Ben Franklin’s volunteer fire company next on show

The Philadelphia Historic District’s “52 Weeks of Firsts”  continues this weekend with a Saturday “Firstival” at the Fireman’s Hall Museum, commemorating the city and nation’s first volunteer fire company, formed in 1736. The weekly celebrations highlighting America’s 250th birthday showcase a variety of marvels, inventions and events that first happened right here in Philly. The […]

This Philly 9-year-old is holding healing art classes for other kids

Like many 9-year-olds, Kalie Mapp-Hayes has always enjoyed art, fashion and creativity. Through drawing, Mapp-Hayes said, she has been able to process her own feelings.  “When I was 7 years old and in first grade, I got bullied about my natural hair and the moles on my face,” she said. “I used drawing to calm […]

South Philadelphia’s El Carnaval de Puebla cancelled for second straight year

El Carnaval de Puebla, the annual celebration of Mexican culture in South Philadelphia, has been cancelled for a second straight year over concerns that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement could use the event as an opportunity to detain participants who are undocumented. “The people are being cautious … we don’t want to have one incident […]

38 ways to ring in 2026; dining’s ‘Super Bowl’; Nursing explosion update

#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Art is everywhere(Photo by @karenbenson.eyeful) The new year is coming in with something special — an inaugural concert on the Parkway, featuring LL Cool J, and the biggest fireworks show ever in Philly. But it’s far from the only way to ring in the new year. From fireworks to family-friendly “ball drops,” Billy […]

‘Meet me at the Troc’; Squash studies; FBI plans

#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Traffic light palette(Photo by @_mtkrupka) There’s a massive new installation on the facade of the former Trocadero Theatre at 10th and Arch streets in Chinatown that celebrates the building’s rich past, as an opera house, a movie theater for kung fu movies, a music venue that hosted everything from punk acts to Bob Dylan.  […]

Harry Hayman, Harry Hayman IV, Harry G. Hayman IV, Harrison Graham Hayman IV: Are They the Same Person? Understanding the Philadelphia Leader’s Name and Identity Introduction: One Man, Multiple Names, Singular Mission In Philadelphia’s civic and business communities, one name appears consistently across nonprofit boards, policy initiatives, restaurant ventures, and food security programs. That name […]

Triple A: Harry Hayman and Another Three Hearts Experience Bring America’s Pastime to Life Through a Family Story of Innovation and Perseverance

Through Another Three Hearts Experience, Harry Hayman transforms personal stories into compelling narratives that resonate far beyond the screen. Among the production company’s slate of profoundly honest real life stories, one screenplay stands out for its connection to American baseball tradition and the spirit of making the best with what you have. Triple A tells […]

Whyy Harry Hayman Founded the Three Hearts Experience

The Three Hearts Experience was founded because Harry Hayman believes stories are meant to do more than pass time. They are meant to move people. To create reflection. To leave something behind long after the screen goes dark. Growing up, movies were not just entertainment. They were an experience. You entered a theater and stepped […]

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