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HEART FULL OF HOPE Kelsey Fox was born with the same heart condition as Jimmy Kimmel’s newborn son.

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In a possible breakthrough for U.S. Republicans’ effort to roll back Obamacare, key moderate lawmakers met with President Donald Trump on Wednesday and said a revised bill might win approval and conservatives voiced no objections.

Keen to score his first major legislative win since taking office in January, Trump has been personally engaged in building support among fellow Republicans in the

House of Representatives for an effort that has already twice collapsed. It was still unclear if support was adequate to win passage, but the House was moving toward a possible vote on Thursday on the bill. “Big, significant progress” on it has been made, said House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy on the House floor. REUTERS

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Far-right candidate Marine Le Pen and centrist Emmanuel Macron clashed over their vision of France’s future and ways of handling terrorism in an ill-tempered televised debate ahead of Sunday’s run-off vote for the presidency. The two went into the debate with opinion polls showing Macron, 39, maintaining a strong lead of 20 percentage points over the National Front’s Le Pen, 48, in what is widely seen

as France’s most important election in decades. For Le Pen, the debate, watched by millions, was a last major chance to persuade voters of the merits of her program which includes cracking down on illegal immigration and ditching the euro currency. the sharpest exchange was over national security, a sensitive issue in a country where more than 230 people have been killed by Islamist militants since 2015. REUTERS

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Facebook will hire 3,000 more people over the next year to speed up the removal of videos showing murder, suicide and other violent acts, in its most dramatic move yet to combat the threat to its valuable public image. The hiring spree, announced by Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg is an acknowledgement by Facebook that it needs more than automated software to identify and remove offensive

posts that have exploded online and made headlines in the traditional news media. The problem has become more pressing since the introduction last year of Facebook Live, a service that allows any of Facebook’s 1.9 billion monthly users to broadcast video, which has been marred by some violent scenes. Some violence on Facebook is inevitable, but the company has been attacked for its slow response. REUTERS

several major creditors sued Puerto Rico over defaults its bonds. Bankruptcy may not immediately change the day-to-day lives of Puerto Rico’s people, 45 percent of whom live in poverty, but it may lead to future cuts in pensions and worker benefits, and possibly a reduction in health and education services. REUTERS

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Puerto Rico announced a historic restructuring of its public debt on Wednesday, touching off what may be the biggest bankruptcy ever in the $3.8 trillion U.S. municipal bond market. While it was not immediately clear just how much of Puerto Rico’s $70 billion of debt would be included in the bankruptcy filing, the case is sure to dwarf Detroit’s insolvency in 2013. The move comes a day after

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Jimmy Kimmelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son can lead a full life, says woman with same heart condition A photo of her scars went viral as the subject of stories about body positivity.

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Kelsey Fox didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the easiest life.

She was born with Tetralogy of Fallot, a rare heart condition that required her to undergo four open-heart surgeries by age 14. She still wears her scars from surgery and drainage tube holes.

But when she saw TV host Jimmy Kimmel on national television earlier this week, tearfully sharing with his audience how his infant son William was diagnosed with the same condition, she understood what he was go-

ing through. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My mom cries about it, even now. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m 29, and she still gets teared up,â&#x20AC;? said Fox, a Philadelphia resident and college professor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I completely understand why it was so scary to him.â&#x20AC;?

Tetralogy of Fallot (pronounced fuh-low) is a rare condition that causes insufficiently oxygenated blood to be pumped out of the heart. After Fox was born prematurely in the late â&#x20AC;&#x2122;80s, she was blue and steadily losing weight, she said. After being diagnosed with the condition, she had her first heart surgery while 5 weeks old. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was really rough for my parents,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had two more surgeries before I was 2.â&#x20AC;?

As a youngster, Fox knew her heart was â&#x20AC;&#x153;leaking,â&#x20AC;? had to work extra hard and had a murmur so loud doctors could hear

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really hated it as a kid. I was a tough girl, I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like being babied.â&#x20AC;?

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At one point, a pigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heart valve was surgically implanted in her heart. That was replaced with a human valve during her last surgery at age 14.

Her condition didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop her from playing sports, dancing and doing karate. But she grew accustomed to overanxious adults checking her activities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really hated it as a kid. I was a tough girl, I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like being babied,â&#x20AC;?

Fox recalled. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; parents would hover

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She also shied away from exposing her surgery scars in public. Scars from plastic tubes earned her the nickname â&#x20AC;&#x153;belly buttonsâ&#x20AC;? from one friend.

But as an adult, Fox came to terms with the 9-inch scar down her chest and the ones on her back and side. After she posted a picture of herself to Imgur, it unexpectedly went viral online as the subject of stories about body positivity.

For Kimmelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newborn son William, she has an idea of what the future will be like: lots of doctorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; visits and the possibility of complications.

But she also knows that she has been able to lead a full life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They caught his so much earlier,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I got through it as a kid in the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;80s, I feel like his prognosis is good.â&#x20AC;?

As Republicans make another push to replace Obamacare, Kimmel wound up taking some flak from conservative pundits for his comments on health insurance in the speech. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Before 2014, if you

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were born with congenital heart disease like my son was, there was a good chance youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never be able to get health insurance because you had a pre-existing condition,â&#x20AC;? he said on-air after announcing his sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s condition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If your baby is going to die, and it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to, it shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter how much money you make. I think thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something that, whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a Republican or a

Democrat or something else, we all agree on that, right?â&#x20AC;?

Fox said that her condition put the insurance debate in perspective. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As someone who has had a pre-existing medical condition since I was born, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never taken health insurance for granted,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anyone should be able to take their child to the physician and have it be taken care of.â&#x20AC;?

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Video has gone viral depicting a wild melee between students at Cheltenham High School in Wyncote, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, during which at least one teacher was injured.

The video shows a woman identified as a substitute teacher attempting to break up a fight between female students, which started around 7:30 a.m., according to the Inquirer.

As the teacher intervenes, she is struck by a student, and she falls to the ground, limp.

Police and paramedics responded, and the injured teacher was hospitalized for treatment.

Principal Ray McFall

sent a letter to parents calling the violence “a gross violation of our code of conduct.”

The 1,500-student school in Montgomery County was briefly put on lockdown after the fight, with teachers told to lock their doors and keep students in class for an extended first period. Video of the fight went viral online.

The principal said in his letter that fighters and those who film fights will both be disciplined.

“Both behaviors are beneath us and reflect poorly on our larger population,” McFall wrote.

“Those students who decide to fight in school intentionally compromise their right to learn in our school. Those who are found to have filmed a fight will meet with swift disciplinary actions.”

The students involved and the injured teacher were not identified.

No criminal charges were announced as of press time.

Trump to sign order lifting ban on political activity by churches President Donald Trump is expected to take executive action on Thursday to effectively lift a ban on political activity by churches and other tax-exempt institutions, a senior White House official said on Wednesday.

Trump will mark the National Day of Prayer by issuing guidance to federal agencies like the Treasury Department on how to interpret a law that says churches and religious organizations risk losing their taxexempt status if they participate in political campaigns.

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Department guidance on how strictly to enforce the 1954 law known as the Johnson Amendment, the White House official said, speaking on condition of anonymity as details of the action were still being worked out.

Trump frequently complained about the amendment during his campaign for the presidency, bolstering his support among religious conservatives who contend it violates free speech and religious freedom rights.

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Philly pays tribute to fallen police and City officials honor the families of firefighters and police who lost their lives in 2016.

A chill breeze filled Franklin Square in Philadelphiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Old City neighborhood on Wednesday

as families of fallen members of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fire and police departments joined with city officials for the annual memorial service held in honor of those who died in service to the city the year before.

At the parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Living Flame Memorial, dedicated to all members of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fire and police

departments who died in the line of duty, Mayor Jim Kenney, Police Commissioner Richard Ross, Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel and others gathered for a service highlighting the lives of firefighter Gabriel G. Lee and police officers Douglas Bamberger and Raymond Diaz, Jr., who all died in 2016.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will never be able to express our full gratitude for their sacrifice,â&#x20AC;? Michael DiBerardinis, the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s managing director, told the gathered crowd.

In telling the crowd that each of the individuals being memorialized on Tuesday had died far too young â&#x20AC;&#x201D; both Lee and Bam-

berger were just 42, and Diaz was just 47 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; DiBerardinis shared stories of each man and the devoted service they provided to the city.

Lee, of Germantown, DiBerardinis said, was a devoted family man and amateur boxer who served for nearly two decades as a member of the Philadelphia

Fire Department. After working a late shift for North Philadelphiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ladder Company 12, Engine 50, on July 23 of last year, Lee collapsed and died at his fire house. He was later found to have been suffering from heart disease.

Bamberger, of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mayfair neighbor-

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firefighters at Living Flame Memorial hood, died on Oct. 16, after suffering a heart attack while on duty at the Criminal Justice Center in Philadelphia.

He was a police veteran with 16 years on the force. In his time as an officer, Bamberger had been assigned to the city’s 25th District, serving North Philadel-

phia, the First District in South Philadelphia and, finally, the city’s Court Liaison Unit.

Officer Diaz passed away on Sept. 9, after succumbing to injuries he suffered in a vehicle accident while on duty.

Diaz, of Holmesburg, served for 20 years as a member of North Phila-

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The names of all three will be added to the Living Flame Memorial.

“No matter the incident. No matter the call.

We arrive together, we serve together, and, unfortunately, sometimes we die together,” said

Thiel. “We all hope that, next year at this time, we won’t be enrolling any of our members’ names into this honor.”

Before he joined others in placing memorial wreathes at the Living Flame Memorial, Mayor Kenney noted that Philadelphia residents owe police officers and

firefighters “a daily debt of gratitude” and that the memories of those who passed away would remain “forever in our hearts.”

“Please know that we will never forget the sacrifices that your family members made,” Ross told the gathered families.

According to the city, since 1871, 291 members of the Philadelphia Fire Department have died in the line of duty and, since 1828, there have been 272 recorded deaths of Philadelphia police officers who have died while in service to the city.

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FBI Director James Comey said on Wednesday it made him â&#x20AC;&#x153;mildly nauseousâ&#x20AC;? to think reopening an investigation of Hillary Clintonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s emails affected the 2016 presidential election, but he had no regrets and would make the same decision again.

In four hours of testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Comey delivered his most impassioned defense yet of a decision that many

Democrats believe cost them the White House: telling Congress 11 days before the Nov. 8 election that the FBI had uncovered a new trove of Clinton-related emails. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To not speak about it would require an act of concealment, in my view,â&#x20AC;?

Comey said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Concealing, in my view, would be catastrophic.â&#x20AC;?

He told the panel one reason for the FBIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s renewed interest in Clintonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s case was that investigators had found emails, some of them classified, forwarded by Clintonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assistant Huma Abedin to her husband, who was not authorized to see such information. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It makes me mildly nauseous to think that

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Massachusetts man gets two years in prison for ‘Kung Fu Panda’ fraud the “Madagascar” and “How to Train Your Dragon” films. By that time, the company had spent $3 million defending itself, prosecutors said.

Prosecutors had sought a five-year prison sentence for Gordon, 51, of Randolph, who was found guilty by a federal jury in November on charges of wire fraud and perjury.

His lawyer, Jeffrey Denner, sought a sentence of probation, citing psychiatric issues as a mitigating factor.

U.S. District Court Chief Judge Patti Saris in Boston, who imposed the two-year prison term, also ordered Gordon to pay more than $3 million restitution, prosecutors said.

Denner in an interview said he believed the judge was fair in imposing the sentence. He said Gordon had not decided whether to appeal his trial conviction. REUTERS

characters. After seeing A Massachusetts man the trailer, he revised was sentenced on the drawings and story Wednesday to two years and renamed it “Kung Fu in prison after being Panda Power,” they said. convicted of trying to In 2011, Gordon sued defraud DreamWorks DreamWorks for copyAnimation through a right infringement and bogus copyright lawsuit proposed that the comclaiming it stole the pany settle the lawsuit characters and story for $12 million, prosecufrom him for its film tors said. DreamWorks “Kung Fu Panda.” rejected that proposal, Prosecutors in Boston they said, leading to two said that after seeing a more years of litigation. trailer for the yet-to-beHis scheme failed released animated film after DreamWorks in 2008, Jayme Gordon fabricated and backdated discovered that some of Gordon’s drawings drawings of characters had been traced similar to those in from a coloring the film, which he book featuring used for a lawsuit Walt Disney Co. against the comcharacters from pany. the 1994 film He previ“The Lion King,” ously created prosecutors some drawsaid. ings and a Gordon story about subsequently pandas agreed to disthat prosmiss his lawsuit ecutors said against Dreambore little Works, which resemblance Kung Fu Panda also produced to the movie’s GETTY IMAGES

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The 53-year-old talked to GQ Style about healing from his divorce and dealing with his problems the way the rest of us do: by listening to Frank Ocean and going to therapy.

“You know, I just started therapy. I love it, I love it … [And] I just got into R&B for the first time. R&B comes from great pain, but it’s a celebration … I’ve been listening to a lot of Frank Ocean. I find this young man so special.

Talk about getting to the raw truth.”

The most important thing that comes out of this interview, though, is confirmation of your worst fears. That’s right: Brad Pitt is the epitome of the hot, old hipster

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He makes matcha green tea in his old Craftsman because he loves the ritual.

His skinny jeans hang loosely on his frame.

He’s still sculpting, and also? He got a bunch of tattoos when we weren’t looking. It’s all very teetotaler perpetual man-child who lives in gentrified “East Williamsburg” in a condo with a doorman.

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Overheard at the Planned Parenthood 100 Gala On Tuesday night, stars gathered to celebrate Planned Parenthood’s 100th birthday at Pier 36 on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Sure, the gala itself was a serious affair.

But this is a gossip column, so let’s talk celebs.

Unfortunately, most of them rushed inside without saying a word.

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goth but was not taking questions. Neither was #WomanBoss Shonda Rhimes. Tina Fey almost welcomed questions, but heard a reporter say the words “Donald” and “Trump,” said, “Oh, nope,” and rushed away with her husband. It was a great opportunity to stand close to her, though.

Chris Rock talks comedy, divorce Apparently, this is the week to open up about your divorce and own up to being a bonehead.

In an interview with Rolling Stone, Chris Rock talks his return to comedy — and all the things that have changed in the last few years.

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Hailee Steinfeld is NOT dating Justin Bieber, OK? Hailee Steinfeld knows you think she’s dating Justin Bieber, but she would like you to know that she definitely is not.

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how everyone else was reacting to what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re offering, I saw the usual argument: Why are you making me pay again?

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Once upon a time, Chris Pratt was doughy goof ball Andy Dwyer on “Parks and Recreation.” No more. He’s a handsome, six-pack-ab movie star now, wrangling dinos in “Jurassic World” and heroically leading the charge in the “Guardians of the Galaxy” movies. In the latter’s new sequel, “Vol. 2,” Pratt returns as Peter Quill, aka StarLord, a half-human, half-alien who’s left Earth to cruise around the galaxy. This time Quill reconnects with his long-lost father, played by Kurt Russell, while the gang (including Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista and the voices of Vin Diesel and Brad-

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the bad guys so bad.

There’s a confrontation of emotions — just the fact that your father turns up already makes you consider a new

What evolved the most in “Guardians”?

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Taproom on 19th 1900 Ritner St. taproomon19th.com Taproom on 19th is partnering with South Philly Barbacoa and Compadre for Cinco de Mayo. Two varieties of tortas will be served all day long for only $7 — one traditional and one inspired by the South Philly Mexican sandwich shop El Compadre.

There will also be a chorizo burger for $15 and salsa verde nachos for $8, that comes with salsa verde, cheese and picked jalapenos. On the drinks side, all margaritas will be $5 including the much-raved-about Tequila por mi amante, infused in-house with strawberries.

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Revolution Taco will be at the Piazza at Schmidt’s Commons Cinco de Mayo celebration, serving up their delicious tacos.

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Cinco de Mayo is tomorrow, and to ensure you celebrate to the max in Philly, making plans now would be a good idea.

Given that it falls on a Friday this year means you can party a little harder — so no need to hold back on the margaritas and tacos. From

big outdoor parties with salsa lessons and live music to more intimate gatherings at restaurants and bars in the Philly area, the hardest part about your Cinco de Mayo is choosing where to go.

Piazza at Schmidt’s Commons 1001 N. 2nd Street theschmidtscommons.com There’s a big party happening in Northern Liberties at the Piazza at Schmidt’s Commons beginning at 5 p.m.,

complete with live music, dance lessons, food, pinatas and so much more. Mexican dancers Ballet Folklórico Yaretzi kick off the evening with a performance followed by music from Latin ensemble Crisol. At 7 p.m., take free salsa lessons followed by a night of dancing led by the Siempre Salsa Philly All Stars and special guest Willy Torres. All that dancing is sure to make you hungry and Revolution Taco, Gunner’s Run and El Camino Real will be serving up Mexican fare for the evening. More participating restaurants will be announced soon.

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There will be giveaways from the Modelo girls as well as drink specials like Pacifico drafts for $5, Modelo buckets for $12, $5 margaritas, $4 Coronas and Corona Light.

Need some grub? Gobble down $2 tacos (chicken or beef), $4 chips and salsa and fajita chicken empanadas for $8.

The Little Lion 243 Chestnut St. thelittlelionphilly.com The Little Lion is gearing up for an all-day-long Cinco de Mayo celebration with $6 margaritas from open to close. You can choose from classic,

watermelon, strawberry and blueberry. On the food side, dig into a

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cinco stuffed chorizo burger with spicy pork chorizo, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and a fried egg for only $10.

You even get chips and salsa on the side included.

Mission Taqueria 1516 Sansom Street missiontaqueria.com On Cinco de Mayo, the crisp and modern Mission Taqueria will be doing a Mexican tap takeover of five different beers, each available for $5. The special goes all day long, from 11:30 a.m. to midnight. The beers include: Corona, Beerito (Oskar Blues AmericanMexican lager), Pacifico, Modelo Especial and Sierra Nevada Otra Vez. Paladar Kitchen and Rum Bar 250 Main St., King of Prussia paladarlatinkitchen.com If you’re in the suburbs, Paladar Latin Kitchen and Rum bar will be serving up $3 Pacifico drafts, $4 traditional margaritas and live music on Cinco de Mayo. More details will be available as the date gets closer. But be sure to take an Uber home or establish who’s going to be the designated driver if you’re drinking.

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YOUR WEEKEND STARTS NOW FESTIVALS

El Rey Cinco de Mayo Street Festival Celebrate Cinco de Mayo all day Friday at El Rey’s third annual block party, which spans 10 hours and a whole block on Ranstead Street. The bash features a spread of authentic Mexican cuisine and margaritas, as well as a day full of entertainment from a mariachi band headlined

by Pedro Villaseñor and a dance floor presided over by DJ Guns Garcia.

May 5, 1-11 p.m.

Ranstead Street Between 20th and 21st streets Pay as you go elreyrestaurant.com

Philadelphia Art Book Fair The Philadelphia Art Book Fair brings two days of art book browsing and page-flipping to

Kensington. The annual event features artists, authors and publishers from Philly and beyond showcasing the latest in photography and art book releases. It’s the perfect opportunity to snag a gorgeous new coffee-table read for your living room.

May 5-6 Twelve 27 1227 N. Fourth St. Pay as you go phlartbookfair.com

South Street Spring Festival Harnessing that all-girl comedy magic that saved the latest “Ghostbusters” (you know you loved it), Broad Comedy offers that thrilling what-won’t-shesay Amy Schumer-Samantha Bee-Jessica Williams vibe in an unstoppable blend of live sketch comedy and musical satire. And they just happen to be in NYC this week to riff on the latest cultural news and gossip — and they’re not afraid to talk politics, so come wearing your big-kid

pants.

May 6, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Headhouse Plaza South Street between Front and Eighth streets Pay as you go southstreet.com

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Dwight Yoakam Dwight Yoakam is one of country music’s biggest artists, with a cool 25 million albums sold worldwide. Most of those hits came during the ’80s and ’90s, when tunes like “Guitars, Cadillacs” and “A Thousand Miles from Nowhere” were burning up country airwaves.

Hear those and some of his bluegrass-tinged latest ditties when he saunters onto the stage at the Keswick Friday night.

May 5, 8 p.m.

Keswick Theatre 291 N. Keswick Ave. $39.50-$69.50 keswicktheatre.com

Laughter Day Celebration Sunday is International World Laughter Day — a movement created to encourage peace and unity through the act of giggling. Area laughter-yoga coach Alexa Drubay gets the Delaware Valley region in on the fun with a celebration in Media that includes an hourlong laughter session — something everyone should try at least once — and a guided meditation on world peace. Water, light snacks and funny faces provided.

May 7, 2-3:30 p.m.

Rose Tree Amphitheater, 1671 N. Providence Road Free, eventbrite.com

Shaed Rising-star D.C. pop project Shaed comprises twin brothers Max and Spencer Ernst and powerhouse vocalist Chelsea Lee. Their debut EP “Just Wanna See” is a collection of lush, soulful electro-pop that complemented the sound of recent tour mates, Philly’s own Marian Hill. Catch them this weekend at Union Transfer when they open for British songstress Bishop Briggs.

May 5, 8 p.m.

Union Transfer 1026 Spring Garden St. $17-$20, utphilly.com

Bombay Rickey For a truly unique live music experience, pop by Painted Bride this weekend to hear Bombay Rickey, a five-piece band fronted by coloratura soprano opera singer Kamala Sankaram.

Together, the outfit creates a rich cinematic sound that all at once evokes Bollywood, Mozart and spaghetti Western tunes that

would make Quentin Tarantino squeal.

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Andre Hommen German DJ Andre Hommen comes to town to give Philly a taste of the steady stream of dance-centric EPs he’s released over the past couple years. His latest, “These Eyes,” is a sexy blend of thumping beats and haunting vocals that should be sure to light up the Underground Arts dance floor this weekend..

May 6, 9 p.m.

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“White” Theatre Horizon closes its 12th season with the world premiere of “White,” a new work by Barrymore- and Terrence McNally New Play Award-winning actor, director and playwright James Ijames. The play concerns a writer named Gus who attempts to reach a more diverse audience by hiring a black actress to pretend that she wrote his latest play. Things just get all haywire

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“Sense of Human” Fresh off a 17-city season tour, Philly’s Koresh Dance Company is finally back on home turf.

Welcome back the dancers this weekend when they present a four-night reprise of “Sense of Human.” The provocative work utilizes contemporary dance to explore the experience of selfdiscovery and the masks we often wear when interacting with the world.

May 4-7 Suzanne Roberts Theatre 480 S. Broad St. $20-$40 koreshdance.org — and hilarious — from there.

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Times have changed, and so has Pittsburgh.

A generation ago, the Gateway to the Midwest was stereotyped as a grimy Rust Belt city with pedestrian grub and Iron City beer.

However, big changes over the past decade mean that that Pittsburgh doesn’t exist anymore. The City of Bridges — there are 446 of them crossing the three rivers that flow through the city — is a polished gem, with rolling hills and lush greenery that resembles San Francisco.

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town in America a run for its money. According to Zagat, Pittsburgh was the No. 1 culinary town in 2015 and made Restaurant Technology’s Top 10 list for 2016.

Pittsburgh earned these accolades through a mix of fine eclectic fare and old-school favorites.

Morcilla has replaced the late, lamented Grit and Grace as Pittsburgh’s fine-dining destination, with starring dishes like the Foie Blonde (chicken liver and foie gras mousse with brandied prunes) and wild salmon crudo with saffron sidra and crispy shiitake.

Pierogies still claim a place of pride in this city, and some of the best are served at the

Church Brew Works.

The restaurant is located inside the gorgeous historic landmark that is St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, where your seats are pews and you’re watched over by the saints depicted in its restored stained-glass windows. An array of fine, local microbrews are on tap.

There are a number of oldschool diners that serve up a fine breakfast, such as Pamela’s. However, the best breakfast goes to Waffles INCaffeinated. Order the Funky Monkey, a waffle topped with big chocolate chips, bananas and homemade peanut butter chiffon and a fudge sauce with three syrups (go with

bourbon!).

Sorry, vegetarians, but Pittsburgh’s signature delicacy is the Primanti

make sure you visit the original location on the Strip (46 18th St.) for the gritty, colorful, eclectic scene, where everyone from sports fans to punk rockers to families dine.

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sandwich of steak, cheese, coleslaw (sans mayo), a few slices of tomato and some fries between two slices of fresh Italian bread. If you’re going to hit Primanti Bros.,

Unload some of those calories with tons of options for outdoor fun.

Kayaking the three rivers in Pittsburgh is not only a great workout, it’s a scenic run past the city skyline and by the baseball park and football stadium and under the bridges. Beginners should try flat-water kayaking at Venture Outdoors in Riverfront Park.

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paved paths starting at the Chateau and ending at Glenwood Bridge. You can hike, bike or rollerblade along the bucolic path, which runs along both sides of Pittsburgh’s three rivers.

Or just walk the city.

Part of Pittsburgh’s appeal is that it’s a small town with many amenities within walking distance. There is typically no need for a cab because many restaurants, museums and other attractions are within blocks of downtown.

Scaling the incline in the Squirrel Hill section is a scenic urban hike; reward yourself with a stop at Mineo’s Pizza, which has been the neighborhood’s go-to pizza joint since 1958 for its tangy sauce and generous toppings.

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Nassau in the Bahamas has plenty to offer beyond its sandy shores.

Look, we get it. When you come to the Bahamas, you’re expecting some serious time in the sun and surf. As you should, since the some 700 islands are full of incredible beaches, whether it’s white sands, day trips to private islands, or snorkeling and diving tours through the cays.

But for some real island culture, leave the comfort of your resort and spend a day exploring Nassau, the country’s capital (and, thanks to its international airport and cruise ship harbor, the start to most trips to the Bahamas). Located on New Providence Island and adjacent to Paradise Island, Nassau is filled with restaurants, shops and bars that will give you a glimpse of how locals live, and what a diverse, exciting, and unique place the Bahamas can be.

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Balcony House (the oldest building on the island) to the colonnaded government buildings of Parliament Square.

You can explore this history more through a visit to the Heritage Museum of the Bahamas or a tour of the many historic forts, like Fort Montagu.

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The food For a true taste of the city, try out one of the many food tours, like Tru Bahamian, which pair you with a local who takes you around town to sample an assortment

of Bahamian cuisine, including peas and rice, fried plantains, rum cake and switcha, all while learning about the island’s fascinating history.

The city has seen a selection of upscale eateries and trendy

coffeehouses open too, from Café Martinique to Café Matisse. And, of course, there’s nothing like an afternoon visit to Arawak Cay and the local fish fry, where fisherman set up shop after the morning’s catch and you can sample conch fritters and fried snapper, with a side of mac and cheese and coleslaw.

The history Downtown Nassau dazzles thanks to the array of pastel buildings painted in blues, greens, yellows and pinks, many of which hold the tales of the city’s history.

Nassau was first

The rum After Bacardi closed its Nassaubased distillery in 2009, the Bahamas left the rum business to the likes of Bermuda, Jamaica and Barbados.

But thanks to the 2013 opening of John Watling’s Distillery, visitors can once again get a boozy taste of the island.

Located on the grounds of a historic 1789 estate, the distillery produces top-quality rum and vodka using traditional English methods. Stop by for a tour that takes you behind the scenes of this process, or just have a seat in the tasting room to sample rum flights and rum cocktails.

John Watkins isn’t sold anywhere besides the Bahamas, so buying a bottle or two also makes for a unique souvenir.

For a glorious mix of old-world glamour and luxury, look no further than the historic Graycliff Hotel.

Originally built in the 1700s, the hotel retains many of its original features that have drawn famous visitors (William and Kate, Winston Churchill, and Beyoncé, just to name a few). Even if you’re not staying the night, a walk through the lush, verdant courtyard (complete with mosaic pool and moss-covered statues) make you feel like you’re living in a Rudyard Kipling novel.

You can also grab dinner or lunch at the five-star restaurant (the first in the Bahamas) and take advantage of its huge wine collection (one of the biggest — and most expensive — wine cellars in the world) or take a tour of the on-site cigar factory and chocolate factory (and make some of your own sweets).

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known for its flurry of pirate activity in the late 1600s and throughout the 1700s (which can be relived through a trip to the Pirates of Nassau museum). It saw major economic development after an influx of loyalists from North America came after the Revolutionary War, and officially became a city in the British Empire in 1837.

This history is shown in the colonial buildings scattered across the city, from the cotton-candy

Bay Street is the commercial heart of Nassau, with shops offering imported luxury items, cigars, rum cakes, Bahamian crafts and more.

Discount shoppers will find plenty of duty-free deals on watches, jewelry and leather goods.

Those looking for some authentic souvenirs can explore the Straw Market; yes, it’s pretty touristy and you’ll have to haggle, but many of the clothes, crafts, and knickknacks here are made by locals.

Nassau also has a blossoming art scene, with galleries like Doongalik Studios highlighting artwork for sale by local artists.

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Which Eagles 2017 draft picks will contribute the most this season?

Eagles first-round pick Derek Barnett will no doubt see the field plenty in 2017, but what about the seven other drafted rookies in his class?

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We’ve covered the selections, we’ve broken down the players, but all of this begs the question: Which Eagles rookies can you expect to see tearing up the field first?

Derek Barnett, DE (14 overall) Let’s start with the first pick, Derek Barnett. The days of first round picks at any position being given time to learn the NFL before having an immediate impact is drawing to a close, but that was hardly ever true of defensive ends.

Previous first round picks Brandon Graham and Marcus Smith can attest to that. Barnett may at first appear to be entering a crowded position: He’ll have to fight Graham, Vinny Curry, new signee Chris Long and even Smith for playing time.

But if the Eagles were satisfied with what they had on the roster, they wouldn’t have taken Barnett.

Curry had a tremendously disappointing 2016, recording just 2.5 sacks after the team in-

RB (132 overall)

vested in him significantly for a part-time player.

Barnett, with 33 college sacks of his own (to pass Reggie White’s record at Tennessee) will be given an opportunity to win playing time opposite Graham immediately. And as a player who wins battles with technique and polished moves more often than brute athleticism, he should be ready to go.

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Sidney Jones, CB (43 overall), Rasul Douglas, CB (99 overall) Their second-round pick, who came at a position where there is great opportunity, won’t be seeing the field quite as early. Sidney Jones will be recovering from his torn Achilles when the season begins, and while the injury itself should keep him out until approximately October, catching up to the team may delay his playing even longer.

Jones is the most talented corner on the Eagles roster, but they didn’t invest in him for the 2017 season. Have patience.

The Eagles also spent their next pick on a cornerback, and Rasul Douglas should be competing for a starting role with Jalen Mills and Patrick Robinson from day one.

Douglas is the biggest corner on the team at 6-foot-2, and while the knock on him is his speed and athleticism (he ran

Will Derek Barnett have a difficult time finding playing time on the Eagles’ defensive line?

a 4.59 40-yard dash and recorded a 33.5 inch vertical at the combine) that should make him less of a project and more of a player who is ready to play out of the gate.

Rookie impact: Jones, almost none, Douglas possible starter

Nate Gerry, LB (184 overall) A late pick who should have a big opportunity to make an impact is Nebraska safety-turned-linebacker Nate Gerry. Taken in the fifth round, Gerry would have had a hard time breaking onto the

field at safety behind Malcolm Jenkins and Rodney McLeod but the same isn’t true at linebacker. The team’s third linebacker, Mychal Kendricks, played just 27 percent of snaps last season and had trade rumors swirl around him through the draft. It’s unclear if playing most snaps with two linebackers was Jim Schwartz’ preference in 2016 or something they felt was a necessity to maximize the talent on hand, but if they use more three linebacker sets in 2017, the door should be open for Gerry to compete.

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Gerry sounds like a prime candidate to be an early contributor on special teams — running downhill at a ball carrier fits the profile of the player who was Pro Football Focus’ second highest graded safety in 2016.

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Mack Hollins, WR (118 overall), Shelton Gibson, WR (166 overall), Donnel Pumphrey,

But what about offense, where the team is theoretically more in need of playmakers? They didn’t invest any high selections on this side of the ball, and so it’s hard to see a rookie immediately taking playing time from the likes of Alshon Jeffery, Jordan Matthews or Darren Sproles. But the projection of Torrey Smith recapturing his days stretching the field is just that — a projection — and if he can’t return to the form he had in Baltimore, the Eagles drafted two receivers, Mack Hollins and Shelton Gibson, who built college careers around providing the deep threat. Each averaged over 20 yards per reception in college.

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