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Hayao Miyazaki of Japan, director of the animated film "Ponyo," poses at a special screening of the film in Los Angeles on July 27, 2009.

ChatGPT’s viral Studio Ghibli-style images highlight AI copyright concerns

ChatGPT maker OpenAI, which is fighting copyright lawsuits over its flagship chatbot, has largely encouraged the "Ghiblification" experiments.

Matt O'Brien and Sarah Parvini, Associated Press38 minutes ago

FILE - Hayao Miyazaki of Japan, director of the animated film "Ponyo," poses at a special screening of the film in Los Angeles on July 27, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

ChatGPT's viral Studio Ghibli-style images highlight AI copyright concerns

MATT O'BRIEN and SARAH PARVINI, Associated Press

A young boy with a Phillie Phanatic headband before the game against the Diamondbacks on June 22, 2024 at Citizens Bank Park.

⚾ Batter up, Philly | Things to Do

Former "Jackass" star Bam Margera in 2023.

Bam Margera might be in new ‘Pro Skater’ game, after all — reportedly at Tony Hawk’s insistence

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

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Nine BYOBs to try on the Main Line

From Fraschetta BYOB to Villa Artigiano Ristorante, here's the list of the best BYOBs along the Main Line.

Lamb carbonara with mezzi-rigatoni at Fraschetta in Bryn Mawr.

Lamb carbonara with mezzi-rigatoni at Fraschetta in Bryn Mawr.

Nine BYOBs to try on the Main Line

From Fraschetta BYOB to Villa Artigiano Ristorante, here's the list of the best BYOBs along the Main Line.

10,000 Philadelphians gathered to bid the Wanamaker Organ a tearful farewell. Its silence will loom over the city.

Visitors record the Wanamaker Grand Court Organ noon concert Wednesday, Mar. 19, 2025, as the Center City Macy's prepared to close for good.

The Eagles championship season is getting a Philadelphia Orchestra soundtrack at the Mann this summer

Jason Kelce plays baritone saxophone with the Philadelphia Orchestra in the Eagles fight song at the Mann Center, July 24, 2018, with conductor Aram Demirjian.

Quintessence’s ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ shines with its top notch cast

Frank Schierloh, For The Inquirer

From left: Gabriel W. Elmore, Tyler Elliot, Imani Lee Williams, Zachary Valdez, Rafi Mills, and Christopher Patrick Mullen in Quintessence Theatre's "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

‘We’re back.’ The Barbary returns to its Fishtown home.

"The Bounce" with DJs Emynd, Bo Bliz and host Chris Vance at The Barbary in Fishtown on Friday, August 7, 2015. ( Tim Blackwell / Philly.com )

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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

Morgan Freeman speaks about Gene Hackman with an image of Gene Hackman on the screen during the Oscars on Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Gene Hackman died at home a week after wife Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus, authorities say

Morgan Lee, Susan Montoya Bryan, and Lisa Baumann, Associated Press

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

Morgan Freeman speaks about Gene Hackman with an image of Gene Hackman on the screen during the Oscars on Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Gene Hackman died at home a week after wife Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus, authorities say

Morgan Lee, Susan Montoya Bryan, and Lisa Baumann, Associated Press

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

Delco resident and contestant Susan Noles on an episode of "The Golden Bachelor" in 2023.

Susan Noles returns to reality TV with new Hulu show

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

Delco resident and contestant Susan Noles on an episode of "The Golden Bachelor" in 2023.

Susan Noles returns to reality TV with new Hulu show

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The Atlantic City Aquarium in Gardner’s Basin on Mar. 18, 2020.

The Atlantic City aquarium was closed for 5 years but the fish (and one beloved turtle) swam on. It’s back.

The city-owned aquarium in Gardner’s Basin finally reopened this week after five years of renovations and repairs.

A young boy with a Phillie Phanatic headband before the game against the Diamondbacks on June 22, 2024 at Citizens Bank Park.

⚾ Batter up, Philly | Things to Do

A rendering of Soleil Resort, a six-story 111-unit condominium complex and resort, that is planned on the site of a current vacant lot next to the historic Flanders Hotel and Playland's Castaway Cove in Ocean City, N.J. The pre-approved project is looking for bidders to pay $25 million to take over the development.

A multimillion-dollar beachfront resort and condo complex is coming to Ocean City

Shops along Lancaster Avenue on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024 in Ardmore, Pa.

These 3 Philly-area towns are officially among the best places to live in the U.S.

Jyo Lakkaraj (left) and Natalie Katchmar (right) cheer along the Ben Franklin Parkway during the Love Run Philadelphia Half Marathon in Philadelphia, Pa., on Sunday, March 27, 2022.

Philadelphia Love Run 2025: Race route, road closures, parking restrictions, SEPTA, and more

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.

Mary J. Blige performs at the Essence Festival on July 6, 2019, in New Orleans. She plays Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City this weekend. (Photo by Amy Harris / Invision / AP, File)

This week in Philly music, with Lionel Richie, Mary J. Blige, Peter Wolf, Thurston Moore, and Chubby Checker

Neal Francis, Beanie Sigel, and the Firey String Sistas also have gigs lined up in the area.

Lucy Dacus will headline a benefit for Connor Barwin's Make the World Better Foundation at FDR Park in South Philly on July 25. Remi Wolf tops the bill on July 27.

Lucy Dacus and Remi Wolf will headline Connor Barwin’s Make The World Better Concert Weekend in South Philly

The shows to benefit the ex-Eagle's foundation return in expanded form over to days in FDR Park.

Angélique Kidjo will perform Saturday at the Zellerbach Theatre at the Annenberg Center in West Philadelphia.

Philly music this week is stacked with shows by Angélique Kidjo, Patterson Hood, Pink Sweat$, and Philly’s greatest Pogues cover band

Friday is FOMO night. Plus, John Legend, Black Keys, and Nas with the Philadelphia Orchestra concerts announced.

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Gameday Central: Phillies Extra with Bryson Stott

Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott sits down with The Inquirer’s Scott Lauber to talk about bouncing back from a tough 2024, his pursuit of a Gold Glove, 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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