A Guide To The 2013 Philadelphia International Festival Of The Arts (PIFA)
This year, one of Philadelphia's most anticipated biennial events returns to the Avenue of the Arts, and the theme is "If You Had a Time Machine."
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This year, one of Philadelphia's most anticipated biennial events returns to the Avenue of the Arts, and the theme is "If You Had a Time Machine."
For the past 28 years, Art Sanctuary has held in Celebration of Black Writing Festival, but this year they've made a big change.
April is National Poetry Month. Whether you are an accomplished or novice poet, or you just have a real love for the spoken word, April offers up the blooming talents of many artists in Philadelphia.
Celebrate the culture of Japan against a backdrop of gorgeous flowers at this year's Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival.
Many directors got their start on Broad Street before they hit Broadway.
By this summer, there will be a new venue in Philadelphia for film screenings and there isn't a bad seat in the house.
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is teaming up with the Greater Philadelphia Film Office to begin showing movies at their venue.
Auguste Rodin's "The Burghers of Calais" was set down with a giant crane Friday at the museum, which recently completed a three-year renovation inside and out.
On Tuesday, the NCC's officials announced that a new exhibit, titled "1968," will be featured this June through September, and it will focus on a turbulent year in American history.
This spring, there are numerous festivals and events throughout the city and surrounding suburbs.You might want to start planning your calendar now.
Two Bucks County artists will have their work featured at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts "Trunk Show" on Sunday, March 10th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The work by N.C. Wyeth was one of 16 illustrations made in 1929 for a translation of Homer's Greek classic "The Odyssey."
This March, celebrate Women's History Month with events and activities honoring local women of the past, present and future.
Philadelphia art collectors Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz have amassed an an impressive collection of "outsider" art which is being prepared for exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Since 1829, the Philadelphia Flower Show has been the place to go see the latest in flowers and plants -- and a great way to dispel midwinter doldrums.
After 17 years, the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe is getting a makeover.
The Philadelphia area has bred some of the best known comics such as Bill Cosby, Kevin Hart, Tina Fey and Bob Saget.
The National Constitution Center is celebrating Women's History Month in March with a unique look at the achievements, leadership and courage of the nation's women, past and present.
An exhibit of Spanish Jewish culture kicks off Sunday at the Gershman Y on Broad Street and there will be a free opening reception on Feb. 21st.
Philadelphia is a historic city that offers numerous places to immerse yourself in history, from where the Declaration of Independence was signed to the Liberty Bell and the National Constitution Center. Here are some of the best places to learn in Philadelphia.
Grab your sweetheart for some fun on Valentine's weekend in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs.
Every February, the City of Brotherly Love allows Philadelphians a chance to learn about and celebrate African American artists, authors, leaders and, most notably, those who have struggled against all odds to have the freedoms all Americans enjoy today.
Here is an eclectic list of offerings this spring, designed to entice novice theatergoers as well as seasoned ticket holders.
USA Today's Best of Philadelphia recently named Haddonfield's "Haddy" the dinosaur a hidden gem in its "Best of South Jersey" section.
This is where to go in Philly to get the best lessons and find the most popular knitting communities.
A federal grand jury on Tuesday refused to indict six congressional Democrats who drew President Trump's ire last year by taping a video telling members of the military that they must reject "illegal orders," according to three sources.
Penn's first successful transplant was a kidney back in 1966. Since then, there have been thousands of life-saving operations.
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Jamila Winder talked to students in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, about how they can shape history.
Saks Fifth Avenue store in Bala Cynwyd, just outside of Philadelphia, is among eight locations that will close after its parent company filed for bankruptcy.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and one of his neighbors have filed competing lawsuits over a property boundary and fence at their Montgomery County homes.
A federal grand jury on Tuesday refused to indict six congressional Democrats who drew President Trump's ire last year by taping a video telling members of the military that they must reject "illegal orders," according to three sources.
Penn's first successful transplant was a kidney back in 1966. Since then, there have been thousands of life-saving operations.
Jamila Winder talked to students in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, about how they can shape history.
A Norristown, Pennsylvania, former police officer is charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and other offenses after the Feb. 4 incident.
Penn's first successful transplant was a kidney back in 1966. Since then, there have been thousands of life-saving operations.
Jamila Winder talked to students in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, about how they can shape history.
Saks Fifth Avenue store in Bala Cynwyd, just outside of Philadelphia, is among eight locations that will close after its parent company filed for bankruptcy.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and one of his neighbors have filed competing lawsuits over a property boundary and fence at their Montgomery County homes.
Norristown Area High School will operate normally Wednesday following a lockdown on Tuesday.
Former Rep. Tom Malinowski has conceded the New Jersey special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's congressional seat.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
A New Jersey pilot and his co-pilot have been jailed in West Africa for almost six weeks after landing to refuel. CBS News New York spoke to both men on the phone.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
The New Jersey Democrat says it's time to make seat belts on school buses a national standard, instead of leaving it up to states.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
Penn's first successful transplant was a kidney back in 1966. Since then, there have been thousands of life-saving operations.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The PHMC clinic on Cedar Avenue in West Philadelphia is helping provide dental and health care in an underserved community.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
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.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
PennDOT is asking for your input with a new online survey available now through Feb. 28.
Part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station in Philadelphia was flooded Monday night, but service wasn't disrupted.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
The Union unveiled their primary "1776 Kit" jerseys, which pay tribute to America's 250th anniversary and Philadelphia's role.
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
The 76ers played without Joel Embiid as Toumani Camara had a career-high 30 points for the Portland Trail Blazers, leading the team to victory Monday night.
Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said he hopes to find a new home for Nick Castellanos by next Monday.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
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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.
A New Jersey pilot and his co-pilot have been jailed in a West African country for almost six weeks after landing there to refuel.
Surveillance photos and videos showing a subject in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, were released by authorities on Tuesday.
Grant Gilmore has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Tuesday night.
The Saks Fifth Avenue store in Bala Cynwyd, just outside of Philadelphia, is closing.
Penn Medicine celebrated six decades of organ transplants Tuesday at the Smilow Center for Translational Research in University City.