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Raphaël Feuillâtre in a solo recital, Karen Dekker & Tempesta di Mare

Delaware’s tourism slogan is “Endless Discoveries,” and given the number of related events in our column this week, who are we to argue? Whether you like a fine string quartet or a bit of opera, “The First State” has you covered (and makes a great day trip). But for Philadelphians, we also have some excellent options closer to home.

Philadelphia, PA · 4d
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The ensemble of non-theatre theatre kids

For Sixth Former Finn French, the highlight of his theater experience hasn’t been a monologue or a bow in front of the audience. It’s been a boat. In this fall’s production of Moby Dick, French and his classmates pull their oars in unison as they row out to attack the famous whale, Moby Dick.

Haverford, PA · 3d
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Grace Kelly at 97: Her Philadelphia Story, From East Falls to Monaco

Over Christmas 1955, Prince Rainier III of Monaco asked Grace Kelly to marry him inside a brick Colonial on Henry Avenue in East Falls. It was the house she grew up in, where a linen closet door still carried marks recording her height as a girl. By then, Kelly was...

Philadelphia, PA · 6d
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Philly's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the nation's first, was born out of a department store's promotion

Ellis Gimbel, one of the founders of the former Gimbels Department Store, decided to think outside the box when gearing up for the holidays in 1920, sensing growing competition in Philadelphia's retail space. Instead of confining decorations to her Center City store, Gimbel had 50 employees dress in costumes and...

Philadelphia, PA · 6d
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Philadelphia, PA · 4d

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Diwali Celebrations held at BAPS Swaminarayan Aksharham

Philadelphia, PA · 4d

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Christmas gets creepy at Fort Mifflin with Krampusnacht, 50-plus vendors and wrestling Santa

Santa Claus will be wrestling, fire performers will be lighting up the night, and Christmas shopping will take a decidedly darker turn at Fort Mifflin this December. The historic Philadelphia fort will host its second annual Krampusnacht on Saturday, Dec. 5, bringing together gothic holiday traditions, punk-inspired entertainment and an alternative Christmas market with more than 50 vendors.

Philadelphia, PA · 6d

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Prepare to be mesmerized at the Kimmel Center’s immersive magic show

In a dark room set up with tables all around and a stage at the front, audiences are ushered in to a memorial for the late, great magician Dieter Roterburg.

Philadelphia, PA · 5d

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Philadelphia’s city hall is the world’s tallest building made of only brick and stone

You can see Philadelphia City Hall from blocks away, and that is not an accident. The building rises 548 feet from the sidewalk at Broad and Market Streets, right where William Penn laid out the center of his original city plan. It is the largest city government building in the...

Philadelphia, PA · 6d

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Giant Puppets Roll Through West Philly as Peoplehood Parade Hits Year 26

Giant puppets, marching bands and neighborhood coalitions will fill the streets of West Philadelphia this Saturday as the Peoplehood Parade and Pageant steps off at 1 p.m. from the Paul Robeson House. Street closures begin at 10 a.m., with 50th Street shutting down between Walnut and Chestnut to make room for the procession before it winds its way to Clark Park.

Philadelphia, PA · 7d

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Photo Gallery: Delco Christian vs Faith Christian

Support Philadelphia Soccer Now’s coverage of high school soccer by subscribing today. Delaware County Christian and Faith Christian Academy clashed in the PIAA District 1 Class A final Tuesday night at Upper Dublin High School. Delco Christian came out on top, winning their first district title since 2010 with a 4-2 victory over defending district and state champs Faith Christian.

Philadelphia, PA · 6d

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Little Movie Store Brings Back the Video Rental Store in South Philly

Friday night at the video store is back in South Philadelphia, where a local couple is betting that movie lovers are ready to swap streaming algorithms for real shelves, writes John Semley for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dylan and Keri Wise opened Little Movie Store on October 24 at 2001 S....

Philadelphia, PA · 6d

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The Big Dill to take over South Philly for National Pickle Day with 1,200-person record attempt

The Big Dill returns to Philadelphia on Nov. 14 at Stateside Live! in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Organizers will attempt to break a world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as pickles, outfitting 1,200 attendees in numbered suits. The celebration features...

Philadelphia, PA · 5d

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Perkins hosts annual Veterans and Active-Duty Military Exhibition

Perkins Center for the Arts presents the fourth annual Veterans and Active-Duty Military Exhibition, on display through Monday, Dec. 14. This exhibition is an open invitation to not only Perkins’ active Veterans students, but also to active duty and veteran community members, to submit artwork for display in Perkins’ Moorestown gallery. Perkins’ Veterans programs have […]

Moorestown, NJ · 8d

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From the Bering Sea to the bookshelf: Cinnaminson author publishes debut novel

For Cinnaminson resident John Valadez, the journey to publishing his first novel began long before he ever imagined becoming an author. From traveling across the country in his early 20s to working aboard a commercial fishing vessel in Alaska, Valadez has experienced his fair share of adventures. Now, decades later, those experiences have found their […]

Cinnaminson, NJ · 8d

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Philadelphia’s David Blitzer Backs Arnold Palmer Junior Golf Tour Initiative

The owner of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils is banking on a new youth sports initiative he believes will expand opportunities for golf. The Arnold Palmer Junior Golf Tour will launch in January with 400 tournaments planned across the country and an emphasis on accessibility for participants. According to an Associated Press report, the new junior golf tour is made possible through a partnership among Bolt Ventures (the family office of David Blitzer, owner of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils), Arnold Palmer Enterprises, and the Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation.

Philadelphia, PA · 6d

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Long Neglected Landmark in Germantown Readies for Reuse

Of the more than 20 municipalities that were folded into the City of Philadelphia in the 1854 Act of Consolidation, none were more established, with history deep as the city itself, than Germantown. Over the centuries it produced many significant buildings. Several have been lovingly restored and maintained, like Cliveden and Wyck House.

Philadelphia, PA · 6d