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Looks Like the Kelces Made It on to Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poet’ Album
Jason Kelce a Taylor Swift lyric. Why not? Listen to the 15th track “The Alchemy” or the 22nd track, “So High School” on Taylor Swift’s just-released Tortured Poets Department album and you’ll realize the lyrics refer to boyfriend Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, writes Laura Swartz for Philadelphia Magazine. This is not a…
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Bryn Mawr-Raised Kat Dennings Joins Forces with Tim Allen in ABC’s Latest Pilot ‘Shifting Gears’
Kat Dennings, a Bryn Mawr native, is teaming up with Tim Allen in a new ABC sitcom pilot titled “Shifting Gears,” writes Chris Compendio for The Philly Voice. In this family comedy, Dennings will play Riley, an estranged daughter who moves back in with her father after her divorce, bringing her two teenagers along. Allen…
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Yardley Raised Richard Kind Joins ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Cast for Season 4
Yardley-native Richard Kind is set to grace the screen in the upcoming fourth season of Hulu’s hit series “Only Murders in the Building,” writes Franki Rudnesky for The Philly Voice. The Trenton-born, Yardley-raised actor joins an impressive lineup that includes Molly Shannon, Eva Longoria, and Meryl Streep, promising another captivating season of mystery and intrigue.…
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Philadelphia is Already Eyeing A Bid to Host Another Wrestlemania After 2024 Event Success
After a successful Wrestlemania XL in Philadelphia earlier this month, the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau is already planning to submit a bid to host the annual professional wrestling spectacle again in the near future, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “This is such a highly-coveted event that we know there’s a long…
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Fishtown’s Battery Redevelopment Project to Include Rivers Casino’s Boutique Luxury Hotel
Rivers Casino Philadelphia is planning on opening a boutique luxury hotel inside The Battery, the redevelopment of a former PECO power plant in Fishtown, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 62-suite hotel is expected to open by the end of this year and could be accepting reservations as early as this fall.…
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Ambler Theater Helps Keep Art of 35mm Cinema Alive With Its Annual 35mm Film Festival
The Ambler Theater is doing its part to keep the art of 35mm cinema alive, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. It is one of just 23 exhibitors in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware that can still show analog films, thanks to its two working 35mm projectors. From April 12 to April 14, the theater will…
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Taylor Swift in Haverford for Easter? So Sorry We Missed You
Taylor Swift got to meet Travis Kelce’s nieces for the first time Easter Sunday when she stopped by Jason and Kylie Kelce’s Haverford home, writes Laura Colins for the Daily Mail. Swift and boyfriend Travis, who plays tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, spent Easter at the home of his brother, retired Philadelphia Eagles…
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Incentives Are Drawing Film and TV Crews to Delaware County
Delaware County is benefitting from incentives offered to film and television producers, generating award-winning projects here like Silver Linings Playbook and Mare of Easttown. That’s the consensus of discussion March 22 at Sun Center Studios in Aston between elected officials and stakeholders in the film and television industry. The Delaware County Commerce Center and Visit…
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U.S. Women’s Soccer Goalie Casey Murphy Gets Married At Classic Themed Wedding in Center City Philadelphia
Casey Murphy, goalie for the United States National Women’s Soccer League, officially tied the knot with fiancé Chris Mirabelli, at a wedding ceremony in Center City Philadelphia, writes Emily Strohm for People. The ceremony took place at the Crystal Tea Room on South Broad Street on December 15. The couple decided to go with a…
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West Philly’s Quinta Brunson Will Star in New Animated ‘The Cat in the Hat’ Film in 2026
A new animated version of Dr. Seuss’ “The Cat in the Hat” is scheduled to be released in a couple years and West Philadelphia’s own Quinta Brunson will be part of the cast, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. While Brunson’s role has yet to be specified, the animated film is set to premiere in theaters…
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“Philly Mom” on Instagram and Visit Philadelphia Are Teaming Up to Highlight City’s Special Qualities
Olivia Herman is a Philadelphia woman who has gone viral for her “Philly Mom” character on Instagram, where she talks about all things Philly in a series of viral and entertaining posts. Well, she is now teaming up with Visit Philadelphia to spotlight the city uniquely, reports Christie Ileto for 6abc. She is working at…
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Philly’s Kevin Hart is the Newest Recipient of the Mark Twain Prize For American Humor
During an annual event at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. on March 24, North Philadelphia native Kevin Hart was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, write Tommy McArdle and Alexandra Rockey Fleming for People. The Mark Twain Prize is awarded annually to “individuals who have had an impact on American society…
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Levittown’s Ricky Moyer Shines on American Idol, Earns Golden Ticket
Levittown musician Ricky Moyer, whose American Idol audition aired this past Sunday, officially got the golden ticket, reports Alicia Vitarelli for 6 ABC. Moyer describes his audition as surreal. “It was super crazy,” Moyer said. “It feels like you’re in the TV box when you stand in front of the judges.” The 22-year-old…
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The Guinness Book of World Records Named West Chester Man the Tallest Actor in the World
Actor Matthew McGrory was once named the world’s tallest actor by the Guinness Book of World Records as he stood at 7 feet, 6 inches. Additionally, he also holds the records for biggest foot and longest toe in the world, writes Norway Martin for Venture Jolt. McGrory was born in West Chester in 1973. Before…
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This Northeast Philadelphia TikToker Creates New Form of ‘Math’ That’s All About Philly
A local TikToker has been getting quite the praise with her new trend in honor of fellow Philadelphians, writes 6abc. Stephanie Powley, whose TikTok name is @stephunnyjane, has started a new trend called “Philly math.” The trend is a play on the kinds of “math” that explains and rationalizes certain situations. Others may be…
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Temple University Alum Kevin Negandhi, Anchor at ESPN, Keeps Philadelphia Teams Close to His Heart
Phoenixville native Kevin Negandhi is currently one of the most recognizable faces at ESPN, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. But before becoming anchor of the network’s 6 PM edition of its flagship program SportsCenter, he made history as the first Indian American national sports anchor. “In the beginning, I had to work…
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Beyonce Sends Drexel Hill Girl Flowers for Her Performance
Zoe Erianna, a 7-year-old girl from Drexel Hill stole the show on America’s Got Talent and was rewarded with a bouquet of flowers from Beyonce, writes Kaleah Mcilwain for NBC Philadelphia. The artist saw Erianna’s rendition of “Texas Hold ‘Em,” Beyonce’s latest chart song, on the show. The special delivery arrived Tuesday afternoon with a…
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A Two-Story Netflix House with Themed Experiences Could Be Coming to King of Prussia Mall
The empty Lord & Taylor space in the King of Prussia Mall may soon have a new occupant: Netflix House, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The concept is to offer customers an immersive experience of their favorite Netflix shows which will include merchandise, food, and activities. Netflix has created some pop-up experiences such…
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