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The Philly-based production duo Maxwell Perla and Vincent John released the iconic Action News theme, "Move Closer to Your World" under their local imprint, Eraserhood Sound. The cover art was designed by Grammy-nominated Perry Shall.

Took a little bit of time my friend, but ‘Move Closer to Your World’ is now an officially released song

The iconic 6abc theme (and two never-before-heard versions) can now be heard outside of unofficial YouTube uploads and 6abc broadcasts.

career piano tuner Greg Sikora at Jacob’s Music, Cherry Hill, NJ., on Friday, March 28, 2025. He has done work for the Philadelphia orchestra.

The man who made pianos sing for the Philadelphia Orchestra, Sinatra, Lady Gaga, and everyone in between

The Philadelphia Orchestra and music and artistic director Yannick Nezet-Seguin on stage in Marian Anderson Hall, April 10, 2025.

The Philadelphia Orchestra performs Mahler’s ‘loud’ ‘Symphony No. 6′ at the top of its considerable form

David Patrick Stearns, For The Inquirer

Fox 29's Breland Moore met Yves Laplante for the first time at a Flyers-Canadiens game on April 5.

Fox 29’s Breland Moore saved a man’s life. They just met for the first time.

The Phillies announced that its 2025 promotional and theme night schedule will include a Hello Kitty night. And the included giveaway is considered extremely desirable among some fans.

Philly’s hottest bag is the Phillies x Hello Kitty night belt bag dropping this September

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Took a little bit of time my friend, but ‘Move Closer to Your World’ is now an officially released song

The iconic 6abc theme (and two never-before-heard versions) can now be heard outside of unofficial YouTube uploads and 6abc broadcasts.

The Philly-based production duo Maxwell Perla and Vincent John released the iconic Action News theme, "Move Closer to Your World" under their local imprint, Eraserhood Sound. The cover art was designed by Grammy-nominated Perry Shall.

The Philly-based production duo Maxwell Perla and Vincent John released the iconic Action News theme, "Move Closer to Your World" under their local imprint, Eraserhood Sound. The cover art was designed by Grammy-nominated Perry Shall.

Took a little bit of time my friend, but ‘Move Closer to Your World’ is now an officially released song

The iconic 6abc theme (and two never-before-heard versions) can now be heard outside of unofficial YouTube uploads and 6abc broadcasts.

The man who made pianos sing for the Philadelphia Orchestra, Sinatra, Lady Gaga, and everyone in between

career piano tuner Greg Sikora at Jacob’s Music, Cherry Hill, NJ., on Friday, March 28, 2025. He has done work for the Philadelphia orchestra.

The Philadelphia Orchestra performs Mahler’s ‘loud’ ‘Symphony No. 6′ at the top of its considerable form

David Patrick Stearns, For The Inquirer

The Philadelphia Orchestra and music and artistic director Yannick Nezet-Seguin on stage in Marian Anderson Hall, April 10, 2025.

Trump’s order to ‘remove improper ideology’ from NMAAHC is an insane attempt to rewrite history

Faye M. Anderson, For The Inquirer

The National Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall is seen on Friday, March 28, 2025, in Washington.

From allergies to migraines to arthritis to mood swings, the atmosphere has profound effects on our well-being

Anthony R. Wood

Akansha Sareen, left, and Vikram Patnaik rest underneath the cherry blossom trees behind the Please Touch Museum in spring 2023.

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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

Fox 29's Breland Moore met Yves Laplante for the first time at a Flyers-Canadiens game on April 5.

Fox 29’s Breland Moore saved a man’s life. They just met for the first time.

FILE - Bethenny Frankel attends the premiere of "Stranger Things" season four at Netflix Studios Brooklyn on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in New York. Frankel turns 52 on Nov. 4. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Bethenny Frankel’s coming to Philly. Here’s where we think she should go.

Emily Bloch and Beatrice Forman

Fox 29's Breland Moore met Yves Laplante for the first time at a Flyers-Canadiens game on April 5.

Fox 29’s Breland Moore saved a man’s life. They just met for the first time.

FILE - Bethenny Frankel attends the premiere of "Stranger Things" season four at Netflix Studios Brooklyn on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in New York. Frankel turns 52 on Nov. 4. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Bethenny Frankel’s coming to Philly. Here’s where we think she should go.

Emily Bloch and Beatrice Forman

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Chef Dionicio Jiménez serves shrimp and chapulines (grasshoppers) tacos at Cantina La Martina in Philadelphia, Pa., on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Grasshopper tacos, ant soup, crunchy crickets, and more edible bugs in Philly

These Philadelphia restaurants and markets sell edible bugs and other insect-infused dishes.

Vendors at the South 9th Street Italian Market Festival in Philadelphia on Saturday, May 21, 2022. The event included food, live entertainment, and the annual grease pole contest.

☀️ It’s festival time | Things to Do

The Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival is a beloved street food festival on the main strip of Manayunk. This year will feature more than 100 vendors, six live bands, and retail shopping on Sunday, April 27, 2025.

22 must-attend Philadelphia spring markets and street festivals in 2025

Ramsy F. of Philadelphia helps his daughter Sofia F., 4, pick tulips at the 2024 Dalton Farms Festival of Tulips! in Swedesboro, N.J. on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024. The farm has 400,000 daffodils, 150 varieties of tulips and planted one million bulbs. It’s open daily 10-7 and the festival is ongoing until April 14th. The Festival of Sunflowers will be coming up next in August.

It’s tulip season. Here’s where to witness the region’s best.

A rendering of American Airlines' forthcoming Flagship Lounge at Philadelphia International Airport.

Another one of Philly’s best chefs is headed to Philadelphia International Airport this year

Singer Elton John and tennis star Billie Jean King together in 1974.

Elton John’s Philadelphia anthem soared to No. 1 on this week in Philly history

"Philadelphia Freedom," written for tennis star Billie Jean King, reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 on April 12, 1975.

Marshall Allen performs at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

Marshall Allen, almost 101, has released a delightful ‘debut’ album

On Wednesday night, the indefatigable Sun Ra Arkestra leader regaled in a jeweled cape and played a captivating 90-minute set.

Shaun Brady, For The Inquirer

Pop star and Bucks County native Sabrina Carpenter has made her video game debut, starring in "Fortnite Festival Season 8," the newest addition to the popular multiplayer game franchise, which was released on Tuesday.

‘Have you ever tried this one?’ Sabrina Carpenter makes ‘Fortnite’ debut, sparking memes, dance parties

Pop star and Bucks County native Sabrina Carpenter has made her video game debut in Fortnite Festival Season 8, which launched Tuesday. The cameo has inspired dance parties and memes.

John Gorka will be one of the headliners at the Philadelphia Folk Festival, which will be staged at the Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township in Montgomery County from Aug. 15-17.

Who’s playing the Philly Folk Festival this year?

The PPF will return to the Old Pool Farm inits 62nd iteration

Sun Ra Arkestra's Marshall Allen celebrating his 100th birthday in 2024. He will play World Cafe Live on Wednesday in support of his debut solo album "New Dawn."

Philly Music this week, with Marshall Allen, Dawes, Snow Patrol, Magnetic Fields, Record Store Day and more

‘69 Love Songs,' a 100 year old Philadelphia treasure celebrates his first solo album, and Record Store Day events.

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Gameday Central: Phillies Extra (Jesús Luzardo)

Gameday Central: Phillies Extra with Jesús Luzardo

The Inquirer’s Scott Lauber sits down with Luzardo to discuss his work in the community, the new pitch that has led to a quick start with his new team, and more on Phillies Extra.

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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