Peter Crimmins
WHYY
Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Past articles by Peter:
Philly’s musical walk of fame to induct a new class for 2023
Seven stars will be added to the sidewalk along South Broad Street, honoring the city’s musical legacy. → Read More
Kimmel Center evicts Philly POPS over unpaid debts
The Kimmel Center will no longer host the POPS as a tenant as it tries to raise money to pay off its debts. → Read More
Curling brightens the dark winter months at Franklin Square
Iceless curling lanes for outdoor play is Franklin Square's first foray into winter sports. → Read More
Philadelphia Orchestra cancels China tour
Uncertainty over COVID protocols in China has forced the Orchestra to halt an Asian tour in May 2023. → Read More
‘Two Clocks’ disassembles toxic masculinity with humor
The new play at the Wilma Theater is enlightening, enraging, and uncomfortable. That’s the point. → Read More
S.N.A.I.L. Gallery is making space for slow art on Instagram
The virtual gallery space embraces artists who are in no hurry to post new work. → Read More
Philadelphia Flower Show goes back inside for ‘23 after 2-year run in FDR park
COVID-19 pushed the Philadelphia Flower Show outside the last two years. In 2023 it will return to its traditional indoor setting and start just before spring. → Read More
PECO to add 1,550 trees to Philadelphia’s urban canopy
The energy company’s ReLeaf program will plant a new tree for every tree removed for electrical maintenance. → Read More
After two years away, Opera Philadelphia resumes Festival O this fall
Opera Philadelphia had pivoted to filmmaking during the pandemic. It announced a return to live in-person performances with Festival O in September. → Read More
Swedish museum offers a glimpse into the origins of modern tattooing
The Swedish American History Museum features a glimpse into the origins of Philadelphia’s tattoo heroes. → Read More
2021 Election: In-person voters in N.J. and Pa. cast their ballots
In New Jersey, the governor’s race tops the ticket. In Pa., there are judicial contests and suburban school board races. → Read More
Philadelphia’s African American Museum has a new leader
Dr. Ashley Jordan, of Cincinnati, has been announced as the new leader of the AAMP. → Read More
Swimming while Black: A new exhibit explores Black resilience at the pool
An exhibition inside the Fairmount Waterworks’ dilapidated underground pool explores the history of segregated swimming. → Read More
A global Harry Potter exhibition will debut at the Franklin Institute in 2022
The globally touring exhibition, featuring material from across the entire Wizarding World, will premiere at the Franklin Institute in 2022. → Read More
New Harriet Tubman Museum opens in Cape May on Juneteenth
The museum tells the story not only of Tubman’s ties to the Jersey Shore resort town, but also its once-vibrant African American community. → Read More
Upper Darby’s own Todd Rundgren will be inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame considers artists who have been making records for at least 25 years. Rundgren has had a career more than twice that long. → Read More
Philly tourism expecting a big summer as COVID numbers trend down
Visit Philly has launched a tourism marketing campaign, to show people fed up with pandemic isolation where to go to enjoy the season. → Read More
Community garden fosters African farming traditions in Southwest Philadelphia
The urban agriculture project Sankofa builds community by giving neighbors the tools and knowledge to grow their own food. → Read More
Philly’s 101st Thanksgiving Day Celebration is made for the small screen
The oldest Thanksgiving parade in America will go on, but it will be tailored for the small screen this year. → Read More
BlackStar Festival launches new magazine celebrating Black, Indigenous filmmakers of color
The influential indie film festival in Philadelphia saw a need for critical writing about Black, brown, and Indigenous visual culture. → Read More