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The expanse of the miles of aisles containing books is clearly not an illusion as doorway after doorway opens to another room at Baldwins Book Barn in West Chester on December 20, 2024.

Baldwin’s Book Barn is literary gem bursting with used books, and maybe a few ghosts

For decades a haven for booklovers, the five-story, 25,000 square-foot antiquarian bookstore is a sea of tomes, bursting with 300,000 rare and vintage books.

Tierra Whack, the Philly rapper and singer whose 2024 album is 'World Wide Whack ' as pictured in Philadelphia on March 11, 2024.

The best Philly music of 2024, picked by our pop music critic

Elon Musk speaks on Capitol Hill last year.

National Politics

Elon Musk could help slash public media funding, a prominent goal for Scott Perry and other Republicans

We spoke with Pepé the King Prawn's creator, Bill Barretta, and got his thoughts on the viral TikTok meme starring the famous Muppet.

We asked the Muppet performer behind Pepé the King Prawn what he thinks of the viral TikTok meme

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Know your news? Test your skills with our News Quiz.

Baldwin’s Book Barn is literary gem bursting with used books, and maybe a few ghosts

For decades a haven for booklovers, the five-story, 25,000 square-foot antiquarian bookstore is a sea of tomes, bursting with 300,000 rare and vintage books.

The expanse of the miles of aisles containing books is clearly not an illusion as doorway after doorway opens to another room at Baldwins Book Barn in West Chester on December 20, 2024.

The expanse of the miles of aisles containing books is clearly not an illusion as doorway after doorway opens to another room at Baldwins Book Barn in West Chester on December 20, 2024.

Baldwin’s Book Barn is literary gem bursting with used books, and maybe a few ghosts

For decades a haven for booklovers, the five-story, 25,000 square-foot antiquarian bookstore is a sea of tomes, bursting with 300,000 rare and vintage books.

The future Oscar Hammerstein Museum receives a second $500k grant from the state

A photo of Highland Farm, the home where Oscar Hammerstein II penned some of his most beloved musicals.

Artists have until Monday to apply to design the Sadie T.M. Alexander statue for Philly

In a series of photos taken between 1976 and 1981 by Judith Sedwick, Sadie T.M. Alexander is signing a petition.

In 2024, Philly couldn’t stop Googling ‘eclipse glasses,’ 4DX theaters... and the Yankees?

Sam Ruland

People who stayed after the eclipse reached maximum coverage - and the clouds thickened - react during a brief break in the clouds outside the Franklin Institute during a free community-wide eclipse viewing party Monday, Apr. 8, 2024.

The glittery, subversive homecoming of Mickalene Thomas

Mickalene Thomas. "Afro Goddess Looking Forward," 2015. Rhinestones, acrylic, and oil on wood panel. Courtesy of the artist. © 2024 Mickalene Thomas

Best supporting actress winner Da'Vine Joy Randolph at the Vanity Fair Oscar party on March 10, 2024, in Beverly Hills.

A year in film: A recap of 2024’s biggest Philadelphia film moments

Stephen Silver, For The Inquirer

From left: Rachel Zegler, Fred Durst, Lachlan Watson, and Jaeden Martell in Kyle Mooney's horror-comedy "Y2K." Martell, a Philly native, moved with his family to L.A. when he was 8.

‘Y2K’ star Jaeden Martell grew up in Philadelphia

Adam Davidson, For The Inquirer

Best supporting actress winner Da'Vine Joy Randolph at the Vanity Fair Oscar party on March 10, 2024, in Beverly Hills.

A year in film: A recap of 2024’s biggest Philadelphia film moments

Stephen Silver, For The Inquirer

From left: Rachel Zegler, Fred Durst, Lachlan Watson, and Jaeden Martell in Kyle Mooney's horror-comedy "Y2K." Martell, a Philly native, moved with his family to L.A. when he was 8.

‘Y2K’ star Jaeden Martell grew up in Philadelphia

Adam Davidson, For The Inquirer

Elon Musk speaks on Capitol Hill last year.

National Politics

Elon Musk could help slash public media funding, a prominent goal for Scott Perry and other Republicans

The NFL has committed to Christmas day doubleheaders for the next three years, through the 2026 season.

NFL streaming two Christmas games on Netflix today. Here’s how to watch and stream.

Elon Musk speaks on Capitol Hill last year.

National Politics

Elon Musk could help slash public media funding, a prominent goal for Scott Perry and other Republicans

The NFL has committed to Christmas day doubleheaders for the next three years, through the 2026 season.

NFL streaming two Christmas games on Netflix today. Here’s how to watch and stream.

Golden Sunrise Fancy division's Aidan Anderson struts down Market Street during the start of the Jan 1, 2024, Philadelphia Mummers Parade.

A guide to the 124th Philadelphia Mummers Parade

Watch the 2025 Mummers Parade in Philadelphia on TV and streaming. Plus, info on road closures, parking restrictions, SEPTA detours, and more.

The Museum of the American Revolution will have many activities for Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend.

Ideas for keeping kids entertained during holiday break: Philly’s best activities and day trips

Sam Ruland

Jenna Shelby-Glick (left), Spoorthi Sampath (center) and Forrest Beaulieu sit in corner table at the 48 Record Bar, a vinyl centric cocktail bar in Old City on Thursday, February 29, 2024.

Here’s a list of Philly’s coziest bars

Performances of Disney On Ice continue at the Wells Fargo Center through Jan 4.

The best things to do in Philadelphia this week

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

Nic Rouleau and ensemble in Walnut Street Theatre's "Elf the Musical."

The best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

Gameday Central: Eagles vs. Cowboys | Sponsored by Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa

Gameday Central: Eagles vs. Cowboys | Sponsored by Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa

The Eagles’ last-second loss to the Commanders hurt their chances of earning the conference’s top seed in the playoffs. Now, they’re set to face the Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field this Sunday.

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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