Culture
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David Lynch, visionary filmmaker behind ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Mulholland Drive,’ dies at 78
Lynch studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) in Philadelphia, and often cited the city as his biggest inspiration. “I always say, Philadelphia is my biggest influence. There is something about the mood here. The fear, insanity, corruption, filth, despair, violence in the air was so beautiful to me,” the filmmaker said…
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2024 in pop culture: In a bruising year, we sought out fantasy, escapism—and cute little animals
Here’s everything (more or less) you need to know about 2024 in pop culture.
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From ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ to ‘Rudolph’: The Pennsylvania connections to the holiday classics you love
Did you know that some of the most classic Christmas movies have Pennsylvania connections? Read on to find out what they are.
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Philadelphians channel their inner Italian Stallion at Rocky and Adrian look-alike contest
The Rocky and Adrian look-alike contest was part of Philadelphia’s annual RockyFest, which celebrates the classic film franchise that used the city as it’s backdrop.
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7 Pennsylvania holiday traditions that capture the spirit of the season
From boilo to Belsnickel, we’re highlighting different ways Pennsylvanians celebrate the holidays throughout the state.
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Meet the young woman preserving the history of Lehigh Valley’s LGBTQ+ community in an archive
This local 26-year-old is recording LGBTQ+ history in the Lehigh Valley for current and future generations.
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Lehigh’s bed races: A spirited (and now safe) tradition
Bed Races at Lehigh are a cherished tradition during Spirit Week. With new safety measures in place, students race beds down Packer Ave.
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Denzel Washington keeps August Wilson’s Pittsburgh cycle in the family with ‘The Piano Lesson.’
In “The Piano Lesson,” which debuts on Netflix Friday, the screen legend hands the reins to his son, Malcolm Washington, who makes his directorial debut in a production starring his brother, John David Washington, and featuring contributions from his sisters.
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8 iconic TV shows set in Pennsylvania
From quirky workplace comedies to gripping dramas, discover how Pennsylvania’s cities and culture have shaped some of television’s most beloved series.
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10 fiction books set in Pennsylvania
Discover 10 compelling books set in Pennsylvania, from gritty literary fiction to YA adventures.
