Christmas Village features diverse mix of vendors

PhillyTrib.com (Lifestyle) 11/25 8:58P Ayana Jones Tribune Staff Writer

As a Christmas Village in Philadelphia vendor, Felicia Harris is receiving some significant exposure for her business.

‘Anastasia’ Musical To Open At Merriam Theater As Broadway Shows Return To Philadelphia

CBS Philly (Arts & Culture) 11/23 1:58A Arts & Culture – CBS Philly

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) Broadway shows are returning to Philadelphia just in time for the holiday season. The curtain will rise for the musical Anastasia at the Merriam Theater on Tuesday, Nov. 23. CBS3 s Jim Donovan sat down to chat with the stars of...

West Philadelphia native Nafessa Williams stars in 'A Holiday Chance'

PhillyTrib.com (Entertainment) 11/22 7:55P Afea Tucker TRIBUNE CORRESPONDEN

West Philadelphia native and “Black Lightning” superhero, Nafessa Williams, is spreading some holiday cheer this season alongside an all-star cast in the new movie a “A Holiday Chance.”

Editorial: Push for diversity in Philadelphia trade unions

PhillyTrib.com (Commentary) 11/22 5:00P managingeditor@phillytrib.com (I

Congratulations to labor leader Ryan Boyer on becoming the first African-American business manager of the Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council last week after John Dougherty resigned from the labor organization’s top role, days...

Philly’s newest play supports sanitation workers with help from Ya Fav Trashman

PhillyTrib.com (Entertainment) 11/19 1:46A Peter Crimmins, WHYY

After a pandemic shutdown when audiences could not come into theaters for nearly two years, Paige Price, the producing artistic director of the Philadelphia Theatre Company, pondered and planned how to welcome back audiences in person.

Dougherty, Henon conviction a blow against corruption

PhillyTrib.com (Commentary) 11/18 5:00P managingeditor@phillytrib.com (I

A powerful Philadelphia labor leader and a City Council member were found guilty of conspiracy charges Monday in a corruption trial that will have a significant impact on local politics.

Editorial: Ensure inclusion in infrastructure jobs in Philadelphia

PhillyTrib.com (Commentary) 11/15 5:00P managingeditor@phillytrib.com (I

The massive infrastructure $1 trillion package passed by Congress means Pennsylvania is slated to receive billions in funding.

Black journalists gather to celebrate each other

PhillyTrib.com (Lifestyle) 11/15 7:20A Tribune Staff Report

Over 200 media professionals, family and friends packed the room at for the 2021 Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists(PABJ) Awards & Scholarship Gala.

The pandemic helped Opera Philadelphia explore new creative outlets

PhillyTrib.com (Lifestyle) 11/13 9:09P Rita Charleston TRIBUNE CORRESPO

“TakTakShoo” is a new musical short film born from the fallout of the past 18 months of pandemic shutdown. But that shutdown gave Rene Orth, a graduate of Opera Philadelphia's Composer in Residence program and composer of the piece, more…

Editorial: Banning low-level traffic stops could help build trust between the Philadelphia police...

PhillyTrib.com (Commentary) 11/12 3:49A managingeditor@phillytrib.com (I

Philadelphia’s new Driving Equity Act bars police officers from pulling over drivers for minor traffic violations with an aim to closing racial disparities in traffic stops is another important step toward police reform and building trust between...

Will Smith kicks off his book tour at the Met Philadelphia

PhillyTrib.com (Entertainment) 11/11 10:15P Jamyra Perry Features/Magazine E

November is a busy month for rapper, actor and Philly favorite Will Smith. He has a YouTube show out as well as a travel show on Netflix, he’s starring in “King Richard” which hits theaters and HBO Max on Nov.…

Former priest pleads guilty to lying to investigators

PhillyTrib.com (Religion) 11/11 5:52A alomax@phillytrib.com

PHILADELPHIA — A defrocked priest pleaded guilty Wednesday to four counts of making false statements to FBI agents investigating clergy abuse.

Trash takes center stage in the Philadelphia Theatre Company's latest production

PhillyTrib.com (Entertainment) 11/8 6:37P Rita Charleston TRIBUNE CORRESPO

Philadelphia Theatre Company is once again welcoming audiences into the Suzanne Roberts Theatre for a return to live, in-person performances. The new season opens with Lindsay Joelle’s play, “The Garbologist,” a co-world premiere with the City...

Philadelphia moves toward a better response to mental health 911 calls

PhillyTrib.com (Commentary) 11/8 5:00P managingeditor@phillytrib.com (I

A year after the fatal police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr., the city has settled a wrongful death lawsuit and announced plans to better equip its officers to handle situation involving people dealing with mental health issues.

Scaled down Veterans Day Parade celebrates in a big way

PhillyTrib.com (Lifestyle) 11/8 7:30A Mina Llona TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT

With Veteran’s Day falling on a weekday this year, Thursday, Nov. 11, the city of Philadelphia’s 7th annual Veteran’s Day Parade took place on Sunday, November 7th. A brigade of over 200 motorcyclists including politicos, dignitaries, color...