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Temple's Steve Settle III,, right, shown on Jan. 16, scored 22 points for the Owls on Thursday night.

Temple bows out of AAC tournament’s second round with 75-71 loss to Tulsa

Renee Terhune shows off a tattoo at McGillin's Olde Ale House in Center City, Philadelphia on Friday, March 17, 2023. McGillin's continued its tradition of green beer and a celebration for St. Patrick’s Day.

☘️ Time to wear green | Things to Do

March skiers at the Jack Frost-Big Boulder Resort in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains. Pocono resorts reported a good ski season for winter 2024-25.

Tourism & Gaming

‘Highest attended ski season ever’: Poconos finally catches a cold, but in a good way

Dancers from the McDade-Cara School of Irish Dance travel down Market Street during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Philadelphia, Pa. on Sunday, March 12, 2023.

Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2025: Route, road closures, and how to watch

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Philadelphia Ballet’s new N. Broad St. building is becoming a reality

Following two groundbreakings, now there is physical evidence that the company's new building is finally taking shape.

From front right: Ashley Lewis, Kyleigh Johnson, Anna Serratosa, and Jorge Garcia of the Philadelphia Ballet at their new building on North Broad Street on Wednesday.

From front right: Ashley Lewis, Kyleigh Johnson, Anna Serratosa, and Jorge Garcia of the Philadelphia Ballet at their new building on North Broad Street on Wednesday.

Philadelphia Ballet’s new N. Broad St. building is becoming a reality

Following two groundbreakings, now there is physical evidence that the company's new building is finally taking shape.

A local brewery used art from Philly museums on its cans. They didn’t ask permission and don’t want forgiveness.

Stephanie Farr | Columnist

2SP Brewing Company's Letters from Aston IPA features Vincent van Gogh's "The Postman" on its can. The original version of the painting is at the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia.

Here's why you won't hear the words 'jawn' and 'cheesesteak' in Peacock's 'Long Bright River'

Liz Moore, author of "Long Bright River," was executive producer for the forthcoming Peacock series of the same name.

Marian Anderson is having a moment in Philly. So, why doesn’t her museum get the respect it deserves?

Elizabeth Wellington

Jillian Pirtle, CEO of the Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society holding Anderson's first recording. Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.

Why the Philadelphia Orchestra’s star trumpeter quit after six months

Esteban Batallán (center), principal trumpeter of Philadelphia Orchestra, playing in the Kimmel Center's Marian Anderson Hall, Friday, March 7, 2025.

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Morgan Freeman speaks about Gene Hackman with an image of Gene Hackman on the screen during the Oscars on Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Gene Hackman died at home a week after wife Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus, authorities say

Morgan Lee, Susan Montoya Bryan, and Lisa Baumann, Associated Press

Sean Baker accepts the award for best film editing for "Anora" during the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Where to watch ‘Anora,’ ‘The Brutalist,’ and other Oscar favorites in Philadelphia-area theaters

Bedatri D. Choudhury

Morgan Freeman speaks about Gene Hackman with an image of Gene Hackman on the screen during the Oscars on Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Gene Hackman died at home a week after wife Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus, authorities say

Morgan Lee, Susan Montoya Bryan, and Lisa Baumann, Associated Press

Sean Baker accepts the award for best film editing for "Anora" during the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Where to watch ‘Anora,’ ‘The Brutalist,’ and other Oscar favorites in Philadelphia-area theaters

Bedatri D. Choudhury

Barbra Levan in front of her father’s house in Pottstown, on March 4, 2025, after the property had been cleaned out. The house will be featured on a Discovery Channel show called "Filthy Fortunes."

A sprawling, cluttered property in Pottstown got a made-for-TV cleanout

Terri Akman, For The Inquirer

ESPN NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins (left) drew criticism from Hall of Famer Charles Barkley after saying the Los Angeles Lakers have saved the NBA season.

‘An idiot and a fool’: Charles Barkley goes off on Kendrick Perkins and ESPN

Barbra Levan in front of her father’s house in Pottstown, on March 4, 2025, after the property had been cleaned out. The house will be featured on a Discovery Channel show called "Filthy Fortunes."

A sprawling, cluttered property in Pottstown got a made-for-TV cleanout

Terri Akman, For The Inquirer

ESPN NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins (left) drew criticism from Hall of Famer Charles Barkley after saying the Los Angeles Lakers have saved the NBA season.

‘An idiot and a fool’: Charles Barkley goes off on Kendrick Perkins and ESPN

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Renee Terhune shows off a tattoo at McGillin's Olde Ale House in Center City, Philadelphia on Friday, March 17, 2023. McGillin's continued its tradition of green beer and a celebration for St. Patrick’s Day.

☘️ Time to wear green | Things to Do

This weekend, head to the St. Patrick's Day parade, check out the cherry blossoms in your city, and dive into a new Philly Hulu series.

March skiers at the Jack Frost-Big Boulder Resort in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains. Pocono resorts reported a good ski season for winter 2024-25.

Tourism & Gaming

‘Highest attended ski season ever’: Poconos finally catches a cold, but in a good way

Dancers from the McDade-Cara School of Irish Dance travel down Market Street during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Philadelphia, Pa. on Sunday, March 12, 2023.

Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2025: Route, road closures, and how to watch

The pappardelle at Centrolina in Washington in 2022. Centrolina features meticulously made regional Italian food on a frequently rotating menu.

A really Philly guide to Washington, D.C., restaurants

A Dryptosaurus aquilunguis skeleton at the museum's entrance. It was the world's first-ever discovered tyrannosaur, found in 1866, a mile from the museum site at what is now Ceres Park.

Photos of new South Jersey fossil park and dinosaur museum

The Eagles’ Jordan Mailata sings a Christmas song during an event for Operation Snowball in December.

Jordan Mailata, Philly Specials to be honored by Philadelphia Music Alliance

The Philadelphia Music Alliance will honor Eagles left tackle Jordan Mailata, on behalf of the Philly Specials, on April 30 during the Walk of Fame Gala.

Philly songwriter Ron Gallo's song "If Only Zelenskyy Had a Nice Suit" has over 7 million views on Instagram.

Philly songwriter Ron Gallo goes viral with ‘If Only Zelenskyy Had a Nice Suit’ and ‘ICE at Jersey Kebab’

The Philly native's song for Ukraine has garnered more than 7 million views on Instagram

Roberta Flack at the Black Girls Rock! Awards in Newark in 2017. The legendary singer's niece says she looked up to her as a pillar of artistic excellence and integrity.

When love is music, and music is love: A thank you to my aunt, Roberta Flack

Philadelphia was one of the cities that truly embraced Roberta Flack as its own, writes the late singer's niece.

Shari Flack-Council, For The Inquirer

Kraftwerk performs at the Franklin Music Hall on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Philadelphia is the first stop on the band's "Multimedia" tour, which celebrates the 50-year anniversary of the group’s album "Autobahn."

Kraftwerk’s Philly show was a terrific, neon-lit kinetic experience

The influential German electronic band played Franklin Music Hall in celebration of the 50th anniversary of 'Autobahn,' its classic album.

Kraftwerk on stage in Dublin in 2023. The German electronic band will kick of its North American tour at the Franklin Music Hall on Thursday.

Philly music this week, with Kraftwerk, Jorja Smith, Smokey Robinson, an R.E.M. tribute, and a Philly indie music festival

The German electronic band will kick off its tour in Philly, the Motown legend plays Down the Shore, and the Fallser Club showcases local bands in East Falls.

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Gameday Central: Phillies Extra (Caleb Cotham)

Gameday Central: Phillies Extra with Caleb Cotham

Phillies pitching coach Caleb Cotham kicks off his fifth season by joining Phillies Extra with The Inquirer’s Scott Lauber.

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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