Amidst city budget cuts Mayor Nutter gives Philly Orchestra a $250,000 dollar boost
January 6, 2009
Leaders of cultural organizations in Philadelphia are concerned about how the city will make future appropriations. The Philadlephia Orchestra received 250-thousand dollars from the city's cultural fund directly from the Mayor which is not how money is supposed to be doled out. From WHYY's Arts and Culture desk, Alex Schmidt reports.
Mummers march on despite cold weather and frozen funding
January 2, 2009
Cold weather and money worries were little deterrent to participants and their fans for yesterday's Mummers Parade and it's 2-Street after-party. Now some Mummers are already thinking about next year's festivities with or without support from the city. WHYY's Peter Crimmins reports.
Philadelphia area art galleries will open their doors on this first Friday of the first month of the New Year. Tonight, you might overhear a self-appointed art critic describe some collections as 'trash.' WHYY's Denis Devine says it's an apt description if you happen to be in Hammonton, New Jesey.
Philadelphia's Mummers are polishing up their golden slippers for their annual march tomorrow. WHYY's Tom MacDonald reports they are going to have a somewhat abbreviated parade.
There has not been a rush on Eagles merchandise yet, and tickets for the game next Sunday in Minneapolis are still reasonably priced. But a groundswell of football fans, and some local sports bar owners, are getting cautiously excited about the Birds post-season prospects. WHYY's Peter Crimmins reports.
Future of the Mummers Parade in doubt over funding concerns
December 26, 2008
This year's budget crisis has led Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter to make some unpopular decisions. One of those affects the 20,000 Mummers and the crowds that turn out and tune in to watch the parade on New Year's Day. The city has cut funding for the parade by several hundreds of thousands of dollars, and mandated that the parade stay within a strict 6 1/2 hour time frame, or the Mummers will have to pay for overtime. From WHYY's Arts and Culture desk, Alex Schmidt takes a look at what this could mean for the Philadelphia institution.
It may be Christmas Eve, but Jews also have their own tradition for the occasion. Tonight, though, sees a twist on the age-old Chinese food and a movie Christmas Eve combo. From WHYY's Arts and Culture desk, Alex Schmidt reports.
The Mummers parade has been saved thanks to contributions from businesses and people who are supporting the New Year's Day tradition. WHYY's Tom MacDonald reports over a quarter million dollars has been collected so far.
Caption: Joey Vento owner of Geno Steaks (left) and U.S. Congressman Bob Brady (right).
A program that trumpets the healing power of music is in full swing this holiday season. WXPN's "Musicians On Call" relies on volunteers to perform for patients at four Philadelphia-area health centers. WHYY's Jennifer Lynn visited the Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania to catch the program in action.
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