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Councilmembers Kendra Brooks and Rue Landau announce legislation to protect Philly from abuses by ICE
Locals brave the cold to say “ICE OUT”
Locals gathered in below-freezing temps on January 27 for the announcement of new “ICE OUT” legislation cosponsored by Councilmembers Rue Landau and Kendra Brooks. Alaina Johns reports.
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Earth’s Greatest Enemy gets its Philly premiere at a Fallser Club screening on January 28
A new documentary identifies the US military as the world’s largest polluter
Journalist and filmmaker Abby Martin will attend the Philly premiere of her new documentary about the US military’s ecological impact, Earth’s Greatest Enemy, at the Fallser Club on Wednesday, January 28. Adryan Corcione learns more.
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State and city leaders unveil updated $150M vision for the Avenue of the Arts
Work slated to begin this month on South Broad Street improvements
A revamp of South Broad Street, AKA the Avenue of the Arts, has been pending since 2024, and leaders have big updates for 2026, including a much bigger price tag. Stephen Silver reports.
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The Citywide James Ijames Pass adds theater to Philly’s 250th celebrations
Three plays, three theaters, and one prize-winning playwright
The Arden, Philadelphia Theatre Company, and the Wilma are teaming up for a first-of-its-kind Philly theater pass featuring three James Ijames productions. Wendy Univer finds out how it all came together.
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The Wanamaker Light Show is back for 2025, along with new surprises
Philly pulls together to save a favorite Christmas tradition for another year
Beloved Christmas attractions at the Wanamaker faced an uncertain future after Macy's closed earlier this year, but Philly pulled together to bring them back for 2025. McCaillaigh Rouse has the details.
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New research from Philly’s Mural Arts Institute proves public art has a huge civic impact
Art is an inalienable human right
An October forum for scientists, scholars, artists, and city leaders explored new insights into just how much murals affect our everyday lives. Anndee Hochman was there.
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Opera Philadelphia composer-in-residence Nathalie Joachim calls Philly “a historic music city”
Letting others find themselves in our stories
Acclaimed performer and composer Nathalie Joachim kicks off her Opera Philadelphia residency with a November 19 performance in the Wanamaker Building. She speaks with Maria Thompson Corley about joining Philly’s musical landscape.
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After an 18-year restoration, the Lansdowne Theater reopens with A Bronx Tale
Delaware County revives a destination venue
Veteran actor and playwright Chazz Palminteri welcomed Delco audiences back to the Lansdowne Theater after a lengthy renovation transformed the 1927 movie house into a destination concert venue. Stephen Silver visits.
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Three Chestnut Hill projects reimagine old spaces while keeping history alive
Architecture with a heart for local heritage
Three architectural projects in Chestnut Hill—a pedestrian bridge and two 19th-century mansions—maintain the neighborhood’s historic character while opening new spaces to the public. Clark Perks visits.
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Philly theater artists launch the Jewish Theatrical Resource Guide
Offering free guidance worldwide for anyone producing Jewish theater
Three Philly arts leaders were on the team that developed a new resource guide for theaters tackling Jewish stories. They sit down with Jill Ivey to discuss how it all happened and what the guide offers theater-makers worldwide.
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