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A Walk Through the Barnes

“‘The guy was an eccentric, he was a crank,’ says Philadelphia Daily News columnist Stu Bykofsky. ‘Even his friends thought he was a misanthrope. He’s my kind of guy!’”. The crank in question is Philadelphia chemist, businessman, art collector, educator, and unconventional philanthropist, Albert C....

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Dylan Marlowe Announces 2027 Headlining Tour

Dylan Marlowe has announced a 2027 headlining tour, bringing songs from his new self-titled album to clubs and theaters with opener Cody Lohden. Public ticket sales begin November 11 at 10 a.m. Central, following a presale that opened November 9. Fans can find the itinerary and ticket links through Marlowe’s official tour page.

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Marines celebrate 251st birthday at future site of 'The Tun' in Philadelphia

All eyes are on Philadelphia as it plans to recreate the historic 'Tun Tavern,' regarded as the birthplace of the United States Marine Corps.

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Remembering The Edmund Fitzgerald – Ship & Song

November 10th is a date that will forever be remembered in Great Lakes history. It's the anniversary of the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, the massive freighter that disappeared beneath the icy waters of Lake Superior during a powerful storm in 1975. The disaster claimed the lives of all 29 crew members aboard, and thanks to Gordon Lightfoot, the story has been preserved in one of the most recognizable songs in rock history.

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St. Luke’s of Glenside to host ‘Oldies Night’ on Nov. 14

St. Luke the Evangelist Church of Glenside will host an “Oldies Night” on Saturday, November 14 from 6:30pm – 10:00pm at Father Fitzpatrick Hall. Tickets are $40 and include dinner, beer, wine, and soda. A table of 10 is $350. Tickets are available here or by calling the St. Luke rectory at 215-572-0128.

Glenside, PA · 3d

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Crab-Themed Art Show at an Empty South Philly Lot

A long-empty triangle of cement at Washington and Passyunk Avenues became an open-air gallery for “Imitation Crab,” an art show at the lot. The show took place at the former site of Capt. Jesse G’s Crab Shack, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rose Luardo has also created artwork at the lot.

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Philly's holiday tree lighting will feature performances by Kristin Chenoweth and Kirk Franklin

Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth and gospel singer Kirk Franklin will bring two very different musical styles to Philadelphia's holiday tree lighting at City Hall on Thursday, Dec. 3. The free celebration begins at 7 p.m. on the north side of City Hall. Chenoweth, who originated the role of Glinda in...

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Nutcracker in Philadelphia 2026: Dates, Tickets and Parking

Thirty-five performances, one historic theater and just a single show on Christmas Eve. Seeing The Nutcracker in Philadelphia takes more planning than most families expect. Pick the wrong date and you could pay weekend prices for seats you didn’t need, or buy resale tickets the venue can cancel without notice.

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The Charming Pennsylvania Bookstore Where Bookworms Can Bag A Reading Haul For Under $20

There are very few places in this world where spending under twenty dollars feels like an absolute victory, and The Book Trader in Philadelphia is proudly one of them. If you’ve never heard of this place, consider yourself about to have a very good day. Let’s start with the...

Philadelphia, PA · 6d

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Ministry of Awe gets festive with a one-of-a-kind family experience

The Ministry of Awe is known for being inventive, but now, it’s getting extra festive for Philly families. Housed inside a transformed 19th-century bank, the space opened this past spring with creations from muralist Meg Saligman (MoA's founder) and over 100 artists, makers, spirits and shadows. The result is a six-story work of art that will “break into your brain and seize your senses.”

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Why so many historic Philadelphia street lamps are shaped like the letter 'P'

Hundreds of historic lampposts in neighborhoods like Society Hill and Old City curve into an arch resembling a capital "P," carrying fixtures known as "Franklin lights." The design traces back to the 1750s, when Benjamin Franklin set out to improve fragile, soot-covered round glass globes imported from London. Franklin’s four-pane...

Philadelphia, PA · 6d

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What’s to Become of Mighty Writers?

Yakquelin Garduno wasn’t surprised when the staff of Mighty Writers were called into a meeting in late August and told they’d be furloughed and programs would pause as of September 1. Garduno’s title had already changed twice this year, she says. She’d lost her benefits, and her salary...

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Jill Biden will join former White House health adviser Raj Panjabi for Philly book event

Former first lady Jill Biden will join physician and former White House health adviser Raj Panjabi in Philadelphia this December for a conversation about how people can handle crises, whether they're unfolding on the world stage or much closer to home. The two will appear together Tuesday, Dec. 8, at...

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Old York Road Historical Society to host ‘Incomprehensible Friends and Rebellious Enemies: German Soldiers in the American Revolutionary War’ Nov. 11, Bryn Athyn train wreck presentation Dec. 5

The Old York Road Historical Society continues their historical lectures series on Wednesday, November 11th, 2026 at 7:30PM in the John Barnes Room of Abington Friends Meeting with Incomprehensible Friends and Rebellious Enemies: German Soldiers in the American Revolutionary War by Friederike Baer, Ph.D.. The presentation will be offered both in-person and on Zoom.

Bryn Athyn, PA · 5d

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Paralysis Could Not Stop Her: How This 84-year-old Made Good on Her Musical Promise

A piano player is giving back joy to the place that gave her back health. “I came here as a patient, and now I can give something back,” said 84-year-old Bonnie Fay, who first came to Bryn Mawr Village nursing home in Pennsylvania. Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare disorder in...

Bryn Mawr, PA · 2d

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Blooming Peace Art Studio in Glenside to host Holiday Markets & Open Studio Tours on Nov. 13 and Dec. 13

Blooming Peace Art Studio in Glenside will host two Holiday Markets & Open Studio Tours this holiday season. The first will take place on Friday, November 13 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. The second is scheduled for Sunday, December 13 from 12:00pm – 3:00pm. More details below:. The new...

Glenside, PA · 3d

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PLA Golf Outing raises $34,000 to support nonprofit mission of growing lacrosse in the Philadelphia region

The 34th Annual Philadelphia Lacrosse Association Golf Outing, held on October 19 at Concord Country Club in West Chester, is expected to raise almost $34,000 to support lacrosse in the Philadelphia region. The event featured 104 golfers and 63 corporate and individual sponsors. Participants were treated to colorful fall foliage...