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Athletic actress glad she made jump to theater
Growing up in Michigan, there was always that little spark in her when it came to performing. But Jessica Cummings said she preferred concentrating on ... Full story
They're back in action
— Ex-members of dance troupe will reunite for a fund-raising show. ... Full story
Grand Marshall
Stage performer Melanie Marshall brings decades of international experience to Fela!, the recipient of three 2010 Tony Awards. ... Full story
‘Project X’: This teen party movie’s a big dud
It’s been a while since there has been a movie filled with teenage drunken, drug-induced debauchery. Since Superbad came out a few years ago, it ... Full story
Simone is following in her mother's footsteps
Jazz and blues singer Nina Simone, considered by many to be one of the finest singers and songwriters of her generation, died nearly a decade ... Full story
Judge ready to Fiddle
The Father Judge High School theater arts club hasn’t produced Fiddler on the Roof since 1976, and director Tom Dignam knows the challenges. The show requires ... Full story
Read all about it!
Across the Northeast, librarians plan programs designed to appeal to a broad range of tastes. ... Full story
Fun for kids
It was late in a dreary afternoon on Feb. 15, and the Frankford branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was hopping. Kids were upstairs ... Full story
‘Borrowers’- inspired movie is a sweet tale for the family
The Secret World of Arrietty offers no 3-D, no flashy computer animation and no big-name voice actors. While the movie features nice hand-drawn animation that ... Full story
Amazing Kreskin is coming to Sellersville Theater
Born George Joseph Kresge in 1935, the man to go on to become known as The Amazing Kreskin, will perform this Sunday at Sellersville Theater ... Full story
Schwartz discusses decision to run for governor
U.S. Rep. Allyson Schwartz said Monday she decided to enter the governor’s race, even though history is not on her side, because she thinks Gov. ... Full story
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