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Composer Julia Wolfe with the Philadelphia Orchestra and music and artistic director Yannick Nezet-Seguin, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 in Marian Anderson Hall.

Women composers take centerstage in Philadelphia Orchestra concert

19th century composer Louise Farrenc meets Montco native Julia Wolfe meets the formidable Hélène Grimaud

David Patrick Stearns2 hours ago

Jason Sauer, left, an artist and demolition derby driver from Pittsburgh, lifts a car part into place on the sculpture, “Peace After Destruction.” Helping Sauer is his friend, Tom Mix. The sculpture was created with parts from demo cars.

Rural roots and Pittsburgh vibes crash together for demolition derby artist

Jason Nark2 hours ago

Sang Kee Noodle Cafe and other restaurants in Philly offer big bowls of ramen in Cherry Hill.

The ultimate guide to ramen and bubble tea in Cherry Hill

Hira Qureshi2 hours ago

Philadelphia Orchestra principal trumpeter Esteban Batallán

Philadelphia Orchestra loses star trumpeter Esteban Batallán

Peter Dobrin2 hours ago

Oscar-winner Gene Hackman with wife Betsy Arakawa in June 1993.

Gene Hackman and his wife tested negative for carbon monoxide, sheriff says

Susan Montoya Bryan and John Seewer, Associated Press

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Women composers take centerstage in Philadelphia Orchestra concert

19th century composer Louise Farrenc meets Montco native Julia Wolfe meets the formidable Hélène Grimaud

David Patrick Stearns2 hours ago

Composer Julia Wolfe with the Philadelphia Orchestra and music and artistic director Yannick Nezet-Seguin, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 in Marian Anderson Hall.

Composer Julia Wolfe with the Philadelphia Orchestra and music and artistic director Yannick Nezet-Seguin, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 in Marian Anderson Hall.

Women composers take centerstage in Philadelphia Orchestra concert

19th century composer Louise Farrenc meets Montco native Julia Wolfe meets the formidable Hélène Grimaud

David Patrick Stearns2 hours ago

Rural roots and Pittsburgh vibes crash together for demolition derby artist

Jason Nark2 hours ago

Jason Sauer, left, an artist and demolition derby driver from Pittsburgh, lifts a car part into place on the sculpture, “Peace After Destruction.” Helping Sauer is his friend, Tom Mix. The sculpture was created with parts from demo cars.

Philadelphia Orchestra loses star trumpeter Esteban Batallán

Peter Dobrin2 hours ago

Philadelphia Orchestra principal trumpeter Esteban Batallán

James Ijames finds a very Philly attitude in August Wilson’s characters

The cast of Arden Theatre Company's 2025 production of August Wilson's "King Hedley II," running Feb. 27 to March 30, 2025.

Daniil Trifonov shines in solo recital at Marian Anderson Hall

Elaine Fitz Gibbon

Pianist Daniil Trifonov begins his solo recital at the Kimmel Center’s Marian Anderson Hall, in Philadelphia, on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

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Gene Hackman with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, at the 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., in 2003.

Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog were dead for some time, warrant shows

Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2015, file photo, actor Daniel Craig poses for the media as he arrives for the German premiere of the James Bond movie 'Spectre' in Berlin, Germany. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn, File)

Amazon MGM takes creative reins of James Bond, ending an era of family control of 007

Jake Coyle, Associated Press

Gene Hackman with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, at the 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., in 2003.

Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog were dead for some time, warrant shows

Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2015, file photo, actor Daniel Craig poses for the media as he arrives for the German premiere of the James Bond movie 'Spectre' in Berlin, Germany. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn, File)

Amazon MGM takes creative reins of James Bond, ending an era of family control of 007

Jake Coyle, Associated Press

"NBC Night News" anchor Lester Holt is stepping down earlier this summer, though he will continue to host "Dateline NBC."

Media moves: NBC's Lester Holt, another Fox News personality joins Trump administration

(From left) MSNBC personalities Jen Psaki, Rachel Maddow, and Joy Reid. The network is shaking up its lineup under new president Rebecca Kutler.

Big changes coming to MSNBC as new boss from Philly takes over

"NBC Night News" anchor Lester Holt is stepping down earlier this summer, though he will continue to host "Dateline NBC."

Media moves: NBC's Lester Holt, another Fox News personality joins Trump administration

(From left) MSNBC personalities Jen Psaki, Rachel Maddow, and Joy Reid. The network is shaking up its lineup under new president Rebecca Kutler.

Big changes coming to MSNBC as new boss from Philly takes over

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Sang Kee Noodle Cafe and other restaurants in Philly offer big bowls of ramen in Cherry Hill.

The ultimate guide to ramen and bubble tea in Cherry Hill

From national chains to Philly favorites, ramen restaurants in this South Jersey township offer noodles and teas.

Hira Qureshi2 hours ago

Chris Aponte, left, and Miguel Lugo, partners in Atlantic City's newest cannabis dispensary, AC Leef, located on Albany Avenue across from Bader Field.

AC Leef’s Miguel Lugo talks cannabis and his best Atlantic City recs

Amy S. Rosenberg

Dr Ahmed Draz and his wife.Joanie Draz take a photo in front of the “America in Bloom" by Jennifer Designs at the annual Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) Philadelphia Flower Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, in Philadelphia, Friday, March 1, 2024.

🌺 Navigate the Flower Show like a pro | Things to Do

A single portion of plov, the signature- Uzbek rice dish at Plov House on Bustleton Avenue, can be super-sized to feed a large party at the 24-hour restaurant in Northeast Philadelphia.

Where to break your Ramadan fast around Philadelphia

Visitors at the entrance garden to the 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Everything you need to know about the 2025 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show

Father John Misty plays the Fillmore Philly on Friday night.

Philly Music this week with Father John Misty, Rufus Wainwright, Adrian Younge, Ike Reilly, and two nights of classic metal

Pop music happening in Philly, the suburbs, and Down the Shore.

Adam Weiner of Low Cut Connie. The band pulled out of a gig at the Kennedy Center in D.C. in March, but is putting on a "Connie Club" show at Ardmore Music Hall on Thursday.

Why Adam Weiner of Philly’s Low Cut Connie won’t play Donald Trump’s Kennedy Center

Weiner announced he would be joining Issa Rae, Shonda Rimes, Renée Fleming, and Ben Folds in distancing themselves from the Center after President Donald Trump took over.

Singer Roberta Flack in 2018.

Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning ‘Killing Me Softly’ singer with an intimate style, has died at 88

Flack announced in 2022 she had ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, and could no longer sing,

Hillel Italie, Associated Press

Lionel Richie performing in Los Angeles in 2023. The singer and "American Idol" judge will perform at Union Transfer in March. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Hello, is it Lionel Richie you’re looking for? He’s coming to Union Transfer.

The Grammy- and Oscar-winning star and 'American Idol' judge is playing the 1200-seats venue as a part of Wells Fargo's 'Autograph' series.

Jerry Butler performs at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in New York on March 10, 2008. The singer known as "The Iceman," whose hits "Only The Strong Survive" and "Hey, Western Union Man" were written with Sound of Philadelphia architects Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, has died at 85.

Jerry Butler, Chicago soul singer who helped define the Sound of Philadelphia, has died at 85

His biggest hits included foundational Philly Sound songs "Hey, Western Union Man" and "Only The Strong Survive," written with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff.

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Gameday Central: Phillies Extra (Larry Bowa)

Gameday Central: Phillies Extra with Larry Bowa

Join The Inquirer’s Scott Lauber on the latest Phillies Extra as he chats with Phillies legend Larry Bowa about top prospect Aidan Miller, Trea Turner’s future, the team’s title hopes, and more!

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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