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Amazon Prime Video will soon come with ads, or a $2.99 monthly charge to dodge them

Amazon said limited advertisements will be aired during shows and movies starting early next year.

Michelle Chapman, Associated Press

Soprano and Philadelphia native Kiera Duffy as Nellie Bly in the world premiere of Rene Orth and Hannah Moscovitch’s "10 Days in a Madhouse" at the Wilma Theater, at Opera Philadelphia's Festival O23.

Review: O23′s world premiere of ‘10 Days in a Madhouse,’ a back-to-front retelling of Nellie Bly’s journalistic ‘madness’

Rosa Cartagena and Peter Dobrin

NBC Sports Philadelphia personalities Michael Barkann (left) and Ricky Bottalico rehearse in the network's studio at the Wells Fargo Center.

NBC Sports has a new boss. What could that mean for NBC Sports Philadelphia?

As events announce cancelations, the third annual Making Time ∞ is still on the books for this weekend.

These weekend events are postponed or canceled due to Tropical Storm Ophelia

Say She She is scheduled to play the XPoNential Music Festival at Wiggins Park in Camden on Friday.

Rain or shine, both XPoNential Music Festival and Making Time ∞ are happening

Review: O23′s world premiere of ‘10 Days in a Madhouse,’ a back-to-front retelling of Nellie Bly’s journalistic ‘madness’

The opera, which floats the orchestra high above the stage, uses unconventional staging, lighting, and hints of electronica to 'haunting' effect.

Rosa Cartagena and Peter Dobrin

Soprano and Philadelphia native Kiera Duffy as Nellie Bly in the world premiere of Rene Orth and Hannah Moscovitch’s "10 Days in a Madhouse" at the Wilma Theater, at Opera Philadelphia's Festival O23.

Soprano and Philadelphia native Kiera Duffy as Nellie Bly in the world premiere of Rene Orth and Hannah Moscovitch’s "10 Days in a Madhouse" at the Wilma Theater, at Opera Philadelphia's Festival O23.

Review: O23′s world premiere of ‘10 Days in a Madhouse,’ a back-to-front retelling of Nellie Bly’s journalistic ‘madness’

The opera, which floats the orchestra high above the stage, uses unconventional staging, lighting, and hints of electronica to 'haunting' effect.

Rosa Cartagena and Peter Dobrin

A Bryn Mawr native attended half a dozen outpatient rehab programs in the Philadelphia area before she turned 19. She is now 15 years sober

Julia Shipley, For The Inquirer

Andrea Ashley started her podcast "Adult Child" during the pandemic, in March 2021.

Five shows we’ve loved at the Philly Fringe Fest so far

Courtney Henry in "Rhythm Bath" at Christ Church Neighborhood House as part of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival.

Palestine Writes literary festival at Penn to celebrate Palestinian culture

Massarah Mikati

The Palestine Writes Literary Festival will be taking place at the University of Pennsylvania this weekend to honor and encompass many facets of Palestinian identity and culture.

Joseph Stella, the artist who drew industrial America, documented Pittsburgh society & nature for years

Bedatri D. Choudhury

Joseph Stella, "Purissima," 1927. Oil on canvas. The painting is part of Brandywine Museum's “Joseph Stella: Visionary Nature” exhibit, through Sept. 24.

From left: Detective Frances Bresch, Purolator employee Jack Toward, Detectives Martin Mikstas and Pat Laurenzi, Captain Robert Eichler, and Detective James Ptocnaic count money recovered from the Joey Coyle robbery during a February 1981 news conference. File Photograph

He found $1.2 million in a bag in South Philly. The movie it inspired made much less.

Stephen Silver, For The Inquirer

Eagles center Jason Kelce acknowledges fans before the start of public training camp practice at Lincoln Financial Field in South Philadelphia on Sunday, August 6, 2023 in Philadelphia.

The new Jason Kelce film is ‘a love story’ and ‘a gift from the documentary gods’

From left: Detective Frances Bresch, Purolator employee Jack Toward, Detectives Martin Mikstas and Pat Laurenzi, Captain Robert Eichler, and Detective James Ptocnaic count money recovered from the Joey Coyle robbery during a February 1981 news conference. File Photograph

He found $1.2 million in a bag in South Philly. The movie it inspired made much less.

Stephen Silver, For The Inquirer

Eagles center Jason Kelce acknowledges fans before the start of public training camp practice at Lincoln Financial Field in South Philadelphia on Sunday, August 6, 2023 in Philadelphia.

The new Jason Kelce film is ‘a love story’ and ‘a gift from the documentary gods’

Amazon Prime Video will soon come with ads, or a $2.99 monthly charge to dodge them

Michelle Chapman, Associated Press

NBC Sports Philadelphia personalities Michael Barkann (left) and Ricky Bottalico rehearse in the network's studio at the Wells Fargo Center.

NBC Sports has a new boss. What could that mean for NBC Sports Philadelphia?

Amazon Prime Video will soon come with ads, or a $2.99 monthly charge to dodge them

Michelle Chapman, Associated Press

NBC Sports Philadelphia personalities Michael Barkann (left) and Ricky Bottalico rehearse in the network's studio at the Wells Fargo Center.

NBC Sports has a new boss. What could that mean for NBC Sports Philadelphia?

As events announce cancelations, the third annual Making Time ∞ is still on the books for this weekend.

These weekend events are postponed or canceled due to Tropical Storm Ophelia

As events announce cancelations, XPoNential Music Festival, Making Time ∞, Fishtown Fall Feastivale and others continue on.

Kara Salazar, 2, gets a ride around the pumpkin patch at Shady Brook Farm in Yardley, Pa. on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021. The farm offers pumpkin picking, a corn maze, and wagon rides among other activities and entertainment.

🎃 Follow the pumpkin patch road | Outdoorsy Newsletter

Courtney Henry in "Rhythm Bath" at Christ Church Neighborhood House as part of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival.

Five shows we’ve loved at the Philly Fringe Fest so far

The 5th Annual 23rd Street Armory Oktoberfest will be set at the 23rd Street Armory, and complete with imported German benches, traditional music and dancers, and beer from the famous Hofbräuhaus München.

👠 Strut your stuff at Philadelphia Fashion Week | Things to Do

Jude MacDonald, 3, of Cape May, NJ, attempt to pick up a large pumpkin at Shady Brook Farm in Yardley, Pa. The farm offers pumpkin picking, a corn maze, and wagon rides among other activities and entertainment.

22 spots near Philly for pumpkin picking, hayrides, corn mazes, and more

Michelle Reese, For The Inquirer

Say She She is scheduled to play the XPoNential Music Festival at Wiggins Park in Camden on Friday.

Rain or shine, both XPoNential Music Festival and Making Time ∞ are happening

Both festivals are on schedule to take place this weekend. Keep an eye out for potential scheduling changes on Saturday.

Lucy Dacus posed for a portrait at Bartram's Garden in Philadelphia, Pa. on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.

Did Lucy Dacus cause Matty Healy to deactivate his Twitter account? It sure looks like it.

In a single quote tweet, Lucy Dacus eviscerated Matty Healy for making an ableist joke on X (formerly Twitter). Now, the singer has deactivated his account entirely.

Low Cut Connie's Adam Weiner (center) and (left to right) Will Donnelly, Linwood Regensburg, and Abigail Dempsey perform at the Mann Center in June 2023. The band, whose new album is "Art Dealers," play the Xponential Music Festival in Camden on Sunday.

Low Cut Connie is back with an album, a movie, and an Xponential Music Festival show this weekend

Adam Weiner's raucous rock and roll band is featured on the final day of WXPN's Camden music fest, and their upcoming music doc screens at the Philadelphia Film Festival in October.

Pink performs her concert at Citizens Bank Park, Monday, September 18, 2023

Photos of Pink in concert

Pink performs her first of two concerts at Citizens Bank Park, Monday, September 18, 2023

Pink performs on the first night of her two-nights-stop at Citizens Bank Park, Monday, Sept. 18, 2023

Review: Pink soars above the crowd in over-the-top hometown show at Citizens Bank Park

“I’m so proud to be from here: We are one of a kind,” the Bucks County-raised pop star said to the 44,000+ crowd on Monday night.

Gameday Central: Eagles vs Buccaneers

Gameday Central: Eagles vs Buccaneers

Join Eagles beat reporters EJ Smith and Olivia Reiner as they provide updates on the latest Eagles news before the action starts at 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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