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Nikki Giovanni in an interview with Marty Moss-Coane on WHYY in 2017, featured in "Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project." The documentary, directed by Michèle Stephenson and Joe Brewster, screens at the BlackStar Film Festival this weekend.

Remembering poet Nikki Giovanni and her impact on Philadelphia

The legendary poet, who died on Monday, Dec. 9, spent some years in Philadelphia, recording an album of poetry and studying social work at Penn.

Dr. Viner stands with a painting showing him treating a patient. The piece hangs in the intensive care unit at Cooper University Hospital, which was dedicated to Dr. Viner in 2008.

Edward D. Viner, celebrated chief physician and medical pioneer, has died at 89

Find a 14-ounce beef Wellington Jansen in Mt. Airy for a take-and-bake holiday package.

Where to get holiday takeout for Hanukkah, Seven Fishes, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve

Henry Savage and Hira Qureshi

Virginia Tech English Professor, Nikki Giovanni speaks closing remarks at a convocation to honor the victims of a shooting rampage at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., in 2007.

Nikki Giovanni, poet and literary celebrity, has died at 81

Hillel Italie, Associated Press

File photo of Halloween candy production.

Mondelez snack company exploring takeover of U.S. chocolate maker Hershey

Crystal Tse, Dinesh Nair, Vinicy Chan, and Aaron Kirchfeld, Bloomberg

Remembering poet Nikki Giovanni and her impact on Philadelphia

The legendary poet, who died on Monday, Dec. 9, spent some years in Philadelphia, recording an album of poetry and studying social work at Penn.

Nikki Giovanni in an interview with Marty Moss-Coane on WHYY in 2017, featured in "Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project." The documentary, directed by Michèle Stephenson and Joe Brewster, screens at the BlackStar Film Festival this weekend.

Nikki Giovanni in an interview with Marty Moss-Coane on WHYY in 2017, featured in "Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project." The documentary, directed by Michèle Stephenson and Joe Brewster, screens at the BlackStar Film Festival this weekend.

Remembering poet Nikki Giovanni and her impact on Philadelphia

The legendary poet, who died on Monday, Dec. 9, spent some years in Philadelphia, recording an album of poetry and studying social work at Penn.

Edward D. Viner, celebrated chief physician and medical pioneer, has died at 89

Dr. Viner stands with a painting showing him treating a patient. The piece hangs in the intensive care unit at Cooper University Hospital, which was dedicated to Dr. Viner in 2008.

Mondelez snack company exploring takeover of U.S. chocolate maker Hershey

Crystal Tse, Dinesh Nair, Vinicy Chan, and Aaron Kirchfeld, Bloomberg

File photo of Halloween candy production.

The Franklin Institute faces questions over Wright brothers plane acquisition

The Wright brothers’ 1911 Model B airplane plane on display at the Franklin Institute after refurbishment in Ohio in 2003.

Philadelphia Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ is the dose of magic you need this holiday season

Nancy G. Heller, For The Inquirer

Philadelphia Ballet dancers perform in "George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker" at Philadelphia's Academy of Music on Dec. 6.

Joey Umana, 62, a total "Rocky" fan, is seen in the Rocky Room, in his home in Levittown, N.Y. His memorabilia and artistic creations include detailed models of the gym where Rocky trained, the Art Museum facade and steps, and even the side of beef Rocky trained with.

The ultimate ‘Rocky’ fan has rebuilt the show’s iconic locations inside his N.Y. home

The Philadelphia Film Society on Chestnut Street in April 2020. A $2 million grant from Wyncote Foundation will now support the building's renovation.

Wyncote Foundation awards $2 million to Philadelphia Film Society

Bedatri D. Choudhury

Joey Umana, 62, a total "Rocky" fan, is seen in the Rocky Room, in his home in Levittown, N.Y. His memorabilia and artistic creations include detailed models of the gym where Rocky trained, the Art Museum facade and steps, and even the side of beef Rocky trained with.

The ultimate ‘Rocky’ fan has rebuilt the show’s iconic locations inside his N.Y. home

The Philadelphia Film Society on Chestnut Street in April 2020. A $2 million grant from Wyncote Foundation will now support the building's renovation.

Wyncote Foundation awards $2 million to Philadelphia Film Society

Bedatri D. Choudhury

Jason Kelce is already on "Monday Night Countdown." Soon, he'll have another ESPN show.

Jason Kelce’s new late-night show begins filming in Philly soon. Here’s how to get tickets.

Gabriela Carroll

Saquon Barkley and the Eagles are running toward their fourth-straight playoff appearance, but there isn't much room on the schedule to push them back into prime time.

Eagles schedule could change as the NFL eyes a couple of late-season flex opportunities

Jason Kelce is already on "Monday Night Countdown." Soon, he'll have another ESPN show.

Jason Kelce’s new late-night show begins filming in Philly soon. Here’s how to get tickets.

Gabriela Carroll

Saquon Barkley and the Eagles are running toward their fourth-straight playoff appearance, but there isn't much room on the schedule to push them back into prime time.

Eagles schedule could change as the NFL eyes a couple of late-season flex opportunities

Find a 14-ounce beef Wellington Jansen in Mt. Airy for a take-and-bake holiday package.

Where to get holiday takeout for Hanukkah, Seven Fishes, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve

Skip the cooking and get right to the eating this holiday by ordering takeout from Philly’s finest.

Henry Savage and Hira Qureshi

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

Honey Buzz Farms (center) on Atlantic Avenue in Atlantic City Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. The Claridge Hotel and Bally's Atlantic City Casino Resort are in rear, right, on the boardwalk.

Atlantic City now has more weed shops than casinos with dozens more on the way

Amy S. Rosenberg

The midnight fireworks over the Delaware River with Penn's Landing and the Blue Cross Ice Skating Rink in the foreground on Jan. 1, 2023.

The best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

In this Dec. 6, 2019, file photo people shop at Christkindlmarkt in Bethlehem, Pa. On Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020.

The best things to do in Philadelphia this week

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

Inquirer LIVE: Craig LaBan's AMA

Inquirer LIVE: Craig LaBan’s “Ask Me Anything”

Join legendary food critic Craig LaBan for a live AMA, where he shares stories behind his Top 10 restaurant picks, answers your questions, and offers exclusive dining insights.

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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