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"Creating a City of Medicine" on view through next summer at the Mütter Museum
ByMatt Pellman and Steph Walton Saturday, September 5, 2026 11:25PM "Creating a City of Medicine" explores 100 years of Philadelphia's medical history. PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- "Creating a City of Medicine" explores 100 years of Philadelphia's medical history.
"Creating a City of Medicine" on view through next summer at the Mütter Museum
Matt Pellman, Steph Walton Sat, September 5, 2026 at 7:25 PM EDT 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Add Yahoo on Google "Creating a City of Medicine" exhibition at the Mutter Museum in Philadelphia delves into the city's medical history over the past 100 years. The exhibition showcases a wide array of medical artifacts, including items from the Civil War era, teaching models, and old books.
"Henri Rousseau: A Painter's Secrets" on view through February 22 at the Barnes Foundation Original
ByMatt Pellman and Steph Walton Monday, January 12, 2026 6:36PM PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- "Henri Rousseau: A Painter's Secrets" explores the mystery that surrounds the artist. "We really want you to feel that curiosity as you come into the space," says Nancy Ireson, Co-Curator of "Henri Rousseau: A Painter's Secrets." Ireson is also the Deputy Director for Collections and Exhibitions & Gund Family Chief Curator at the Barnes Foundation. There are 56 works, 18 from the Barnes collection.
6abc Loves the Arts: "Henri Rousseau: A Painter's Secrets" on view through February 22 at the Barnes Foundation
"Henri Rousseau: A Painter's Secrets" on view at the Barnes Foundation Monday, January 12, 2026 6:34PM Copyright © 2026 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved.
Quintessence Theatre Group presents 'FIRE!!' through November 2
Quintessence Theatre Group presents 'FIRE!!' through November 2 Monday, October 13, 2025 6:35PM Quintessence Theatre is kicking off its 16th season with a fiery world premiere, featuring an ensemble cast that brings to life some of the greatest Black artists of the 20th century. Copyright © 2025 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved.
Quintessence Theatre Group presents "FIRE!!" through November 2 at the Sedgwick Theatre in Mt. Airy
Generate Key Takeaways "FIRE!!" is one hot production, featuring music, dancing and poetry at Mt. Airy's historic Sedgwick Theatre. "It is inspired by the work of Wallace Thurman, Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston," says Raelle Myrick-Hodges, Director of "FIRE!!". "From the Harlem Renaissance." In 1926, those writers and other artists published a groundbreaking magazine called "FIRE!! Devoted to Younger Negro Artists".
Winning work of Art on the Parkway, 'Bar None,' on view through October 26 in Maja Park
CENTER CITY (WPVI) -- Artist Nicolo Gentile dug into history for his temporary installation, titled, "Bar None." It's on view now through October 26, 2025 in Maja Park. Gentile was commissioned to create the work after winning the Art on the Parkway competition. "It's an open call for artists to submit their ideas about work for this site in Maja Park," says Charlotte Cohen, Executive Director of the Association for Public Art (aPA).
The Time Is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure on View at PMA Through Feb. 9
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Contemporary artists shine in The Time Is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure. Artist Thomas J. Price has a work on view called As Sound Turned to Noise, which is made of bronze and stands nine feet tall. "There are 28 Black and African diasporic artists, primarily based within the United States and United Kingdom," says Yocari De Los Santos, Constance E. Clayton Curatorial Fellow with the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
MAMMA MIA! comes to Philadelphia's Academy of Music, August 6-11
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- MAMMA MIA! The musical is celebrating 25 years! "This is a brand-new tour of the ABBA perennial exciting hit," says Frances Egler, Vice President of Theatrical Programming and Presentations for Ensemble Arts Philly. The show premiered in London in 1999 and came to Broadway in 2001. Christine Sherrill plays Donna Sheridan in this production. "The music is what gives it its staying power," says Sherrill. Now it's hitting the stage of the Academy of Music.
Road closures and detours remain in place in area of police standoff in North Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A standoff with police officers in North Philadelphia Wednesday that resulted in 9 police officers being injured, 6 of them by gunshots, has also caused transportation issues for commuters in the city Thursday. There are multiple detours that remain in place around the scene of the incident in Tioga-Nicetown section of the city area as police continue to investigate.
Water main break causes traffic detours in Upper Darby
The main broke around 1 a.m. near the intersection of North Lansdowne Avenue and State Road. UPPER DARBY, Pa. (WPVI) -- A water main break is causing some traffic detours in Upper Darby early Thursday morning. The Action Cam was at the scene as water bubbled up and flowed down Lansdowne Avenue. Crews are at the scene making repairs. Traffic is being detoured around the intersection. Officials said to expect delays in the area.
SEPTA Regional Rail commuters: Other options to think about
SEPTA has sidelined one-third of its railroad cars over a structural problem which means a lot of delays and fewer trains for commuters.But there are ways to make it to work on time and get back home for dinner.Let's run down what's going on and what you can expect if you are heading for the Regional Rails:Most lines are an enhanced Saturday schedule. That's a weekend scheduled with maybe an extra train or two during the rush hour.
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