Theater‘Little Shop of Horrors’ at People’s Light is the perfect summer vacation treatThe lovable macabre tale of a murderous man-eating plant from outer space brings together a stellar cast and some excellent stagecraft.
Theater‘Little Shop of Horrors’ at People’s Light is the perfect summer vacation treatThe lovable macabre tale of a murderous man-eating plant from outer space brings together a stellar cast and some excellent stagecraft.
OpinionOpinionDespite DOGE cuts and Trump executive orders, Philadelphia’s art organizations continue to center the stories of Black Americans
OpinionOpinionDespite DOGE cuts and Trump executive orders, Philadelphia’s art organizations continue to center the stories of Black Americans
NewsFire erupts overnight at historic Art Alliance building on Rittenhouse SquareOfficials have not yet identified the cause of the blaze. The extent of the damage to the building — which includes a theater and a gallery — was not immediately clear.
NewsFire erupts overnight at historic Art Alliance building on Rittenhouse SquareOfficials have not yet identified the cause of the blaze. The extent of the damage to the building — which includes a theater and a gallery — was not immediately clear.
Arts & Culture‘Pops on Independence’ got rained on, but it didn’t matter. The Philly Pops is back. Thursday evening's concert featured Ben Folds invoking Ben Franklin. “It’s a pops orchestra, if you can keep it," he said.
Arts & Culture‘Pops on Independence’ got rained on, but it didn’t matter. The Philly Pops is back. Thursday evening's concert featured Ben Folds invoking Ben Franklin. “It’s a pops orchestra, if you can keep it," he said.
Arts & CultureA generation of Americans never learned cursive. So Philly historians are teaching AI to transcribe it.The American Philosophical Society in Old City is using AI to transcribe thousands of Revolutionary-era documents.
Arts & CultureA generation of Americans never learned cursive. So Philly historians are teaching AI to transcribe it.The American Philosophical Society in Old City is using AI to transcribe thousands of Revolutionary-era documents.
LifeA Welcome America love story: How one July 4 in Philly led to a marriage, a book, and a shared sense of communityAuthor Nina Sharma’s book traces her decades-long relationship with poet Quincy Jones — a story that began during Philly’s Welcome America concert.
LifeA Welcome America love story: How one July 4 in Philly led to a marriage, a book, and a shared sense of communityAuthor Nina Sharma’s book traces her decades-long relationship with poet Quincy Jones — a story that began during Philly’s Welcome America concert.
Arts & CultureBroadway hit ‘Hamilton’ and the author whose book inspired it will receive the Liberty MedalFor the first time, the National Constitution Center will bestow the Liberty Medal to a work of art.
Arts & CultureBroadway hit ‘Hamilton’ and the author whose book inspired it will receive the Liberty MedalFor the first time, the National Constitution Center will bestow the Liberty Medal to a work of art.
Arts & CulturePhiladelphia has amped up its graffiti cleaning efforts. The results are showing. The city's Office of Clean and Green Initiatives' efforts have resulted in fewer complaints and will, hopefully, curb future vandalism
Arts & CulturePhiladelphia has amped up its graffiti cleaning efforts. The results are showing. The city's Office of Clean and Green Initiatives' efforts have resulted in fewer complaints and will, hopefully, curb future vandalism
EducationThis former Philly teacher and coach is staging his first art exhibition — at age 90. Seymour Lemonick learned to sculpt wood in breaks from teaching and coaching football at Olney High. Now, at 90, his work is on display for the first time.
EducationThis former Philly teacher and coach is staging his first art exhibition — at age 90. Seymour Lemonick learned to sculpt wood in breaks from teaching and coaching football at Olney High. Now, at 90, his work is on display for the first time.
Arts & CultureRob McElhenney has changed his name to ‘Rob Mac’Tired of people mispronouncing his last name, the 'It's Always Sunny' star and South Philly native has taken a name fans already know him by.
Arts & CultureRob McElhenney has changed his name to ‘Rob Mac’Tired of people mispronouncing his last name, the 'It's Always Sunny' star and South Philly native has taken a name fans already know him by.
Arts & CultureIn Grace Kelly’s family, an ongoing reckoning over her uncle’s ‘unspoken’ sexuality George Kelly’s male lover of more than 50 years was referred to by the Kelly family as his ‘valet.’
Arts & CultureIn Grace Kelly’s family, an ongoing reckoning over her uncle’s ‘unspoken’ sexuality George Kelly’s male lover of more than 50 years was referred to by the Kelly family as his ‘valet.’
PhilliesJoe Hisaishi conducted the Philadelphia Orchestra in a #17 Phillies jersey. Here’s why. The Studio Ghibli composer wore it to honor his favorite baseball player, on his first visit to Philly.
PhilliesJoe Hisaishi conducted the Philadelphia Orchestra in a #17 Phillies jersey. Here’s why. The Studio Ghibli composer wore it to honor his favorite baseball player, on his first visit to Philly.
BooksA former Obama speechwriter learned to surf with his Joe Rogan-loving brother-in-law. Here’s what happened next.This mismatched Jersey Shore bromance amid the waves chronicles the over-thinking Litt learning to leave it all behind and just surf.
BooksA former Obama speechwriter learned to surf with his Joe Rogan-loving brother-in-law. Here’s what happened next.This mismatched Jersey Shore bromance amid the waves chronicles the over-thinking Litt learning to leave it all behind and just surf.
Arts & CulturePaul Simon has canceled his weekend concerts in Philly to get surgery for back painThe the 83-year-old said he's been dealing with the issue for some time, and “today it became unmanageable and demands immediate attention.”
Arts & CulturePaul Simon has canceled his weekend concerts in Philly to get surgery for back painThe the 83-year-old said he's been dealing with the issue for some time, and “today it became unmanageable and demands immediate attention.”
Outdoors Life19 can’t-miss summer festivals and markets in PhiladelphiaFrom the Chinese Lantern Festival and 2nd Street Fest to punk rock flea markets and vegan food fests, here’s your guide to Philadelphia’s best summer events and pop-up markets.
Outdoors Life19 can’t-miss summer festivals and markets in PhiladelphiaFrom the Chinese Lantern Festival and 2nd Street Fest to punk rock flea markets and vegan food fests, here’s your guide to Philadelphia’s best summer events and pop-up markets.
Arts & CulturePhiladelphia has one of the oldest cultural institutions in the U.S. Now it could become a part of Temple.The Library Company of Philadelphia will keep its location, which is of historical significance, and its name. The intent is to keep collections where they are.
Arts & CulturePhiladelphia has one of the oldest cultural institutions in the U.S. Now it could become a part of Temple.The Library Company of Philadelphia will keep its location, which is of historical significance, and its name. The intent is to keep collections where they are.
Arts & CultureThe Kennett Symphony is changing its name The new name reflects the orchestra's reach, which goes further than Kennett Square.
Arts & CultureThe Kennett Symphony is changing its name The new name reflects the orchestra's reach, which goes further than Kennett Square.