Art & Design Philadelphia Kicks Off a Celebration of John Coltrane’s Centennial The city is throwing an epic birthday party for the late jazz giant beginning September 23
History New Book Reveals Hidden Stories of Fairmount Park’s Performance Venues Robin Hood Dell and the Mann Center for the Performing Arts take center stage in a recent title by Philadelphia music historian Jack McCarthy
Preservation Cunningham Piano Gives a Final Goodbye to Philadelphia The legendary company’s last outpost in the city has officially closed
Preservation The Sounds of Philly Reverberate Around the World Jack McCarthy explains the importance of preserving the landmarks and sites that tell the story of Philadelphia’s music history
Preservation A Song of Survival and Loss Many historic venues are gone, but Philly’s musical heritage, much of it created by African American artists, is being preserved through its buildings, devotees, and ongoing influence
History The Mummers’ Signature Tune and the Composer Who Wrote It Kimberly Haas introduces us to James Bland, the prolific African American musician that penned Philadelphia’s New Year’s Day anthem, “Oh Dem Golden Slippers”
History From Pigskins to Dead Heads: Remembering Legendary JFK Stadium Built in the swamps of South Philadelphia, an unsung venue gets its due. Ed Duffy takes us into the stands
History Dive Into History at the Mermaid Inn A popular tavern in Chestnut Hill has roots dating back to the 1700s
