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Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers says goodbye with Echo and Flame/Fenghuang Awakens
“We are talking about sunset and sunrise.”
Camille Bacon-Smith sits down with Ken Metzner and Kun-Yang Lin, cofounders of visionary Philly dance troupe Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers, to get the story behind the company’s sunset, including a world-premiere program running March 27-28, 2026.
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Disabled artists take the stage through Acting without Boundaries
If theater is about creativity, why can’t we make room for disabled artists?
A Bryn Mawr-based theater company proves that with patience, flexibility, and innovation, disabled artists of all ages can take to the stage, enjoying community, careers, and creativity. Anndee Hochman visits.
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Join the fight for full restoration of the President’s House Slavery Memorial
The Trump administration is frightened by Ona Judge
Exhibits about slavery at George Washington’s Philly house are still in limbo as advocates fight the Trump/Vance administration for full restoration. Constance Garcia-Barrio looks closer.
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President's House supporters rally as some exhibits on slavery return to the walls
A victory for advocates of Philly’s true history
On Thursday, February 19, President’s House advocates rallied to celebrate a ruling that demands the return of signage about slavery, while a court case over their removal by the Trump administration continues. Alaina Johns was there.
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Broadway Cabaret at Rittenhouse Grill is back for a third year
In Philly, life is a cabaret again
A star-studded Broadway cabaret in Philly is back for its third season at Rittenhouse Grill, with a performance featuring Christine Andreas and Martin Silvestri on February 16. Cameron Kelsall visits.
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After a freezing New Year, the Mummers String Band Spectacular debuts at the Linc
Mayor Parker teases a new Philly tradition of Mummers at the stadium
The String Band Division competition of the 2026 Mummers Parade was postponed due to bad weather, but it returned in full glory for a special show at Lincoln Financial Field. Isa Segolovich was there.
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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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