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Lionel Richie performs at Union Transfer on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Richie performed at the venue as a part of Wells Fargo’s Autograph Card Exclusives program where eligible cardholders have the opportunity to purchase tickets to see big-name artists in more intimate venues at Wells Fargo exclusive events.

Review: Dancing on the ceiling with Lionel Richie at Union Transfer

The easy listening and 'American Idol' star played a hit-filled intimate show for Wells Fargo credit card holders.

Ashleigh Cummings as Kacey in "Long Bright River."

'It's Oodleso’noodles!': Ashleigh Cummings masters the Kensington accent in ‘Long Bright River’

Bedatri D. Choudhury

The Broadway musical "& Juliet" is at the Academy of Music through April 6.

‘& Juliet’ is a joyous retelling of ‘Romeo and Juliet’

“Emerging: The Stedman Gallery 50th Anniversary Show” brings together 87 works from the Rutgers-Camden Collection of Art that numbers about 760 pieces.

Rutgers University–Camden’s Stedman Gallery celebrates 50 years

Fred Adelson, For The Inquirer

Bartram’s Garden on Nov. 21, 2023.

EPA cancels $500,000 grant to Bartram’s Garden for urban tree planting

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‘& Juliet’ is a joyous retelling of ‘Romeo and Juliet’

Anne Hathaway and William Shakespeare ponder over one question: What if Juliet didn’t have to die over some boy?

The Broadway musical "& Juliet" is at the Academy of Music through April 6.

The Broadway musical "& Juliet" is at the Academy of Music through April 6.

‘& Juliet’ is a joyous retelling of ‘Romeo and Juliet’

Anne Hathaway and William Shakespeare ponder over one question: What if Juliet didn’t have to die over some boy?

Rutgers University–Camden’s Stedman Gallery celebrates 50 years

Fred Adelson, For The Inquirer

“Emerging: The Stedman Gallery 50th Anniversary Show” brings together 87 works from the Rutgers-Camden Collection of Art that numbers about 760 pieces.

Lucy Dacus loves this Philly museum so much she wrote a song while visiting

On her media tour supporting "Forever Is a Feeling," Lucy Dacus revealed that museums — particularly the Barnes Foundation — played a key role in her songwriting process.

National Politics

Trump executive order on Smithsonian targets funding for programs with ‘improper ideology’

Darlene Superville, Associated Press

The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C.

An Easton woman paid $12 for a charcoal drawing in a Montco auction. She is convinced it’s an original Renoir.

A charcoal drawing that antiques shop owner Heidi Markow bought for $12 at a Montgomery County auction. She believes it is an original work by Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

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In this March 1977 file photo, Sylvester Stallone holds the Oscar for best picture for "Rocky," Eletha Finch (center) holds the Oscar she accepted for her late husband, Peter Finch, who was named best actor for his performance in "Network," and Faye Dunaway holds the Oscar she won for best actress in "Network."

Kensington pub celebrates ‘Rocky’ Oscars win | This week in Philly history

Hamdan Ballal, Palestinian co-director of Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, is detained by the Israeli military from his home in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Monday, March 24, 2025.

Oscar-winning Palestinian director is attacked by Israeli settlers and detained by the army

Julia Frankel, Associated Press

In this March 1977 file photo, Sylvester Stallone holds the Oscar for best picture for "Rocky," Eletha Finch (center) holds the Oscar she accepted for her late husband, Peter Finch, who was named best actor for his performance in "Network," and Faye Dunaway holds the Oscar she won for best actress in "Network."

Kensington pub celebrates ‘Rocky’ Oscars win | This week in Philly history

Hamdan Ballal, Palestinian co-director of Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, is detained by the Israeli military from his home in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Monday, March 24, 2025.

Oscar-winning Palestinian director is attacked by Israeli settlers and detained by the army

Julia Frankel, Associated Press

Ashleigh Cummings as Kacey in "Long Bright River."

'It's Oodleso’noodles!': Ashleigh Cummings masters the Kensington accent in ‘Long Bright River’

Bedatri D. Choudhury

Bryce Harper and the Phillies will face the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on opening day Thursday.

Phillies opening day 2025: Start time, how to watch and stream

Ashleigh Cummings as Kacey in "Long Bright River."

'It's Oodleso’noodles!': Ashleigh Cummings masters the Kensington accent in ‘Long Bright River’

Bedatri D. Choudhury

Bryce Harper and the Phillies will face the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on opening day Thursday.

Phillies opening day 2025: Start time, how to watch and stream

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The Atlantic City Aquarium in Gardner’s Basin in 2020.

The Atlantic City Aquarium was closed for 5 years, but the fish (and one beloved turtle) swam on. It’s back.

The city-owned aquarium in Gardner’s Basin finally reopened this week after five years of renovations and repairs.

A young boy with a Phillie Phanatic headband before the game against the Diamondbacks on June 22, 2024 at Citizens Bank Park.

⚾ Batter up, Philly | Things to Do

A rendering of Soleil Resort, a six-story 111-unit condominium complex and resort, that is planned on the site of a current vacant lot next to the historic Flanders Hotel and Playland's Castaway Cove in Ocean City, N.J. The pre-approved project is looking for bidders to pay $25 million to take over the development.

A multimillion-dollar beachfront resort and condo complex is coming to Ocean City

Shops along Lancaster Avenue on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024 in Ardmore, Pa.

These 3 Philly-area towns are officially among the best places to live in the U.S.

Jyo Lakkaraj (left) and Natalie Katchmar (right) cheer along the Ben Franklin Parkway during the Love Run Philadelphia Half Marathon in Philadelphia, Pa., on Sunday, March 27, 2022.

Philadelphia Love Run 2025: Race route, road closures, parking restrictions, SEPTA, and more

Lionel Richie performs at Union Transfer on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Richie performed at the venue as a part of Wells Fargo’s Autograph Card Exclusives program where eligible cardholders have the opportunity to purchase tickets to see big-name artists in more intimate venues at Wells Fargo exclusive events.

Review: Dancing on the ceiling with Lionel Richie at Union Transfer

The easy listening and 'American Idol' star played a hit-filled intimate show for Wells Fargo credit card holders.

Tsunami in 1993, with Andrew Webster, John Pamer, Kristen Thompson, and Jenny Toomey.

The ‘90s DIY feminist punk heroes of Tsunami have reunited and are playing Philly

Philly fans, too young get in to the Khyber Pass Pub, would beg the Kristin Thomson and Jenny Toomey-led band to play an all-ages show. It's playing Underground Arts on Friday.

Philadelphia actor and rapper Will Smith holding up a finger at the request of Mayor Cherelle L. Parker. Smith is wearing his newly acquired Overbrook High letterman jacket.

Will Smith returns to West Philadelphia to celebrate a street named in his honor

The 2000 block of 59th street was renamed "Will Smith Way" in honor of the rapper and actor.

Mary J. Blige performs at the Essence Festival on July 6, 2019, in New Orleans. She plays Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City this weekend. (Photo by Amy Harris / Invision / AP, File)

This week in Philly music, with Lionel Richie, Mary J. Blige, Peter Wolf, Thurston Moore, and Chubby Checker

Neal Francis, Beanie Sigel, and the Firey String Sistas also have gigs lined up in the area.

Lucy Dacus will headline a benefit for Connor Barwin's Make the World Better Foundation at FDR Park in South Philly on July 25. Remi Wolf tops the bill on July 27.

Lucy Dacus and Remi Wolf will headline Connor Barwin’s Make The World Better Concert Weekend in South Philly

The shows to benefit the ex-Eagle's foundation return in expanded form over to days in FDR Park.

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Gameday Central: Phillies Home Opener

Gameday Central: Phillies Home Opener | Sponsored by Xfinity

Join us live for Gameday Central as Inquirer Phillies writer Scott Lauber and Lochlahn March break down the Phillies Home Opener with insider analysis and fan-fueled energy.

David O'Neil, former manager of Reading Terminal Market, shows an old photo taken by Laszlo of the market.

Spanning centuries, Penn’s new Reading Terminal photo archive captures the ‘magic of the market’

Rosa Padilla stocking the shelves at the new Pathmark in North Philadelphia in 1999.

Philadelphia News

Supermarkets spent 60 years avoiding North Philly. But Black entrepreneurs have fought to bring — and keep — them there

Lynette Hazelton

Joseph Fulton, a boiler cook and 30-year employee, preps crab imperial for the dinner rush at the Lobster House, which is celebrating its 100th year in 2022.

New Jersey News

At the Lobster House, one of the nation’s busiest restaurants, it takes a small army to serve up seafood

Who won our Italian Hoagie Bracket?

The best Italian hoagie in Philly, according to Philadelphians

Patricia Madej, Sam Morris, and Evan Weiss

David O'Neil, former manager of Reading Terminal Market, shows an old photo taken by Laszlo of the market.

Spanning centuries, Penn’s new Reading Terminal photo archive captures the ‘magic of the market’

Rosa Padilla stocking the shelves at the new Pathmark in North Philadelphia in 1999.

Philadelphia News

Supermarkets spent 60 years avoiding North Philly. But Black entrepreneurs have fought to bring — and keep — them there

Lynette Hazelton

Joseph Fulton, a boiler cook and 30-year employee, preps crab imperial for the dinner rush at the Lobster House, which is celebrating its 100th year in 2022.

New Jersey News

At the Lobster House, one of the nation’s busiest restaurants, it takes a small army to serve up seafood

Who won our Italian Hoagie Bracket?

The best Italian hoagie in Philly, according to Philadelphians

Patricia Madej, Sam Morris, and Evan Weiss

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