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Joe Frazier statue to be moved to Philadelphia Museum of Art grounds this spring

February 11, 2026February 12, 2026 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

“Smokin’ Joe” Frazier moved to Philadelphia as a teenager from South Carolina and is regarded among the greatest heavyweight boxers. He won an Olympic gold medal in 1964…

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Wilder’s book dinners bring customers face to face with local authors

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

Ticket prices are usually around $125 and include a copy of the book, a five-course meal and tax and gratuity for the staff. Additional proceeds are donated to…

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Mural Arts seeks artist to depict Philly’s queer activists on Gayborhood nightclub

October 20, 2025October 20, 2025 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

Mural Arts is searching for a Philadelphia artist to honor the city’s queer history in a new installation in the Gayborhood. Applications to design the mural on the…

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Swedish artist’s tapestries and ‘Talking Head’ sculptures are now on display in Philly

September 26, 2025September 26, 2025 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

Moki Cherry’s woodworking phase didn’t produce your typical chairs and birdhouses. Once the late Swedish artist began playing with plywood, she constructed light-box sculptures that resembled surrealist faces.…

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Chester County couple who restore comic books revive business after winning $10 million defamation lawsuit

August 28, 2025August 29, 2025 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

Just over a year after winning a defamation lawsuit, comic book restorers Emily and Matt Meyers have revived their business – putting five of the rarest and most…

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St. Joseph’s University, Barnes Foundation team up to offer museum education graduate degree

St. Joseph’s University, Barnes Foundation team up to offer museum education graduate degree

August 5, 2024August 5, 2024 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

Saint Joseph’s University will train future museum educators through a new program with the Barnes Foundation. This fall, St. Joe’s will offer an online museum education graduate program…

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West Philly Zine Fest to showcase art, books and comics by local artists

West Philly Zine Fest to showcase art, books and comics by local artists

June 11, 2024June 11, 2024 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

Independent artists will show off their unique and self-printed works later this month at the West Philly Zine Fest. The event returns to the Rotunda, at 4014 Walnut St.…

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Two Detroit activists met at a prison writing workshop, now they’re providing a pathway for returning citizens

Two Detroit activists met at a prison writing workshop, now they’re providing a pathway for returning citizens

March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 · Detroit, Michigan Local News

When Kyle Daniel-Bey was 17, he received a mandatory life in prison sentence for murder. But even a lifetime behind bars couldn’t imprison his creative spirit. “Juvenile lifer”…

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William Way Center to celebrate Trans Day of Visibility with a fashion show

William Way Center to celebrate Trans Day of Visibility with a fashion show

March 23, 2024March 23, 2024 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

Trans models will show off designs by trans fashion designers on the runway on Friday, March 29. William Way LGBT Community Center, located in Philly’s Gayborhood, is hosting…

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City Walls unveils ‘DCleated’ art project ahead of NFL Draft

City Walls unveils ‘DCleated’ art project ahead of NFL Draft

March 22, 2024March 23, 2024 · Detroit, Michigan Local News

click to enlarge Randiah Camille Green The oversized cleats will be displayed near Detroit arenas, hotels, and airports for the month of April. People headed to downtown Detroit…

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Sidewalk Detroit is planting a ‘remediation forest’ to mitigate air pollution from Stellantis plant

Sidewalk Detroit is planting a ‘remediation forest’ to mitigate air pollution from Stellantis plant

March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 · Detroit, Michigan Local News

Neighborhood placekeeping nonprofit Sidewalk Detroit is using public art to try and help mitigate air pollution in Detroit’s East Canfield Village.  The organization has commissioned a regenerative installation…

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Rosenbach manuscript returned to Peruvian government

Rosenbach manuscript returned to Peruvian government

March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

A six-page document that sat in the Rosenbach Museum for a century made its way to Washington, D.C., on Thursday ahead of its long-awaited journey home to Peru.…

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Atlantic City to debut its largest mural in June

Atlantic City to debut its largest mural in June

March 3, 2024March 3, 2024 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

A Jersey Shore town is planning to unveil some monumental new artwork just in time for the summer season. In June, Atlantic City will debut its largest mural,…

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