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Philadelphia Museum of Art to open major El Anatsui exhibition with more than 90 works
The Philadelphia Museum of Art will open “El Anatsui: Prints and Play” on Dec. 19, featuring more than 90 works spanning five decades of the artist’s printmaking. Read full article →
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Opening acts drop out of Ed Sheeran’s show in Philly in protest of Macklemore being booted from the tour
Openers Aaron Rowe and Lukas Graham have left Ed Sheeran’s ‘Loop Tour’ in protest of Macklemore being removed for sharing a pro-Palestine message on stage. The tour is set to resume at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Saturday following a 10-day break. Read full article →
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Sixers player preview: How much will Tyrese Maxey’s role change?
Tyrese Maxey’s six-year ascent in the NBA reached an unexpected point this summer, as the star guard lured LeBron James to Philadelphia. How will James change Maxey’s game? Read full article →
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Philly orgs on Macklemore; Spring Garden Connector update; Weekly gun violence brief | Morning Roundup
#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Robot army(Photo by @_mtkrupka) The status of the Spring Garden Connector project For nearly 16 years, many Philadelphians are still waiting for the promised improvements for bikers […] The post Philly orgs on Macklemore; Spring Garden Connector update; Weekly gun violence brief | Morning Roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.…
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Eagles-Titans preview: 5 things to watch
Coming off their 24-22 Week 1 win over the Washington Commanders, the Philadelphia Eagles will travel south for a rare matchup in Nashville against the Tennessee Titans. Here are our five things to watch. Read full article →
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Boyz II Men, back again for a hometown show, still remember beating Questlove at CAPA talent show
Boyz II Men return to their hometown Friday for a concert with the Philly Pops at Highmark Mann Center. Founding member Nathan Morris remembered the group’s early days at CAPA with Questlove. Read full article →
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A year of cleaning up illegal dumpsites cost Philly taxpayers nearly $9 million, report says
Philadelphia spent an estimated $8.6 million remediating illegal dumpsites from Oct. 1 2024 to Sept. 30 2025, according to a report released Tuesday by City Controller Christy Brady. Read full article →
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Pro sports leagues urge Pa., N.J. and other states to crack down on bettors who harass players
The NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB and MLS — the five largest professional sports leagues in the country — are calling on state gambling regulators in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and more than 30 other states to pass laws that address the rise of sports bettors harassing and threatening athletes. Read full article →
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Should Macklemore have been dropped from Ed Sheeran’s ‘Loop Tour’ at the Linc?
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Should an artist be removed from a concert lineup due to a divisive political […] The post Should Macklemore have been dropped from Ed Sheeran’s ‘Loop Tour’ at the Linc? appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY. Read full…
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The status of the Spring Garden Connector project
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. The Spring Garden Connector Project has been in the works since 2009. And nearly […] The post The status of the Spring Garden Connector project appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY. Read full article →