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'Luminaries,' new Girls High mural honoring alumna Jill Scott unveiled as a 'beacon' of possibility for Philadelphia students
Philadelphia’s own Jill Scott returned to her alma mater for the unveiling of a new mural celebrating her. The Grammy Award-winning Girl’s High alumna said it was the honor of a lifetime, and she fought back tears throughout the day.
Philadelphians suspect new Love Park art installation is viral 'portal'
A bright, shiny structure new to Love Park has been making Philadelphia residents stop and stare.It's garnered mixed reactions from those just passing by."It's kind of like art. It's kind of thought-provoking," commented Stan Karkowski from St. Paul, Minnesota."I'm from Minnesota, so it kind of looks like a hockey puck with a hole in it.""It reminds me of the scary movie 'The Ring.' Like the girl is going to climb out of it or something like that," added Brett Sommerer from Northeast Philadelphia.Some say they have an idea of what this new piece of art may be."I just saw this...
Conservation meets ‘ethical’ hunting: John Heinz Refuge hosts mentored deer hunts
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. In the early hours of a crisp fall morning, several novice and experienced hunters gathered at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge for the Mentored Deer Archery Hunt. The annual event spans four separate weekends and brings together aspiring and professional archers for a controlled hunt that regulates the deer population at the Tinicum refuge.
Central Bucks West squeaks by North Penn football. It came down to a field goal
DOYLESTOWN — This one figured to be close and, man oh man, it lived up to that expectation. It took a 33-yard field goal with six seconds left in regulation by Central Bucks West senior Ryan Clemens to account for the final margin, a 17-14 win for the Bucks over visiting rival North...
Historic Old City bank will soon house an immersive multi-disciplinary art experience
A wall-breaking ceremony took place last week at the 19th-century Manufacturers National Bank along North 3rd Street. There was a shower of fake money, a bank burglar aerialist dangling from the rafters, and actors portraying bank tellers.
Street closures, bus detours for Philly Bike Ride: see the full list
Streets are closed around Center City Philadelphia for the Philly Bike Ride on Saturday, Oct. 19.Road closures began around 3 a.m. Saturday for the ride, expected to have thousands of bicyclists participating in the City of Brotherly Love.Organizers said the ride begins at 7:30 a.m. Streets will be opened on a rolling basis as soon as the last rider passes through the location.Most streets should be back open by 12 p.m. except for those near the finish line, which is at Eakins Oval in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.Some SEPTA bus routes are also impacted by the race....
Hundreds of seniors participate in PCA's annual Senior Strut
Federal health officials say most senior citizens are not getting the recommended amount of activity and exercise which leads to an increased risk of illnesses, depression and falls. But an annual event encourages Philadelphia seniors to move, groove and have some fun with friends while doing so.It's all about making exercise fun and doctors say it doesn't have to be intense. It can be anything from a walk to dancing and that's what happened on Kelly Drive.Mummers set the festive tone for the Senior Strut. Hundreds of seniors participated in the annual mile walk at Boathouse Row. Among them was...
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