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Bob Perkins in 2016. The jazz DJ known to loyal listeners on Temple University radio station WRTI-FM by his tagline "BP with the GM" has died it 91. STEVEN M. FALK / Staff Photographer

Bob Perkins, the beloved Philadelphia jazz DJ known as ‘BP with the GM,’ has died at 91

The legendary WRTI-FM jazz host's death marks the end of an era in Philadelphia radio.

Phillies fans celebrate with Trea Turner after his walk-off base hit against the Giants in August 2023.

Phillies tickets go on sale soon for the 2025 season. Here’s how to get home game tickets.

Spectators photograph as the Year of the Dragon kicks off in Chinatown Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024 with the annual Lunar New Year’s Day Parade. The Philly Suns lion dance group lead the way through with dancing, drumming, music, and firecrackers, as part of a cultural celebration to bring good fortune and good luck to the local businesses in the community. Ring in the Year of the Snake this weekend with the same festivities.

The best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

Philly's own Tierra Whack is joining actress and author Keke Palmer for a discussion of Palmer's new book Master of Me. Join them as they unpack the book and partner in an engaging conversation at the Fitler Club about what it means to be a modern master.

The best things to do in Philadelphia this week

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

Frank Sinatra at a Capitol Records recording session in Los Angeles, 1954. Billy Byers' arrangements for Sinatra's "Sinatra at the Sands" have never been performed before.

Never-before-performed Frank Sinatra and Count Basie arrangements will be heard in Collingswood this weekend

Shaun Brady, For The Inquirer

Response to Pan-African Sisterhood Health Initiative pad-making project is ‘overwhelming’ — in a good way

After an Inquirer story on P.A.S.H.I., which sews reusable period pads for girls and women in Africa, the group got a boost in donations, volunteers, and a new website.

Pan-African Sisterhood Health Initiative (P.A.S.H.I.) co-founder Maisha Sullivan-Ongoza (seated at left), her daughter Milele Sullivan (center) and first-time volunteer Judy Watman of Narberth (standing at right) laugh at a joke one of the women made at the Ujima Friends Peace Center in Philadelphia on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

Pan-African Sisterhood Health Initiative (P.A.S.H.I.) co-founder Maisha Sullivan-Ongoza (seated at left), her daughter Milele Sullivan (center) and first-time volunteer Judy Watman of Narberth (standing at right) laugh at a joke one of the women made at the Ujima Friends Peace Center in Philadelphia on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

Response to Pan-African Sisterhood Health Initiative pad-making project is ‘overwhelming’ — in a good way

After an Inquirer story on P.A.S.H.I., which sews reusable period pads for girls and women in Africa, the group got a boost in donations, volunteers, and a new website.

Meet the real László Tóths: 14 mid-century wonders around Philadelphia, and the architects who created them

Warren Williams, For The Inquirer

Adrien Brody as the Hungarian Jewish architect László Tóth in "The Brutalist."

The red carpet premiere of ‘Delco: The Movie’ was delightfully Delco

The cast of "Delco: The Movie" poses for a photo during the film's red carpet premiere on Friday at the Media Theatre.

The biggest winners of the Eagles’ season so far are a dancing Gillie Da Kid and his giant hat

Elizabeth Wellington

Gillie da Kid dancing in the Eagles locker room before the game Jan. 14 against the Green Bay Packers.

Yuja Wang dazzled in Tchaikovsky. But here’s what some listeners missed.

Pianist Yuja Wang, left, with conductor Yannick Nezet-Seguin and the Philadelphia Orchestra after a performance of the Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 in Marian Anderson Hall, Jan. 16, 2025.

Jack Nance as Henry Spencer in David Lynch's "Eraserhead." Living in Philadelphia in the 1960s inspired Lynch to make the film.

Love City Brewing’s ‘Eraserhood’ IPA is a tribute to former Callowhill resident David Lynch

Bedatri D. Choudhury

David Lynch appears at the Governors Awards in Los Angeles in 2019.

David Lynch, visionary filmmaker behind ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Mulholland Drive,’ dies at 78

Jack Coyle, Associated Press

Jack Nance as Henry Spencer in David Lynch's "Eraserhead." Living in Philadelphia in the 1960s inspired Lynch to make the film.

Love City Brewing’s ‘Eraserhood’ IPA is a tribute to former Callowhill resident David Lynch

Bedatri D. Choudhury

David Lynch appears at the Governors Awards in Los Angeles in 2019.

David Lynch, visionary filmmaker behind ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Mulholland Drive,’ dies at 78

Jack Coyle, Associated Press

The Fox 29 building at Fourth and Market Streets.

FCC dismisses challenge to Fox 29′s broadcast license

Rebecca Kutler, a Philadelphia native currently serving as the network’s senior vice president of content strategy, will take over for Rashida Jones as MSNBC’s interim network president.

Philly native Rebecca Kutler to replace Rashida Jones as MSNBC president

The Fox 29 building at Fourth and Market Streets.

FCC dismisses challenge to Fox 29′s broadcast license

Rebecca Kutler, a Philadelphia native currently serving as the network’s senior vice president of content strategy, will take over for Rashida Jones as MSNBC’s interim network president.

Philly native Rebecca Kutler to replace Rashida Jones as MSNBC president

Phillies fans celebrate with Trea Turner after his walk-off base hit against the Giants in August 2023.

Phillies tickets go on sale soon for the 2025 season. Here’s how to get home game tickets.

Phillies tickets for single games go on sale Jan. 24. Here's how to buy tickets, season ticket plans, and multi-game packages for the 2025 regular season.

Spectators photograph as the Year of the Dragon kicks off in Chinatown Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024 with the annual Lunar New Year’s Day Parade. The Philly Suns lion dance group lead the way through with dancing, drumming, music, and firecrackers, as part of a cultural celebration to bring good fortune and good luck to the local businesses in the community. Ring in the Year of the Snake this weekend with the same festivities.

The best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

Philly's own Tierra Whack is joining actress and author Keke Palmer for a discussion of Palmer's new book Master of Me. Join them as they unpack the book and partner in an engaging conversation at the Fitler Club about what it means to be a modern master.

The best things to do in Philadelphia this week

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

Volunteers take in donations at the Food Bank of South Jersey's "Stuff the Bus" MLK Day of Service event in Pennsauken Jan. 18, 2021, to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Besides the food donations, every $1 donated provides 3 meals to hungry South Jersey neighbors in need.

Volunteer on MLK Day | Things to Do

Steven Spielberg on the set of "The Fabelmans." His new UFO movie will film in the Jersey Shore in March. (Merie Weismiller Wallace/Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment/TNS)

Steven Spielberg’s new movie will film in Cape May. Here’s how to join the cast.

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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