Arts & Culture
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Amy Harris
Given to Vote: Pearl Jam gets political again during hiatus
The band hoped the tour would wind through swing states like Pennsylvania closer to the Nov. 3 election, where they could push from their pro-voting message from the stage.
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New bill could help Pennsylvania’s struggling performance venues
With daily case counts of COVID-19 on the rise, Pennsylvania officials are again urging residents to adhere to the state’s pandemic protocols.
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October pick of the month: “A Time for Mercy” by John Grisham
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Eugene Sonn
‘It’s been there forever’: African American Museum of Bucks County finds a home with its own rich history
Once a bustling farmhouse, the property has historical ties to the Great Migration of the 20th century, during which 6 million African Americans moved to Northern areas in search of economic opportunity.
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Different ways Pennsylvania Jewish congregations are celebrating Rosh Hashanah during the pandemic
“It is actually sad that we can’t all be together, that we can’t be physically there as a community,” said Rabbi Linda Holtzman. “A lot of the power of Hashanah is all of us together.”
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Joshua Franzos
Dramatic diorama raises ethical issues for Pittsburgh museum
Museum officials are considering whether to display the diorama in a way that makes it available for viewing but also easy to avoid for those who don’t want to see it.
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Joe Ulrich
WITF Music: Keys on the Move
With music venues closed, music still finds a way.
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Alan Karchmer
For ‘Ike,’ a monument unlike any other: Eisenhower Memorial is dedicated in D.C.
Dwight Eisnhower had several ties to the midstate, including owning a farm outside Gettysburg.By Susan Stamberg/NPR -
‘But do I love you?’: Tips for homebound declutterers
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September pick of the month: “Transcendent Kingdom” by Yaa Gyasi
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‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman dies of cancer at age 43
By NPR