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A promotional video plays as guests wait to enter the Universal Sphere in the upper lobby of the Comcast Technology Center.

The futuristic Philly experience by Steven Spielberg that few Philadelphians have experienced

The Universal Sphere is visually intriguing, mildly dystopian, and a free immersive attraction worth 15 minutes of your time.

Stephanie Farr | Columnist2 hours ago

Countertenor and Opera Philadelphia leader Anthony Roth Costanzo as the Poet in "The Seasons."

$11 tickets might be the key to saving opera in Philadelphia

Peter Dobrin2 hours ago

On Luu, of Southwest Philadelphia, cuts bananas to be fried at the Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park, in Philadelphia, Pa., on Saturday, May, 25, 2024.

Southeast Asian Market at FDR park returns this weekend

Val Kilmer poses for a portrait in Nashville, Tenn., in 2014.

Val Kilmer, ‘Top Gun’ and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65

Mark Kennedy and Andrew Dalton, Associated Press

The Shopsin Club by Middle Child at the Chase Sapphire Lounge at PHL.

So are the new Middle Child sandwiches at PHL any good?

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$11 tickets might be the key to saving opera in Philadelphia

Opera Philadelphia chief Anthony Roth Costanzo is rolling out an innovative and risky 2025-26 season

Peter Dobrin2 hours ago

Countertenor and Opera Philadelphia leader Anthony Roth Costanzo as the Poet in "The Seasons."

Countertenor and Opera Philadelphia leader Anthony Roth Costanzo as the Poet in "The Seasons."

$11 tickets might be the key to saving opera in Philadelphia

Opera Philadelphia chief Anthony Roth Costanzo is rolling out an innovative and risky 2025-26 season

Peter Dobrin2 hours ago

See towering cardboard sculptures of Philly landmarks at artist Kambel Smith’s first big local show

Stephanie Farr | Columnist

Artist Kambel Smith poses with his sculptures of the Burj Khalifa and the Statue of Liberty at the Germantown Historical Society.

A tree grows in Temple. It bears 40 different fruits.

Artist Sam Van Aken plants his agricultural sculpture, the "Tree of 40 Fruit," on the Temple University campus. The tree blooms in vibrant colors that range from crimson to pink, and will likely flower apricots, peaches, and other stone fruits.

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

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

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.

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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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Tourists walk along Marines pier in Wildwood, N.J. on Friday, June 30, 2023. In 2025, Wildwood is increasing enforcement of late-night teen behavior and reaffirming local ordinances like 10 p.m. curfew for unaccompanied minors.

Wildwood doubles down on teen curfews — and warns parents they could face arrest

Wildwood promises stricter enforcement of its rules on late-night teen behavior, including the 10 p.m. curfew for unaccompanied minors in the Jersey Shore town.

On Luu, of Southwest Philadelphia, cuts bananas to be fried at the Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park, in Philadelphia, Pa., on Saturday, May, 25, 2024.

Southeast Asian Market at FDR park returns this weekend

The Shopsin Club by Middle Child at the Chase Sapphire Lounge at PHL.

So are the new Middle Child sandwiches at PHL any good?

It’s nearly Springtime. Here’s where to find cherry blossoms across Philadelphia.

It’s nearly Springtime. Here’s where to find cherry blossoms across Philadelphia

Hira Qureshi and Jasen Lo

People gather for photos at the annual Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia, located in Fairmount Park. The park consists of more than 2,000 acres of hill, trails, and waterfront.

The best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

Chino Moreno of the Deftones. The California alt-metal band headlines the Wells Fargo Center on Friday.

It’s a headbanger’s weekend this week in Philly music

It’s a headbangers weekend, plus Alan Sparhawk of Low, Mike Watt, Franz Ferdinand, Mogwai, and a Roberta Flack tribute.

A trombone student in a classroom at the Philadelphia Clef Club.

What's going on at the Clef Club?

A $4.54 million renovation project is underway along with a board departure and an alleged “forced retirement.”

Shaun Brady, For The Inquirer

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.

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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

Gameday Central: Phillies home opener | Sponsored by Xfinity

Join us live for Gameday Central as Inquirer Phillies writers Scott Lauber and Lochlahn March break down the Phillies home opener with insider analysis.

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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