On Stage: Pope Francis’ visit shakes up concert schedules

But shows still happening, including Ghost, Fidlar and more By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times With Pope Francis’ historic visit to Philadelphia, much of the local music and performance scene is seeking schedule changes. Back in the mid-1980s during MTV’s heyday, “Frankie Goes to Hollywood” was a band that drew thousands of fans at every appearance. This weekend, “Frankie Goes...

CCCBI hosts prep session for DNC, Pope visits

MALVERN — The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry will host Historic Happenings: WMF 2015 and DNC 2016, Be Part of History, On Friday, April 24. Over the next 15 months, the Philadelphia Region hosts The World Meeting of Families & Papal Visit (September 22-27); and, less than a year later, the 2016 Democratic National Convention (July 25-28, 2016). Andi Coyle, of VISIT PHILADELPHIA®...