hero in France will be the first Black woman to get the country’s highest honor.
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After a neighbor filed a complaint, L&I granted the famed gardening biz a special exemption.
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