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Discover Revolutionary history on both sides of the river at Fort Mifflin and Red Bank Battlefield Park
Defending the Delaware
Looking for Revolution-themed summer or fall day trips? Learn about the history of Fort Mifflin, Fort Mercer, and the Pennsylvania State Navy with historic sites spanning the Delaware River. Bart Stump visits.
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PlayPenn’s 20th anniversary conference takes root in Philly neighborhoods
The 2025 New Play Development Conference goes local
Despite cruel NEA cuts, PlayPenn's 2025 New Play Development Conference opens on July 5. Camille Bacon-Smith sits down with conference leaders and resident playwright Lori Felipe-Barkin.
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Philly’s trans and nonbinary artists push the gendered boundaries of dance
Why is the gender binary so entrenched in dance?
Both locally and nationally, dance is benefiting from increased visibility and representation of openly trans and/or nonbinary artists, but dance still clings to stereotypes of gender more than other art forms. Melissa Strong considers.
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Opera Philadelphia’s Anthony Roth Costanzo wants art to be a civic right
A trailblazing opera leader on why pick-your-price tickets are back for the 2025-2026 season
When he first brought up pick-your-price tickets, Opera Philadelphia president Anthony Roth Costanzo says there were a lot of naysayers. He tells Alaina Johns how it all turned out, and why pick your price (starting at $11) is back for next season.
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Music collective Son Revoltura brings Mexican folk traditions to the people of Philly
Son jarocho for everyone
Philly cultural collective Son Revoltura brings music that flourished for centuries in Veracruz to parties, protests, and local jam sessions that welcome everyone regardless of their musical experience. Thomas Hagen visits.
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Does Philly’s proposed 2026 budget cut arts and culture? City arts leaders explain.
Arts supporters must raise their voice in every budget cycle
Recent reporting showed Philly’s arts and culture budget is getting yet another proposed cut from the mayor, but arts leaders say the truth is more complicated, and they urge public advocacy. Alaina Johns looks closer.
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Philly arts organizations speak up after the Trump administration revokes their NEA grants
“We’re all banding together. Otherwise, we’re not going to exist.”
The Trump Administration is clawing back hundreds of thousands of dollars of NEA grants already promised to arts groups around the country. These cuts are hitting hard in Philly, but artists tell Anndee Hochman they will not stop their work.
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New accessibility options at Ensemble Arts open doors to audiences who are often excluded
“We want to make every person in the diverse region feel welcome”
Ensemble Arts Philly, which runs venues including Marian Anderson Hall and the Academy of Music, is increasing its welcome to patrons who are often excluded, including Deaf and autistic folks. Anndee Hochman learns more.
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Multiple truths: A conversation with Chasing Chasing Amy filmmaker Sav Rodgers
Exploring love, queerness, and becoming yourself through the lens of late 1990s favorite Chasing Amy
Filmmaker Sav Rodgers did not mean to show his own journey, including his transition and his own love story, but his documentary Chasing Chasing Amy explores much more than the hit film. He speaks with Adryan Corcione.
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Unique Black bodies fascinated Philadelphians of the past
Diverse bodies have a long history in Philly that continues today
In honor of Women's History Month, Constance Garcia-Barrio honors four Black women who appeared in Philly in the 19th and 20th centuries, drawing crowds to their unique bodies, and reflects on acceptance of diverse bodies today.
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