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🎃 Picking pumpkins | Outdoorsy Newsletter

Get festive for fall at a pumpkin patch, and see our peak foliage map (minor spoiler: Wayne and Somerset are showing off). The weather is glorious. I share a calming view from Lewes beach in Delaware.

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Philly’s cultural institutions are missing a major economic opportunity when they fail to center the work of Black artists

Tayyib Smith, For The Inquirer

Bruce Springsteen and Max Weinberg performing at Citizens Bank Park on Aug. 21.

Bruce Springsteen endorses Kamala Harris, calls Trump ‘most dangerous candidate for president in my lifetime’

Craftsman Row Saloon, 112 S. Eighth St., as decorated for Halloween 2024.

👻 Philly’s essential Halloween pop-up bars and parties | Things to Do

Philly’s cultural institutions are missing a major economic opportunity when they fail to center the work of Black artists

New exhibits at the African American Museum in Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Barnes Foundation should serve as a wake-up call for decision-makers.

Tayyib Smith, For The Inquirer

Philly’s cultural institutions are missing a major economic opportunity when they fail to center the work of Black artists

New exhibits at the African American Museum in Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Barnes Foundation should serve as a wake-up call for decision-makers.

Tayyib Smith, For The Inquirer

‘Megalopolis’ may be a mess, but the music by Philly-trained Osvaldo Golijov is a quirky triumph

Aubrey Plaza as Wow Platinum in "Megalopolis," Francis Ford Coppola's latest film, whose music has been composed by Philadelphia-trained composer Osvaldo Golijov.

Following UArts closure, Lightbox Film Center is now an independent nonprofit

Stephen Silver, For The Inquirer

The Lightbox had been based at the UArts since late 2019. But after the school's sudden closure, the repertory film theater is an independent nonprofit which will host screenings at the BOK building, for starters.

Our favorite Fringe Festival shows, plus a couple you can still see

Rosa Cartagena and Frank Schierloh

Rhonda Moore in the 2024 Fringe Festival production of "On Buried Ground."

The Free Library hires new Author Events team to run its esteemed literary program

Elizabeth Wellington

Shakespeare Memorial plaza across from the Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library 19th and Vine St., Philadelphia on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.

Sean Baker's "Anora" is having its Philadelphia premiere at the 2024 Philadelphia Film Festival that runs Oct. 17 to 27.

Philadelphia Film Festival 2024 lineup includes ‘Nickel Boys,’ the Wing Bowl documentary, and other festival favorites

Sylvester Stallone looking at the city skyline from the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps in "Rocky."

Philly’s Best Movies | Sponsored by Xfinity

The ‘Rocky’ movies ranked, from best to ‘Rocky V’

Sean Baker's "Anora" is having its Philadelphia premiere at the 2024 Philadelphia Film Festival that runs Oct. 17 to 27.

Philadelphia Film Festival 2024 lineup includes ‘Nickel Boys,’ the Wing Bowl documentary, and other festival favorites

Sylvester Stallone looking at the city skyline from the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps in "Rocky."

Philly’s Best Movies | Sponsored by Xfinity

The ‘Rocky’ movies ranked, from best to ‘Rocky V’

Charles L. of Chester County has become a fan favorite on ABC's first season of the "Golden Bachelorette" for his wholesome nature and major dad vibes. The show's host, Jesse Palmer, called him "a national treasure."

Charles L. of Malvern becomes a wholesome fan favorite on ‘Golden Bachelorette’

Former Phillies star turned NBC Sports Philadelphia announcer John Kruk had a bit of fun calling his final game of the season Sunday.

John Kruk had fun in his final Phillies broadcast this season, while Merrill Reese was miserable

Charles L. of Chester County has become a fan favorite on ABC's first season of the "Golden Bachelorette" for his wholesome nature and major dad vibes. The show's host, Jesse Palmer, called him "a national treasure."

Charles L. of Malvern becomes a wholesome fan favorite on ‘Golden Bachelorette’

Former Phillies star turned NBC Sports Philadelphia announcer John Kruk had a bit of fun calling his final game of the season Sunday.

John Kruk had fun in his final Phillies broadcast this season, while Merrill Reese was miserable

🎃 Picking pumpkins | Outdoorsy Newsletter

Get festive for fall at a pumpkin patch, and see our peak foliage map (minor spoiler: Wayne and Somerset are showing off). The weather is glorious. I share a calming view from Lewes beach in Delaware.

Craftsman Row Saloon, 112 S. Eighth St., as decorated for Halloween 2024.

👻 Philly’s essential Halloween pop-up bars and parties | Things to Do

Venture into Uptown's Freak Show themed bar this Halloween season. Philadelphia has plenty of bars and events this season.

Your guide to 10 Halloween boo-zy and spooky events in Philly

Much of Collingswood's hustle and bustle happens on Haddon Avenue.

The ultimate neighborhood guide on where to eat, drink, and play in Collingswood

The Atlantic City Aquarium has been closed since the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials hope to reopen in December.

Atlantic City Aquarium will reopen in coming months with expanded touch tanks, officials said

Amy S. Rosenberg

Gameday Central: Eagles vs Buccaneers

Gameday Central: Eagles vs. Buccaneers | Sponsored by Xfinity

Get in on all the action with The Inquirer’s Olivia Reiner and EJ Smith on Gameday Central — your go-to spot for pregame hype, expert breakdowns, breaking news, player updates, and exclusive insights!

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

2022 Hoagie Bracket

Who makes the best Italian hoagie in Philly? You decide with The Inquirer’s hoagie bracket.

Patricia Madej, Sam Morris, and Evan Weiss

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

2022 Hoagie Bracket

Who makes the best Italian hoagie in Philly? You decide with The Inquirer’s hoagie bracket.

Patricia Madej, Sam Morris, and Evan Weiss

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