Top Philadelphia Arts Programs To Support
As they say, charity begins at home, so why not give back to the city you call home? Help keep Philadelphia arts and culture alive by donating to these programs.
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As they say, charity begins at home, so why not give back to the city you call home? Help keep Philadelphia arts and culture alive by donating to these programs.
Philadelphia has been called home by some of the world's greatest artists, and the city is filled with artistic treasures at every turn.
The Pennsylvania Ballet has received a big contribution toward its planned construction of a new headquarters and a ballet school on North Broad Street.
The Barnes Foundation, about to open in mid-May on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, has installed a major new piece of art.
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These local productions will convince you that Broadway isn't the only place to find theatrical entertainment this spring.
Expectations for the 2012 creative scene in Philadelphia are high, but the spring and summer lineup of festivals will satisfy any art aficionado. Check out the top upcoming festivities to fulfill a serious, or just curious, art fix.
"Site Seeing" is a month-long program in April from the Fairmount Park Art Association, to help the public rediscover public art.
One-hundred years after the "unsinkable" ship, well, sank, the James Cameron-directed sob-fest starring Leo and Kate returns to the big screen—in 3-D! Here's a guide to Titanic-themed events and programs here in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia may be a train ride away from Broadway and across the country from Hollywood, but the city still has more than its share of rising stars.
Spring has sprung, and there are a number of festivals in the Philadelphia area where you can celebrate longer days, warmer weather and flowers blooming around the region with your family and friends.
It should come as no surprise that almost all the libraries of Philadelphia have stories that are as historically rich as the materials within the buildings.
March is Women's History Month, and Philadelphia is celebrating the lives of notable ladies of the past and present.
The University of the Arts is hosting the 2012 National High School Dance Festival this weekend, and there are tutus and leotards all along South Broad.
Jazz aficionados won't be happy to hear this: The Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corporation (OARC) has announced that it will not host the annual West Oak Lane Jazz & Arts Festival this year.
There is an eclectic selection of top reads from Philadelphia-based authors that are sure to satisfy your page-turning cravings while supporting local talent, both past and present.
The event will be an artistic take on the themes of Passover, including dance, poetry, and music.
Philadelphia Dance Academy and Philadelphia Youth Ballet Director Lori A. Lahnemann shares her tips and advice for budding dance talent.
Philadelphia is known as the 'Cradle of Liberty' for good reason. The city served as the first capital of the United States and was home to the original White House.
Avoid Valentine's Day drama by seeing a production live at one of these love-themed theater events in Philadelphia.
Since 1976, the United States has set aside February as Black History Month. Here's where to take part in the celebration of African American history, culture and heritage in the Philadelphia area.
With Black History Month upon us, Philadelphians won't struggle to find special programming, events and venues that are celebrating.
Expect more rain throughout the weekend, with a few spots that may see a little clearing by late in the day on Monday, Memorial Day.
For the first time in its 45-year history, Collingswood's May Fair festival was canceled as rainy weather swept across the region.
More than a dozen kayakers were rescued from the water after being stranded along the Batsto River in the Wharton State Forest on Saturday.
Zack Wheeler pitched six shutout innings as the Phillies defeated Cleveland, ending the Guardians' seven-game winning streak.
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
Expect more rain throughout the weekend, with a few spots that may see a little clearing by late in the day on Monday, Memorial Day.
A 39-year-old man was charged with aggravated assault after a foot pursuit ended with an officer-involved shooting in Kensington Saturday morning, police say.
For the first time in its 45-year history, Collingswood's May Fair festival was canceled as rainy weather swept across the region.
More than a dozen kayakers were rescued from the water after being stranded along the Batsto River in the Wharton State Forest on Saturday.
Zack Wheeler pitched six shutout innings as the Phillies defeated Cleveland, ending the Guardians' seven-game winning streak.
A 39-year-old man was charged with aggravated assault after a foot pursuit ended with an officer-involved shooting in Kensington Saturday morning, police say.
One man is dead after an apparent shootout in Strawberry Mansion Friday night, police said.
Police are investigating a set of skeletal remains found near a creek in Northeast Philadelphia Friday afternoon.
Cancer survivor Victor Aponte wants to give back to his community after they were there for him in his greatest time of need.
Jefferson Methodist Hospital will reopen Saturday, days after a power outage forced evacuations and a temporary closure.
For the first time in its 45-year history, Collingswood's May Fair festival was canceled as rainy weather swept across the region.
More than a dozen kayakers were rescued from the water after being stranded along the Batsto River in the Wharton State Forest on Saturday.
The iconic vacation destination is ringing in the big milestone year and paying homage to the resort's rich history.
Sitting at the southernmost end of New Jersey, visitors are drawn to Cape May's character, its charm and beautiful beaches.
The search for a missing swimmer in Ocean City has transitioned to a recovery mission on Thursday, police said.
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
A historic Black church in New Castle County is making a powerful comeback after a pair of hit-and-run crashes left the sanctuary heavily damaged.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
A patient at Jefferson Moss Magee Rehab is the first person in Philadelphia to use new technology allowing people who are paralyzed to use their hands.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
The heart-lung machine was a groundbreaking invention that took place in Philadelphia and has saved millions of lives.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Research from Thomas Jefferson University could help ID a new way to improve poor sleep and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
SEPTA is preparing for large crowds as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
Zack Wheeler pitched six shutout innings as the Phillies defeated Cleveland, ending the Guardians' seven-game winning streak.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
Kyle Manzardo hit a pinch-hit homer off Jhoan Duran in the ninth inning to lift Cleveland to victory over the Phillies.
Cancer survivor Victor Aponte wants to give back to his community after they were there for him in his greatest time of need.
Kyle Busch's cause of death has not been given, though his family said earlier the NASCAR icon had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
After a cloudy, rainy, damp and frankly miserable Saturday, the rest of the holiday weekend is looking up. Andrew Kozak reports.
For the first time in its 45-year history, Collingswood’s annual May Fair festival was canceled this weekend as rainy weather swept across the region during Memorial Day weekend. Eva Andersen reports.
More than a dozen kayakers were rescued from the water after being stranded along the Batsto River in New Jersey's Wharton State Forest Saturday evening.
The congregation of Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, now has a temporary place to worship after a fire destroyed the historic church last Sunday.
It is going to be a wet Saturday, basically a washout. The same is true for the first half of Sunday with chances it will taper off for the afternoon. Precipitation is more scattered on Monday, but there's still a chance of a stray shower or storm. A day late and dollar short, nice weather returns for the return to work on Tuesday, NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza reports.