Kimberly Paynter
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Philadelphia, PA, United States
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This spooky season, Philadelphians are going all out with decorations
From pumpkins and ghosts to witches and ghouls, these are the best-decorated homes in Philly this Halloween season. → Read More
Valentines made of trash: classier than you think
An art gallery in Fishtown opens its doors on Valentine’s Day. Scavengers United is presenting “Trashed Hearts," a group show featuring valentines by local artists. → Read More
Eastern State Penitentiary gives away free spooky tattoos on Friday the 13th
People waited in line outside Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia to receive a free Halloween tattoo on Friday the 13th. → Read More
Fire breathing and aerial stunts return to Philadelphia’s Laurel Hill Cemetery
The 6th annual Ghostly Circus brings more fire and daring acrobatic feats to Philadelphia’s historic Laurel Hill Cemetery while contemplating climate change → Read More
July 4th Philly photos: Protests, patriots and a popping block party
Even before the fireworks and concert, there was plenty of Independence Day action in America's birthplace. → Read More
13th annual Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby puts city’s artists on parade
The 13th annual Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby brought out artists from around the city to show off their work. About 1,000 spectators gathered around the “mud pit” at Trenton Avenue and Dauphin Street for the grand finale as about 15 kinetic sculptures rode through the mud. → Read More
New Flamenco performance in Philly challenges the art form to be ‘about women, for women’
Flamenco dancer, choreographer Elba Hevia y Vaca, a Bolivian immigrant, previews a new work in Philadelphia about womanhood and the culture of Flamenco. → Read More
Krampus brings dark winter magic to Northern Liberties
New traditions blend with old in Northern Liberties' Parade of Spirits. → Read More
Dia de los Muertos event celebrates diversity
Photos of the late theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, performers Aretha Franklin and Chavela Vargas, and designer Kate Spade illustrate the themes of diversity and inclusion at this year’s Dia de los Muertos celebration at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. → Read More
Today is the deadline for new voter registration in Pennsylvania
“If I can make this happen, I’m sure you can, too,” said Akeem Dixon, community connector and host of Broke in Philly’s new series: Picture This. Dixon practiced voting and spoke with a Philadelphia committee person, a candidate for state rep., and a newly registered voter at a block party this past weekend. Today is the deadline for new voter registration in the state of Pennsylvania. → Read More
Photos: Educators call for unity at Indigenous People's Day celebration
Educators called for more awareness of indigenous cultures around the world at the 8th annual Indigenous People's Day celebration at Bartram's Garden in Philadelphia. → Read More
Women take 'mental health day' at annual Knit In
The office of city councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown held the 18th annual Knit In at City Hall Thursday, → Read More
Walking the walk along Philly's new Rail Park
The evening jaunt was part of the Walk – Talk the Rail Park #happyhourlab hosted by CityLab and PlanPhilly. → Read More
Slavic singers bring the music, traditions and food of the Balkans to Bartram's Garden
The Philadelphia Women’s Slavic Ensemble opened the second annual Balkan at Bartram’s Garden event Sunday evening. → Read More
Watch: 12th annual Kinetic Sculpture Derby, an energizing day in Kensington
Incessant rain didn’t keep neighbors inside at the 12th annual Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby. → Read More
Watch: Philly burlesque performers pay homage to 'Black Panther'
A troupe of all-black burlesque performers from Philadelphia took a packed room upstairs at the Trocadero Theatre to Wakanda in a show inspired by "Black Panther." → Read More
Watch: Dancing monks from India perform in Philly as part of first U.S. tour
The Dancing Monks of Assam teach and perform a 600-year-old classical Indian dance form called Sattriya. → Read More
Behind the scenes of the Chinese Lantern Festival
The steel-framed lanterns are created by 20 artisans from Tianyu Arts & Culture. → Read More
Dance partners: Philly students with disabilities learn tap from professionals
Tapping into trust and friendship, dancers ready their performance for Art-Reach’s 2018 Cultural Access Awards. → Read More
Fans flock to Broad Street to celebrate Eagles' Super Bowl win
Even the cops got hugs, as Philadelphia Eagles fans jubilantly flocked to City Hall and Broad Street to celebrate the Birds win over the New England Patriots. They chanted, blew air horns, and climbed poles in celebration. Traffic wasn’t moving, but no one cared, and pedestrians offered beers to passengers. → Read More