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(One of the few things the real Ben Franklin never did: visit the KYW Newsradio studios for an interview! That's Robert DeVitis, who portrays the Founding Father. Photo by Ed Fischer)

Positively Philadelphia: Ben Franklin, Full of Surprises!

“Probably his most famous saying is, ‘A penny saved is a penny earned,’ but he really did not say that,” notes a local man who portrays the Founding Father.

2013/01/27

(Yannick Nézet-Séguin, right, conducts the Philadelphia Orchestra in this provided file photo by Jessica Griffin.)

Positively Philadelphia: Philadelphia Orchestra Concert Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King

The concert begins at 4pm on MLK Day at Martin Luther King High School, and the orchestra’s new music director, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, will be there.

2013/01/20

("Fuel the Cure's" fifth annual gala. Photo by Avi Loren Fox Photography, provided)

Positively Philadelphia: Mingling Fun with Philanthropy

“Fuel the Cure” is a Philadelphia-based, volunteer-run, nonprofit organization that connects young professionals while at the same time raising money for charitable organizations.

2013/01/13

(Artworks by Jill Baker Gower, Nikolaj Christensen, and Kiwon Wang, all of whom have pieces in the Art Alliance's "Shop on the Square." Photos provided)

Positively Philadelphia: More Unique Local Holiday Gift Ideas

If you’re looking for unique holiday gifts for someone special, take a peek at what our local museum gift shops have to offer.

2012/12/02

(Shino tumblers, porcelain. Artist: Lynne Berman)

Positively Philadelphia: Holiday Gifts By Local Fine Artists

A Philadelphia nonprofit for artists and art lovers is offering something special for the holidays.

2012/11/25

(Two volunteers accompanied the gingerbread model of Laurel Hill mansion for its debut at Liberty Place. Credit: Lauren Lipton)

Positively Philadelphia: Fairmount Park Mansions — in Gingerbread!

Historic buildings in Fairmount Park have never looked so delicious!

2012/11/18

(The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, at Broad and Cherry Streets in Philadelphia. File photo)

Positively Philadelphia: Show Set For Groundbreaking Women’s Art Collection

Museums from all over the country wanted this upcoming exhibit, but the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia was chosen.

2012/11/11

Positively Philadelphia: Delaware Valley Outdoor Adventures

“We take a group of individuals and we put them through a challenging, adventure-based experience,” says Katie Newsom Pastuszek, executive director of Outward Bound Philadelphia.

2012/10/07

(Left: "West Side Story." Right: The Philadelphia Orchestra. Images provided)

Positively Philadelphia: Something For Everyone From The Philadelphia Orchestra

The Philadelphia Orchestra is ready to kick off its new season, including a liver performance of the score to accompany the film “West Side Story.”

2012/09/30

Positively Philadelphia: ‘Voices of Glory’ at Gospel Rama

This family trio has an amazing story, and they are appearing on Sept. 22nd in Love Park for a free concert.

2012/09/16

(Hannibal Lokumbe at the studios of KYW Newsradio. Credit: Andrew Kramer)

Positively Philadelphia: Hannibal Lokumbe at the Kimmel Center

On Friday, September 21st, world renowned trumpeter and composer Hannibal Lokumbe comes to the Kimmel Center to debut a new groundbreaking work, “Can You Hear God Crying?”

2012/09/09