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Washington Post Includes Fairmount Park on List of 7 Best U.S. City Parks
The United States is filled with several city parks that are worth planning a trip around and one is right here in Philadelphia, writes Hannah Sampson for The Washington Post. That would be Fairmount Park. The 2,000-acre park is split by the Schuylkill River and features a wide range of things to do nearby. This…
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Philadelphia Art Museum Appoints New CEO
The Philadelphia Art Museum has appointed a new CEO just under three weeks after firing its former executive leader, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. The Museum has appointed Daniel H. Weiss as the successor to Sasha Suda. An art historian with decades of experience, Weiss previously served as the CEO of the Metropolitan Museum of…
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Mann Center Breaks Ground On New $70 Million Renovation Project, Undergoes Name Change
For 49 years, the Mann Center for the Perfoming Arts has been among the city’s premier outdoor music destinations. As it prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary next year, the organization has announced a $70 million campaign and subsequent groundbreaking to a new project to renovate and reimagine its entry plaza and the entire visitor…
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Philadelphia Museum of Art Undergoes Name Change, Rebrand
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is undergoing a rebrand and with it comes a new, more simplistic name — the Philadelphia Art Museum, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. While the official name change is new, many have already been calling it by this name for years. Museum director and CEO Sasha Suda can attest to…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia Opens Fall Season with Mural Arts Fest 2025
Mural Arts Philadelphia launches its fall season this September with a dynamic calendar of mural dedications, workshops, tours, and community events across the city. At the center is Mural Arts Fest 2025, a free celebration of art, music, and hands-on activities at The Oval on Saturday, September 13, from 2 to 7 p.m., featuring live DJ…
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House of the Week: Stunning and Historic Art Deco in Fairmount
A stunning Art Deco home set on a lovely 0.38-acre lot with nine bedrooms and nine bathrooms is available for sale in the Art Museum area. The historic Bergdoll Mansion, a celebrated Philadelphia landmark for over 100 years, sits majestically atop a hill, exuding elegance and timeless sophistication. Originally commissioned in 1856 by the Kemble…
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Meet Fairmount Park Conservancy’s Next CEO, Tony Sorrentino
The Fairmount Park Conservancy recently announced the hiring of Tony Sorrentino as its next chief executive officer, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY. Sorrentino, who will officially take on the new role in October, currently serves as an associate president at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a veteran of Penn’s community and…
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Sheryl Lee Ralph, Sen. Vincent Hughes Celebrate 20-Year Wedding Anniversary, Renew Vows On Rocky Steps
Pennsylvania State Senator Vincent Hughes and actress Sheryl Lee Ralph are celebrating two decades of wedded bliss, and recently renewed their vows in the City of Brotherly Love, writes Anna Kaufman for USA Today. While the vow renewal was supposed to be an intimate gathering, roughly 250 guests were in attendance at the Philadelphia Museum…
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Fairmount Teen Becomes Youngest Storyteller at Historic Philadelphia’s ‘Once Upon a Nation’ Benches
Zoe Levenstien has eagerly awaited Historic Philadelphia’s annual “Once Upon a Nation” storytelling benches since she was four — and now, at 17, she is the program’s youngest storyteller, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. “Every summer, from probably 4 years old and on, my family would come down and do the benches,” she said. “We…
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Mann Center to Close After Season for $70M Renovation Project in Preparation for 50th Anniversary
In preparation for its 50th anniversary and the nation’s 250th, the Mann Center will close at the end of the season in October for a $70 million renovation, writes Peter Dobrin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mann Center leaders have been quietly courting donors in the last few years to support the center’s planned relaunch, and…
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Discover Fairmount: Underrated Museums, Lush Parks, and Outstanding Food in Philly’s Laid-Back Corner
Fairmount delivers a rare mix of overlooked museums, standout parks, and stellar spots to eat and drink, all of which are tied together by a laid-back neighborhood vibe, writes Pamela Vachon for the Islands. Before exploring the under-the-radar gems, stop by the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the iconic steps famously climbed by Rocky Balboa…
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New Philadelphia Startup Coblrshop Will Repair Your Shoes by Mail
Founded by Fairmount’s Emily Watts, Coblrshop is a new Philadelphia-based mail-in repair service for handbags, shoes, and other leather goods, writes Kristin Detterline for Philadelphia Magazine. Watts said that she and co-founder Leslie Bateman, want to make repair more accessible while also improving the customer experience. This was influenced by some personal experiences. “We’ve both…
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Abbott Elementary’s Season 4 Finale Showcases Please Touch Museum
As “Abbott Elementary” aired its season four finale last week, the Please Touch Museum in Fairmount Park was front and center, writes Kristen Hunt for PhillyVoice. In the episode, the teachers took their students on a field trip to the institute. While the students initially showed dismay at the thought of going there due to…
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Renovation of Burk-Bergman Boathouse Preserves Historic Exterior, Modernizes the Interior
Burk-Bergman Boathouse, a treasured part of Philadelphia’s historic Boathouse Row and home to the University of Pennsylvania’s three varsity rowing programs, recently underwent a major renovation that preserved its historic exterior while completely modernizing the interior, according to a staff report from Architizer. One of the oldest boathouses in the country, the building has been…
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A 1965 Martin Luther King, Jr. Speech Outside Girard College Resonates With This Philadelphia Family
Learley and Curtis McAllister were 12 and 9 years old, respectively, when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave a speech outside of Girard College in August 1965, writes Tom Kretschmer for 6ABC. At the time, Girard College was segregated and Dr. King joined Cecil B. Moore and other prominent Philadelphia civil rights leaders in their…
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Fairmount Home Boasts Sophisticated Design While Also Being Fun and Kid-friendly
When Kelly Chew and Aalap Shah decided to move from Brooklyn to Philadelphia, they chose a historic Fairmount residence as their future home, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The three-story rowhouse they purchased in 2022 did not require any structural changes, but it was not kid-friendly and its color palette was too dark.…
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Recent Episode of ‘Abbott Elementary’ Featured Smith Memorial Playground
The penultimate episode of season three of ABC sitcom “Abbott Elementary” heavily featured Smith Memorial Playground in East Fairmount Park, writes Kristen Hunt for PhillyVoice. In the episode, the principal and teachers chaperone a field trip to the playground. However, in reality, viewers were instead seeing a set that was created on the soundstages of…
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Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center Brings the Land of Rising Sun to Philadelphia
The Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center in Fairmount Park has a rich history that dates back hundreds of years, writes TaRhonda Thomas for 6abc. “You feel like you are in Kyoto, Japan,” said Kazumi Teune, executive director of the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia. “The garden represents the essence, core of the Japanese elements.” Teune…
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