The Roots Picnic will return to The Mann Center in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park this June 2-4, 2023. This year the festival will be headlined by Diddy backed by The Roots and Ms. Lauryn Hill performing The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill for the album's 25th anniversary. Comedian Dave Chappelle will perform on Friday, 6/2, at the Wells Fargo Center to open the fest. Philadelphia rapper Lil...

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David Oh announced his candidacy for Mayor of Philadelphia on Monday, February 13, 2023. He becomes the first Republican to enter the field; 10 Democrats are also running. 62-year-old Oh resigned as Councilmember-at-large. He was elected to City Council in 2011. He is an Army veteran and former prosecutor.

"I do think it is the right time to do something different," Oh said. "And...

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Philadelphia live band The Business has rereleased their song "It's A Philly Thing" in time for the Philadelphia Eagles run to the Super Bowl LVII. The original was recorded in 2008 in collaboration with Philadelphia Row Home magazine. The Eagles take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Glendale, AZ, at 6:30 p.m. on FOX.

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The Philadelphia Folksong Society announced on Monday, February 6, 2023 that it 'has decided to take a pause from the Festival this year.' In a statement, the Board of Directors cited financial problems and organizational challenges as reasons for taking this year off from producing the long running festival. The Philadelphia Folk Festival has been held continuously each year since 1962. This...

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Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his lair on top of Gobbler's Knob in the tiny town 65 miles northeast of Pittsburgh at 7:25 a.m. Thursday, 2/2/23, and saw his shadow. The furry prognosticator told his top hat handlers called the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club's Inner Circle that we should expect six more weeks of winter!

According to legend, if it is sunny and the groundhog sees his...

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Philadelphia musician Dave Hause is bringing a two-day outdoor music festival to Manayunk this spring. Sing Us Home Festival will be held on Friday May 5th and Saturday May 6th at Venice Island on the grounds of the performing arts center. Drive-by Truckers and Dave Hause and the Mermaid will headline to festival. Lydia Loveless, Time Hause, Catbite, Crossed Keys, The Tisburys, Circle of Syn, and...

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On Thursday, January 19, Philadelphia City Council approved a resolution introduced by Councilmember-at-large David Oh. Resolution 221042 is titled 'Adopting the Philadelphia Music Industry Task Force Report and Recommendations issued by Council's Global Opportunities and Creative/Innovative Economy.'

The Music Industry Task Force was formed in 2017. The task force created a...

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Are the Sustainability, Advancement, and Preservation of Philadelphia's Music Industry and Rich Music History Important To You?

**Attend the Scheduled Hearing with Philadelphia City Council**
This Thursday, January 19th!!!!

**9 AM - Rally** (In-person at City Hall) (Let’s make some noise! Bring signs, drums, tambourines, etc - let's make...

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iradiophilly Executive Director Alvin Clay IV was presented with a citation from Philadelphia City Council signed by Councilmember-at-Large David Oh and Council President Darrell Clarke on December 20, 2022, at World Cafe Live during the final award show for PHL Live Center Stage. The award recognizes Mr. Clay's contributions to Philadelphia's music and entertainment scenes as a whole and...

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Philadelphia's Christmas music radio is on iradiophilly. Join us this season as you celebrate the holidays. Mistletoe is iradiophilly's 24 hour Christmas music station.

Mistletoe features all the most popular classics from Bing Crosby, Burl Ives, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett and Nat King Cole. Mistletoe also includes newer favorites from Justin Bieber, Mariah Carey, Michael...

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