"Rent" takes the stage in Philly as the Tony Awards honor Broadway's best
"Rent," the rock musical, which won four Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1996, continues to resonate with audiences nearly 30 years later.
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"Rent," the rock musical, which won four Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1996, continues to resonate with audiences nearly 30 years later.
Looking for things to do in Philadelphia this weekend? We've got you covered. Here's our weekend guide.
Host Ashley Harder gets a behind-the-scenes look at the award-winning musical DREAMGIRLS at Philadelphia's Walnut Street Theatre. The Broadway will run from April 2 through May 4.
There are still a few seats left before the show leaves town after Sunday. MJ The Musical has been rockin' the streets of Philly with the lead actor on the road to major success. 24-year-old Jordan Markus has got game and not just on the stage. Many thanks to The Sporting Club At The Bellevue for providing the venue for CBS Philadelphia to hold court.
Wondering what's going on this weekend? We have the answer. Here's a list of events in Philadelphia this weekend.
The holiday movie season is well underway and an epic animated musical is returning to the big screen this week with an expansive brand new voyage. Moana 2 will also feature a brand new soundtrack which was created by two of the industry's youngest songwriters. Ukee Washington had the opportunity to chat with the duo.
Host Ashley Harder gets into the holiday spirit with an all-access pass to Walnut Street Theater's production of everyone's favorite elf!
It's showtime, Philadelphia! TKTS Ticket Booth Service has arrived in the City of Brotherly Love -- your ticket to last-minute entertainment.
Host Ashley Harder gets an all-access, behind-the-scenes look at the hottest show, which is hitting the stage after 10 years.
From Kevin Hart at the hard rock Casino in Atlantic City to Lucy the Elephant's birthday bash in Margate, here's everything you need to enjoy your weekend.
There's plenty to do in Philadelphia this weekend: a Star Wars-themed haunted house, monster trucks, a Harry Potter-themed drag brunch, concerts and musicals.
From the 2024 Penn Relays and Game 4 of the Knicks-Sixers series to the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship at Lincoln Financial Field, Philly is buzzing with thrills, chills and excitement.
WrestleMania has taken over Philadelphia with a weekend packed with events for people of all ages to enjoy. Now is your time to check out some of the wild watch parties around the city.
From comedy shows at The Fillmore and Punch Line Philly to rocking out at City Winery Philadelphia, the Delaware Valley will be the place you'll want to stay this weekend.
Lauren Nicole Chapman and Caroline Bowman play Anna and Elsa in the musical "Frozen" based on the Disney film - it's coming to the Academy of Music from March 21 to April 7.
Magic and family take center stage when Cardinal O'Hara High School's theater department debuts its spring musical "Freaky Friday" this week.
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The City of Brotherly Love has a jam-packed entertainment guide for you. Here's a list of five shows happening this weekend that will take away your seasonal social suppression.
The musical "Mean Girls" is coming straight from Broadway to the stage in Philadelphia for a limited engagement from now until Oct. 8.
The U.S. military says four service members were killed in a plane crash in Iraq, as Iran's continued attacks on Gulf states keep oil prices high.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
The U.S. military has confirmed that at least four crew members were killed when an American KC-135 refueling plane taking part in the Iran war crashed in western Iraq.
People in the Philadelphia region will need winter gear on Friday morning because of the temperatures dropping into the 20s.
Travis Konecny scored the lone goal in a shootout to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.
The U.S. military says four service members were killed in a plane crash in Iraq, as Iran's continued attacks on Gulf states keep oil prices high.
Student after student spent their school night speaking out against the district's controversial long-term plan that could reshape dozens of schools across the city.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
An increase in the hotel tax, plus new taxes on rideshares and some deliveries, are included in Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's new budget.
The U.S. military has confirmed that at least four crew members were killed when an American KC-135 refueling plane taking part in the Iran war crashed in western Iraq.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
If you were inspired by the figure skating artistry at the 2026 Winter Olympics, you may want to keep your eye out for two local skaters.
Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Michael Fanning has been suspended without pay for assaulting two women, including his 30-year-old daughter.
Student after student spent their Thursday school night speaking out against the School District of Philadelphia's controversial long-term plan that could reshape dozens of schools across the city.
The Community College of Philadelphia will raise the cost of tuition later this year.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
Philadelphia police and a security provider for South Jersey Jewish communities say they have stepped up patrols.
High gas prices and travel uncertainty are on the minds of many travelers as they try to book their vacations locally and overseas.
After its kitchen was damaged in a fire last year, the former Westmont Diner in Haddon Township, New Jersey, is reopening with a new name.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
A micro-hospital that aims to help Delaware County after Crozer Health's collapse last year is inching closer to opening in Aston.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations resumed Wednesday night after an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
Travis Konecny scored the lone goal in a shootout to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.
The Philadelphia Eagles are signing former Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie to a one-year contract Thursday night, according to multiple reports.
Duncan Robinson scored 19 points and the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons beat the Philadelphia 76ers 131-109 on Thursday night for their second straight victory after a season-worst four-game losing streak.
If you were inspired by the figure skating artistry at the 2026 Winter Olympics, you may want to keep your eye out for two local skaters.
The Philadelphia Eagles made multiple moves Thursday, including signing former Commanders and Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
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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.
The cost of tuition at the Community College of Philadelphia will increase roughly 9% in the first increase in about a decade, as the school faces rising costs while public funding stays flat.
Jonathan Gerlach is set to have a preliminary hearing on Friday after he was accused of robbing graves in Mount Moriah Cemetery in Southwest Philadelphia and Yeadon, Pennsylvania.
A tractor-trailer hauling fruits and vegetables was damaged in a fire at a rest stop along the Pennsylvania Turnpike on Friday morning, dispatchers say. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
U.S. Central Command says four crewmembers aboard a KC-135 refueling aircraft that crashed in Iraq on Thursday have been confirmed killed. The incident was not caused by hostile or friendly fire according to CENTCOM. Josh Sanders is at the Pulse Desk with the latest information into our newsroom.
Bill Kelly says stray showers are possible Friday in the Philadelphia region, and more severe weather is possible early next week.