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Another Thanksgiving is upon us, which means a feast of NFL games from noon until late into the evening.

There are 3 NFL Thanksgiving games today. Here’s what you need to know.

The NFL has scheduled Thanksgiving Day games dating back to the league's founding in 1920. But it became a thing in 1934.

Christmas Village in Philadelphia at LOVE Park and City Hall’s Dilworth Park on the preview weekend of Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The open-air holiday market features over 120 rustic wooden cottages trimmed in festive lights and housing vendors selling goods from around the world, along with food and live entertainment. The Visitors Center houses a collection of holiday trees with regular appearances by Santa Claus. There is also a Ferris wheel and Kids Train on the north apron of City Hall and a double-decker carousel in the courtyard. This all runs through Dec. 24.

Things To Do for the Holidays

The region’s 20 best Christmas village and holiday markets

The Philadelphia Museum of Art Nov. 2, 2023.

Philadelphia Museum of Art welcomes thousands of students with free tours and transportation

Mariah Carey brings her "Christmas Time" tour to the Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday.

Philly music this week moves to holiday mode with Mariah Carey. Plus, Black Friday Record Store Day recs

Christmas Village in LOVE Park is back for the season.

The best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

Philadelphia Museum of Art welcomes thousands of students with free tours and transportation

Philadelphia are students in grades K-12 and Title I school students can now see the museum's 'The Time is Always Now' show for free

The Philadelphia Museum of Art Nov. 2, 2023.

The Philadelphia Museum of Art Nov. 2, 2023.

Philadelphia Museum of Art welcomes thousands of students with free tours and transportation

Philadelphia are students in grades K-12 and Title I school students can now see the museum's 'The Time is Always Now' show for free

In Philadelphia, the public square lives in our arts spaces

Leigh Goldenberg, For The Inquirer

A scene from "The Comeuppance" at the Wilma Theater, with (from left) Alana Raquel Bowers, Sarah Gliko, and Jordan Bellow.

Before ‘The Thankful Poor’ mural was dedicated at a Philadelphia church, a child asked: What do the poor have to be thankful for?

George Anthony Morton, curator of "The Thankful Poor" mural, which was dedicated on a wall of Gethsemane FHB Church in Strawberry Mansion on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, is pictured with his daughter, Nuri, age 9.

‘The Comeuppance’ at the Wilma is a probable antidote to our existential dread

Krista Mar, For The Inquirer

From left: Jordan Bellow, Taysha Marie Canales, Jaime Maseda, Alana Raquel Bowers, and Sarah Gliko in "The Comeuppance" at the Wilma Theater.

Montco-raised singer Lizzy McAlpine to make Broadway debut in ‘Floyd Collins’

Narberth-raised Lizzy McAlpine is set to make her Broadway debut next year.

The Philadelphia Film Society on Chestnut Street in April 2020. A $2 million grant from Wyncote Foundation will now support the building's renovation.

Wyncote Foundation awards $2 million to Philadelphia Film Society

Bedatri D. Choudhury

Behind the scenes of "Leonardo da Vinci," directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon. The two-part documentary premieres on PBS on Nov. 18 and 19.

Ken Burns’ documentary focuses on Leonardo da Vinci, thanks in part to Ben Franklin

The Philadelphia Film Society on Chestnut Street in April 2020. A $2 million grant from Wyncote Foundation will now support the building's renovation.

Wyncote Foundation awards $2 million to Philadelphia Film Society

Bedatri D. Choudhury

Behind the scenes of "Leonardo da Vinci," directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon. The two-part documentary premieres on PBS on Nov. 18 and 19.

Ken Burns’ documentary focuses on Leonardo da Vinci, thanks in part to Ben Franklin

Another Thanksgiving is upon us, which means a feast of NFL games from noon until late into the evening.

There are 3 NFL Thanksgiving games today. Here’s what you need to know.

Former 'Bachelor' Joey Graziadei, pictured here with partner Jenna Johnson, took home the Mirrorball Trophy on 'Dancing with the Stars.'

Collegeville native wins 'Dancing with the Stars'

Another Thanksgiving is upon us, which means a feast of NFL games from noon until late into the evening.

There are 3 NFL Thanksgiving games today. Here’s what you need to know.

Former 'Bachelor' Joey Graziadei, pictured here with partner Jenna Johnson, took home the Mirrorball Trophy on 'Dancing with the Stars.'

Collegeville native wins 'Dancing with the Stars'

Accompanied by floats, clowns, uniformed bands, and marchers in costume, Santa Claus came back to Philadelphia on Nov. 22, 1945 in the annual Gimbel Brothers Thanksgiving Day parade. At the climx of the parade, Santa climbed a ladder to Gimbels toy department as thousands of spectators watched.

This week in Philly history: Philly hosts America’s first Thanksgiving Day parade

On Nov. 25, 1920, the Gimbel Brothers hosted the first Thanksgiving Day parade in Philadelphia.

Christmas Village in Philadelphia at LOVE Park and City Hall’s Dilworth Park on the preview weekend of Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The open-air holiday market features over 120 rustic wooden cottages trimmed in festive lights and housing vendors selling goods from around the world, along with food and live entertainment. The Visitors Center houses a collection of holiday trees with regular appearances by Santa Claus. There is also a Ferris wheel and Kids Train on the north apron of City Hall and a double-decker carousel in the courtyard. This all runs through Dec. 24.

Things To Do for the Holidays

The region’s 20 best Christmas village and holiday markets

Mariah Carey brings her "Christmas Time" tour to the Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday.

Philly music this week moves to holiday mode with Mariah Carey. Plus, Black Friday Record Store Day recs

Christmas Village in LOVE Park is back for the season.

The best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

The 6abc Dunkin' Thanksgiving Day Parade makes its way down the Parkway in Philadelphia on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023.

The best things to do in Philadelphia this week

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

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

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

Get all the action started with The Inquirer’s Olivia Reiner and EJ Smith on Gameday Central — your go-to Eagles playbook.

David O'Neil, former manager of the 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 the 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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