Arts & CulturePhiladelphia Ballet’s new N. Broad St. building is becoming a realityFollowing two groundbreakings, now there is physical evidence that the company's new building is finally taking shape.
Arts & CulturePhiladelphia Ballet’s new N. Broad St. building is becoming a realityFollowing two groundbreakings, now there is physical evidence that the company's new building is finally taking shape.
Arts & CultureHere's why you won't hear the words 'jawn' and 'cheesesteak' in Peacock's 'Long Bright River'
Arts & CultureHere's why you won't hear the words 'jawn' and 'cheesesteak' in Peacock's 'Long Bright River'
OpinionOpinionA local brewery used art from Philly museums on its cans. They didn’t ask permission and don’t want forgiveness.
OpinionOpinionA local brewery used art from Philly museums on its cans. They didn’t ask permission and don’t want forgiveness.
TheaterMarian Anderson is having a moment in Philly. So, why doesn’t her museum get the respect it deserves?
TheaterMarian Anderson is having a moment in Philly. So, why doesn’t her museum get the respect it deserves?
Arts & CulturePenn student getting a new honor for starting ‘For Love & Buttercup,’ a nonprofit that donates books to sick kidsEmily Bhatnagar has helped donate over 25,000 books to kids in hospitals. Now she's getting a new award for her charitable work.
Arts & CulturePenn student getting a new honor for starting ‘For Love & Buttercup,’ a nonprofit that donates books to sick kidsEmily Bhatnagar has helped donate over 25,000 books to kids in hospitals. Now she's getting a new award for her charitable work.
Arts & CultureA street dance style from 1960s Philly, informed by the MOVE bombing, has found its way into Rennie Harris’ ‘American Street Dancer’The GQ steps up with Chicago's footwork, Detroit's jitting, and Ayodele Casel's salsa at the Annenberg Center
Arts & CultureA street dance style from 1960s Philly, informed by the MOVE bombing, has found its way into Rennie Harris’ ‘American Street Dancer’The GQ steps up with Chicago's footwork, Detroit's jitting, and Ayodele Casel's salsa at the Annenberg Center
PhiladelphiaEd Rendell wants to build a national monument in LOVE Park for the Semiquincentennial. The city said no.The monument is the type of ambitious legacy project that has defined past centennial celebrations, but has so far been lacking in Philly’s preparations for 2026.
PhiladelphiaEd Rendell wants to build a national monument in LOVE Park for the Semiquincentennial. The city said no.The monument is the type of ambitious legacy project that has defined past centennial celebrations, but has so far been lacking in Philly’s preparations for 2026.
Arts & CultureBon Jovi releases limited-edition ‘Slippery When Wet’ LPs with actual ‘watery liquid’ The NJ rockstar-fronted band recently released 1300 limited edition LPs of its 1986 best-selling album.
Arts & CultureBon Jovi releases limited-edition ‘Slippery When Wet’ LPs with actual ‘watery liquid’ The NJ rockstar-fronted band recently released 1300 limited edition LPs of its 1986 best-selling album.
Arts & CulturePhiladelphia Ballet shines in Angel Corella’s ‘Swan Lake’The prince stumbled, but it made the performance all the more special. Seeing a quick fix in a ballet is like collecting rare stamps.
Arts & CulturePhiladelphia Ballet shines in Angel Corella’s ‘Swan Lake’The prince stumbled, but it made the performance all the more special. Seeing a quick fix in a ballet is like collecting rare stamps.
Arts & CultureThis Philadelphia institution opened a dance store to fill a voidThe Rock School for Dance Education is diversifying its revenue sources with a new dance shop and keeping an eye on the future of government funding.
Arts & CultureThis Philadelphia institution opened a dance store to fill a voidThe Rock School for Dance Education is diversifying its revenue sources with a new dance shop and keeping an eye on the future of government funding.
Arts & CultureNo Name Pops names Christopher Dragon its first music directorThe 34-year-old Australia-born conductor said he had been following the saga of the old Philly Pops’ demise, calling it “heartbreaking," and is already plotting out ideas for his first full season.
Arts & CultureNo Name Pops names Christopher Dragon its first music directorThe 34-year-old Australia-born conductor said he had been following the saga of the old Philly Pops’ demise, calling it “heartbreaking," and is already plotting out ideas for his first full season.
TheaterPeople’s Light’s ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ is a tribute to Lorraine Hansberry’s very relevant legacyIt is undoubtedly one of the great American plays of the 20th century and almost 70 years after the play’s debut, Hansberry’s tale still speaks to the struggle of achieving the American Dream
TheaterPeople’s Light’s ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ is a tribute to Lorraine Hansberry’s very relevant legacyIt is undoubtedly one of the great American plays of the 20th century and almost 70 years after the play’s debut, Hansberry’s tale still speaks to the struggle of achieving the American Dream
Arts & CulturePhiladelphia Ballet’s 2025-26 season will include a new ‘Romeo & Juliet’ and a horror balletAmong other offerings is a Philadelphia premiere of 'The Merry Widow' and, of course, 'The Nutcracker.'
Arts & CulturePhiladelphia Ballet’s 2025-26 season will include a new ‘Romeo & Juliet’ and a horror balletAmong other offerings is a Philadelphia premiere of 'The Merry Widow' and, of course, 'The Nutcracker.'
Arts & CultureWatch Philly’s Colman Domingo dance to Frankie Beverly’s ‘Before I Let Go’ on stage at the OscarsDressed in a custom, fiery red, Valentino tux, Domingo led the crowd in a funky two-step to the late Frankie Beverly's classic.
Arts & CultureWatch Philly’s Colman Domingo dance to Frankie Beverly’s ‘Before I Let Go’ on stage at the OscarsDressed in a custom, fiery red, Valentino tux, Domingo led the crowd in a funky two-step to the late Frankie Beverly's classic.
Arts & CulturePhilly-born pottery artist Roberto Lugo has a new show of ‘Greek vases’ at PrincetonRoberto Lugo lived in Kensington and did graffiti. He left due to the violence and studied art. Now his ancient Greek-themed pottery is on exhibit at a Princeton University Art Museum gallery.
Arts & CulturePhilly-born pottery artist Roberto Lugo has a new show of ‘Greek vases’ at PrincetonRoberto Lugo lived in Kensington and did graffiti. He left due to the violence and studied art. Now his ancient Greek-themed pottery is on exhibit at a Princeton University Art Museum gallery.
SportsHow Dr. J helped Philadelphia become the ‘Mural Capital of the World’Before there was Mural Arts Philadelphia, there was the Anti-Graffiti Network. In the spring of 1989, a towering portrait of Julius Erving helped launch a flourishing program in the city.
SportsHow Dr. J helped Philadelphia become the ‘Mural Capital of the World’Before there was Mural Arts Philadelphia, there was the Anti-Graffiti Network. In the spring of 1989, a towering portrait of Julius Erving helped launch a flourishing program in the city.
OpinionTaking a lesson from the Samuel Memorial, let’s rethink the proposed National Garden of American HeroesWhen we raise our sights beyond individual heroes, we invite the possibilities of monuments built on character and contributions.
OpinionTaking a lesson from the Samuel Memorial, let’s rethink the proposed National Garden of American HeroesWhen we raise our sights beyond individual heroes, we invite the possibilities of monuments built on character and contributions.
Arts & CulturePete Seeger and Me: Remembering the man, the music, and his legacyAnyone aiming to understand folk musician Pete Seeger and his undying belief that music can make the world a better place should read this Inquirer essay from 1998.
Arts & CulturePete Seeger and Me: Remembering the man, the music, and his legacyAnyone aiming to understand folk musician Pete Seeger and his undying belief that music can make the world a better place should read this Inquirer essay from 1998.
PennsylvaniaRural roots and Pittsburgh vibes crash together for demolition derby artistArtist Jason Sauer makes sculptures from the wreckage of his demolition derby cars.
PennsylvaniaRural roots and Pittsburgh vibes crash together for demolition derby artistArtist Jason Sauer makes sculptures from the wreckage of his demolition derby cars.