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Singer-songwriter Peter Yarrow, of the 1960's era musical trio "Peter Paul and Mary," performs in 2014.

Peter Yarrow of folk-music trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86

Yarrow, who also co-wrote the group’s most enduring song, “Puff the Magic Dragon,” had been battling bladder cancer for the past four years.

John Rogers, Associated Press

David Bowie during his Ziggy Stardust period in 1972 in Philadelphia. The 2025 edition of Philly Loves Bowie Week runs though Saturday.

Philly Loves Bowie Week and more in Philly music this week

Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena in 2017 at the Los Angeles Film Festival. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)

Aubrey Plaza calls husband Jeff Baena’s death an ‘unimaginable tragedy’

Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast. The Philly band's new album 'For Melancholy Brunetttes (& sad women)' is due March 21 and the group plays the Met Philly on May 16.

Japanese Breakfast returns with a new album and a show at the Met Philly this year

Sheryl Lee Ralph arrives at the 82nd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Sheryl Lee Ralph to receive star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Elizabeth Wellington

With contract expired in June, ushers at the Kimmel Center threaten strike

The strike could come in a week when Philadelphia Orchestra concerts and 'MJ the Musical' are on the schedule.

Ushers at Academy of Music, Kimmel Center (Marian Anderson Hall, Perelman Theater, and other venues in the complex), and the Miller Theater are preparing to strike as soon as Jan. 8.

Ushers at Academy of Music, Kimmel Center (Marian Anderson Hall, Perelman Theater, and other venues in the complex), and the Miller Theater are preparing to strike as soon as Jan. 8.

With contract expired in June, ushers at the Kimmel Center threaten strike

The strike could come in a week when Philadelphia Orchestra concerts and 'MJ the Musical' are on the schedule.

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The chair made of hammer handles that sold for $9000

Julia Shipley, For The Inquirer

Furniture designed by Wharton Esherick in Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art's ongoing "The Crafted World of Wharton Esherick" show. Esherick built walnut music stands, which were considered an icon by art and furniture historians. One such was commissioned by Merion's Nathan Rubinson for his wife, Rose, a cellist. The couple liked the stand so much, they became collectors and friends.

Five shows we loved on Philly stages in 2024

Dito van Reigersberg in the 2024 Fringe Festival's production of 'Poor Judge.'

Penn professor Emily Wilson's 'The Odyssey' translation is back in the news, thanks to Christopher Nolan

Emily Wilson of the University of Pennsylvania is the first woman to translate "The Odyssey" into English.

Sheryl Lee Ralph arrives at the 82nd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Sheryl Lee Ralph to receive star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Elizabeth Wellington

Elliot Brody, from left, Sylvia Plachy, and Adrien Brody, winner of the award for best performance by a male actor in a motion picture drama for "The Brutalist," at the 82nd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Doylestown-set ‘Brutalist’ wins big at 2025 Golden Globes

Sheryl Lee Ralph arrives at the 82nd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Sheryl Lee Ralph to receive star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Elizabeth Wellington

Elliot Brody, from left, Sylvia Plachy, and Adrien Brody, winner of the award for best performance by a male actor in a motion picture drama for "The Brutalist," at the 82nd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Doylestown-set ‘Brutalist’ wins big at 2025 Golden Globes

Former Eagles center Jason Kelce points to special guest Charles Barkley during the tapping of "They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce" on ESPN at Union Transfer Friday night.

Charles Barkley’s best comments on Jason Kelce’s new show didn’t make it onto ESPN

Former Eagles center Jason Kelce talks to audience members during the taping of "They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce" on ESPN at Union Transfer Friday night.

Jason Kelce makes his late-night debut in Philly, F-bombs and all

Former Eagles center Jason Kelce points to special guest Charles Barkley during the tapping of "They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce" on ESPN at Union Transfer Friday night.

Charles Barkley’s best comments on Jason Kelce’s new show didn’t make it onto ESPN

Former Eagles center Jason Kelce talks to audience members during the taping of "They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce" on ESPN at Union Transfer Friday night.

Jason Kelce makes his late-night debut in Philly, F-bombs and all

David Bowie during his Ziggy Stardust period in 1972 in Philadelphia. The 2025 edition of Philly Loves Bowie Week runs though Saturday.

Philly Loves Bowie Week and more in Philly music this week

Speedy Ortiz tops a Philly triple bill, plus bluegrass in Sellersville, jazz in Ardmore, and new music from Bad Bunny and SZA.

Sam Martin, of Annapolis, Md., with Eric Langbein Racing, (left), steers the Orange Lola T920, that is displayed at the New Jersey Motorsports Park booth before this weekends Auto Show in the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pa., on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. The auto show returns this weekend.

The best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

Hazy Cosmic Jive play Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia January 2023 as part of Philly Loves Bowie Week, which returns to the city this week.

The best things to do in Philadelphia this week

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

Center City Restaurant Week is bringing back $20 lunches and $40 and $60 dinners from Jan. 19 to Feb. 1.

Center City’s Restaurant Week revealed with 100 restaurants and discounted parking

Nicole “Mars” Lenz of Altamonte Springs, Fla., works on a tattoo at the 2024 Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Festival at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.

Everything you need to know about the Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention

Sam Ruland

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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