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ABC's "The Golden Bachelor" stars Gerry Turner. MUST CREDIT: ABC photo by Brian Bowen Smith

On ‘The Golden Bachelor,’ older adults rappelled down cliffs and made out. I love it.

The show, which wraps up its first season Thursday, portrays older women as multidimensional and still worthy of love and connection. I'll miss it when it's over.

Jenice Armstrong | Columnist30 minutes ago

Philadelphia Orchestra cellist John Koen (right) at rehearsal for a side-by-side concert with the China National Symphony Orchestra at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing. The concert celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Philadelphia Orchestra's first visit to China in 1973.

Biden and Xi praised the Philadelphia Orchestra’s ‘musical diplomacy’. But did it work?

Peter Dobrin30 minutes ago

Faysal Adger shown here speaking at the Unveiling of the mural he painted, a mural with the theme of decent work and economic growth, at the School of the Future, in Philadelphia, Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

Murals across Philadelphia are raising awareness about global sustainability goals

Massarah Mikatian hour ago

Spotify Wrapped, the yearly review of listeners' favorite artists and songs, has arrived.

Philadelphians’ favorite songs this year, according to Spotify Wrapped

The Rolling Stones - from left to right, Ron Wood, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, with Steve Jordan on drums - are going on tour in 2024 and are scheduled to play Lincoln Financial Field on June 11.

The Rolling Stones’ Boomer superfans crashed AARP’s website

Biden and Xi praised the Philadelphia Orchestra’s ‘musical diplomacy’. But did it work?

The orchestra's China visit definitely was "a very important" and "perfectly timed" event, according to R. Nicholas Burns, the U.S. ambassador to China.

Peter Dobrin30 minutes ago

Philadelphia Orchestra cellist John Koen (right) at rehearsal for a side-by-side concert with the China National Symphony Orchestra at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing. The concert celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Philadelphia Orchestra's first visit to China in 1973.

Philadelphia Orchestra cellist John Koen (right) at rehearsal for a side-by-side concert with the China National Symphony Orchestra at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing. The concert celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Philadelphia Orchestra's first visit to China in 1973.

Biden and Xi praised the Philadelphia Orchestra’s ‘musical diplomacy’. But did it work?

The orchestra's China visit definitely was "a very important" and "perfectly timed" event, according to R. Nicholas Burns, the U.S. ambassador to China.

Peter Dobrin30 minutes ago

Murals across Philadelphia are raising awareness about global sustainability goals

Massarah Mikatian hour ago

Faysal Adger shown here speaking at the Unveiling of the mural he painted, a mural with the theme of decent work and economic growth, at the School of the Future, in Philadelphia, Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

The Kelce brothers land their first Billboard No. 1 with ‘Fairytale of Philadelphia’

Eagles’ Jason Kelce, right, and his brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, at Sixers Game 6 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series at the Wells Fargo Center, Thursday, May. 11, 2023, in Philadelphia.

Franklin Institute’s IMAX theater will not be reopening

People outside the Tuttleman IMAX Theater in Franklin Institute in 2005, in line to enter a showing of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” The theater, the only domed, large-format film venue in Philadelphia will be closed for good.

Donors who planned to leave their remains to the Mütter are left in limbo amid museum changes

Rosa Cartagena and Rita Giordano

Barbara Kotzin poses in her museum-like Cheltenham home Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. (She has many collections of many other objects, including Victorian skirt lifters of which she is a world expert - she wrote a book on the subject.) She wants the Mütter Museum to have her skeleton after she dies and has written explicit instructions into her will, but now the museum's new leader says it cannot accept her donation.

Rocky film star Sylvester Stallone talks with reporters at a premiere for the director's cut of "Rocky IV" on Nov. 11, 2021. Stallone will appear in Philly again at the new Rocky Shop on Dec. 3, 2023 for the declaration of the city's first-ever 'Rocky Day."

Sylvester Stallone is coming to Philly for inaugural ‘Rocky Day’

Beatrice Forman

Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed in "Creed III," a Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures film. Jordan will be directing "Creed IV," which is expected to go into preproduction in about a year.

Yes, there is a ‘Creed IV’ in the works. No, it probably won’t have anything to do with Rocky.

Bedatri D. Choudhury

Rocky film star Sylvester Stallone talks with reporters at a premiere for the director's cut of "Rocky IV" on Nov. 11, 2021. Stallone will appear in Philly again at the new Rocky Shop on Dec. 3, 2023 for the declaration of the city's first-ever 'Rocky Day."

Sylvester Stallone is coming to Philly for inaugural ‘Rocky Day’

Beatrice Forman

Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed in "Creed III," a Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures film. Jordan will be directing "Creed IV," which is expected to go into preproduction in about a year.

Yes, there is a ‘Creed IV’ in the works. No, it probably won’t have anything to do with Rocky.

Bedatri D. Choudhury

ABC's "The Golden Bachelor" stars Gerry Turner. MUST CREDIT: ABC photo by Brian Bowen Smith

On ‘The Golden Bachelor,’ older adults rappelled down cliffs and made out. I love it.

Jenice Armstrong | Columnist30 minutes ago

The Durning String Band performs “Greek Balls Of Fire” during the 2023 Mummers Parade in Philadelphia, Pa. on Sunday, January 1, 2023.

The Mummers are back. Here’s what their new TV deal is like.

ABC's "The Golden Bachelor" stars Gerry Turner. MUST CREDIT: ABC photo by Brian Bowen Smith

On ‘The Golden Bachelor,’ older adults rappelled down cliffs and made out. I love it.

Jenice Armstrong | Columnist30 minutes ago

The Durning String Band performs “Greek Balls Of Fire” during the 2023 Mummers Parade in Philadelphia, Pa. on Sunday, January 1, 2023.

The Mummers are back. Here’s what their new TV deal is like.

Holiday traditions in Philly and the surrounding region are quirky and fun. Some are snow cool you don't want to miss them. Santa and columnist Stephanie Farr help guide you there.

The 12 quirkiest holiday traditions in the Philly region

From standing in racks of clothes to watch an old-timey light show to listening to Birds sing Christmas carols, here's a look at some of the unusual ways we celebrate the holidays.

Stephanie Farr | Columnist30 minutes ago

Sara Villari is the owner of Occasionette in Collingswood.

Shopping for Philadelphians is made easy with these local gift shops and boutiques

Jillian Wilson, Hira Qureshi, and Henry Savage

Employee Will Hauser handles a Christmas tree for a customer at Yeager's Farm in Phoenixville, Pa. on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022.

Yes, you can get your Christmas tree delivered. Here’s where to order it.

Grace Dickinson, Michelle Myers, and Hira Qureshi

Looking for a Christmas tree near Philly? Check out the closet farm to you.

Shopping for a Christmas tree? Check out these 15 tree farms around the Philly region

Jillian Wilson, Grace Dickinson, Michelle Myers, and Henry Savage

The Christmas Village opens at City Hall and LOVE Park Nov. 19-Dec. 24.

The best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

Spotify Wrapped, the yearly review of listeners' favorite artists and songs, has arrived.

Philadelphians’ favorite songs this year, according to Spotify Wrapped

Unsurprisingly, it's Taylor Swift. Followed by Drake, Morgan Wallen, Bad Bunny, and SZA.

The Rolling Stones - from left to right, Ron Wood, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, with Steve Jordan on drums - are going on tour in 2024 and are scheduled to play Lincoln Financial Field on June 11.

The Rolling Stones’ Boomer superfans crashed AARP’s website

The Rolling Stones’ Boomer superfans crashed AARP’s website Wednesday morning while trying to secure Hackney Diamonds Tour tickets.

Spotify Wrapped — the annual compilation of users' most listened to tracks on the music streaming platform — is here for 2023. Here’s how it works.

Spotify Wrapped — where everyone is insufferable about their listening habits — is back again. Here’s how to see your results.

Spotify Wrapped — where everyone is insufferable about their listening habits — is back again. Here’s how to see your results.

The song "Betrayed by this Town" by "Anna Indiana" was released on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Tuesday, Nov. 28. We asked our pop music critic to review it.

My editors made me review the Anna Indiana song without telling me it was AI

The song "Betrayed by this Town" was released on X, formerly known as Twitter. The song is banal. The video is creepy.

Allison Russell plays World Cafe Live on Nov. 29 in support of her new album, "The Returner."

Music roundup with Allison Russell, Bjork and Rosalia, Diana Ross, and new music from Philly bands

A new music playlist featuring Jon Batiste, the British band Bar Italia, a few Philly acts, and more.

Gameday Central: Eagles vs Chiefs

Gameday Central: Eagles vs Chiefs

Join Eagles beat reporters EJ Smith and Olivia Reiner on Gameday Central as they bring you all the excitement and insider updates before kick-off.

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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