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It’s nearly Springtime. Here’s where to find cherry blossoms across Philadelphia.

It’s nearly Springtime. Here’s where to find cherry blossoms across Philadelphia

It’s almost springtime! Many cherry trees buds are emerging and some are already in full bloom.

Hira Qureshi and Jasen Lo

The Red Velvet Affogato, available at The Yard in Section 102, is an Italian dessert served in a cup with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and red velvet cookies over espresso.

Citizens Bank Park unveils s’mores quesadillas, Kyle Schwarber cutlets, and Italian dessert in 2025

A shot from First Person Arts' annual Ex-Files StorySlam.

Philly’s long-running StorySlam events canceled due to NEA funding freeze

Chef Dionicio Jimenez preps a zacahuil, a giant, 40-pound tamale.

☀️ Everything worth your time this spring | Things to Do

The Broadway musical "& Juliet" is touring to the Academy of Music March 25 to April 6. Its choreographer, Jennifer Weber, is a 2000 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania.

The Tony-nominated choreographer who started Penn’s hip-hop dance company

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Philly’s long-running StorySlam events canceled due to NEA funding freeze

A Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance indicates the federal freeze has led to severe financial challenges for area arts organizations.

A shot from First Person Arts' annual Ex-Files StorySlam.

A shot from First Person Arts' annual Ex-Files StorySlam.

Philly’s long-running StorySlam events canceled due to NEA funding freeze

A Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance indicates the federal freeze has led to severe financial challenges for area arts organizations.

The Tony-nominated choreographer who started Penn’s hip-hop dance company

The Broadway musical "& Juliet" is touring to the Academy of Music March 25 to April 6. Its choreographer, Jennifer Weber, is a 2000 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania.

Citing ‘political changes,’ pianist András Schiff cancels U.S. concert dates, including with the Philadelphia Orchestra

Pianist András Schiff has cancelled his U.S. concerts for the next season, including dates in May 2026 with the Philadelphia Orchestra.

Where does Lang Lang like to eat when he’s in Philly, the city where ‘everything started’?

Pianist Lang Lang, March 18, 2025, at the Rittenhouse Hotel in Philadelphia.

The Philly drag show on ice that made Rand Paul’s ‘government waste’ list is back this weekend

Ms. Diane Slowly, a glacier played by Rob Tucker, sings during the Beards on Ice! production at the Tarken Ice Rink in Northeast Philadelphia.

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Morgan Freeman speaks about Gene Hackman with an image of Gene Hackman on the screen during the Oscars on Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Gene Hackman died at home a week after wife Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus, authorities say

Morgan Lee, Susan Montoya Bryan, and Lisa Baumann, Associated Press

Sean Baker accepts the award for best film editing for "Anora" during the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Where to watch ‘Anora,’ ‘The Brutalist,’ and other Oscar favorites in Philadelphia-area theaters

Bedatri D. Choudhury

Morgan Freeman speaks about Gene Hackman with an image of Gene Hackman on the screen during the Oscars on Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Gene Hackman died at home a week after wife Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus, authorities say

Morgan Lee, Susan Montoya Bryan, and Lisa Baumann, Associated Press

Sean Baker accepts the award for best film editing for "Anora" during the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Where to watch ‘Anora,’ ‘The Brutalist,’ and other Oscar favorites in Philadelphia-area theaters

Bedatri D. Choudhury

Philly fans will soon be able to stream local teams on Peacock — but it's going to cost them.

Philly fans can finally stream Phillies, 76ers, and Flyers games on Peacock — but it'll cost you

Brett Goldstein (left), Jason Sudeikis, and Brendan Hunt in “Ted Lasso.” The series will return for a fourth season.

Jason Sudeikis confirms ‘Ted Lasso’ will return for fourth season — and he’ll be coaching a women’s team

Gabriela Carroll

Philly fans will soon be able to stream local teams on Peacock — but it's going to cost them.

Philly fans can finally stream Phillies, 76ers, and Flyers games on Peacock — but it'll cost you

Brett Goldstein (left), Jason Sudeikis, and Brendan Hunt in “Ted Lasso.” The series will return for a fourth season.

Jason Sudeikis confirms ‘Ted Lasso’ will return for fourth season — and he’ll be coaching a women’s team

Gabriela Carroll

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It’s nearly Springtime. Here’s where to find cherry blossoms across Philadelphia.

It’s nearly Springtime. Here’s where to find cherry blossoms across Philadelphia

It’s almost springtime! Many cherry trees buds are emerging and some are already in full bloom.

Hira Qureshi and Jasen Lo

The Red Velvet Affogato, available at The Yard in Section 102, is an Italian dessert served in a cup with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and red velvet cookies over espresso.

Citizens Bank Park unveils s’mores quesadillas, Kyle Schwarber cutlets, and Italian dessert in 2025

Chef Dionicio Jimenez preps a zacahuil, a giant, 40-pound tamale.

☀️ Everything worth your time this spring | Things to Do

Danielle Mahon, originally from South Jersey, pitching her company Topsail Steamer on ABC's Shark Tank in an episode scheduled to air Oct. 25, 2024. The company has four locations at the Jersey Shore. The company makes seafood steam pots in a single use pot for customers to take home and steam themselves.

‘Shark Tank’ casting call coming to Philadelphia on April 11

Nelly Fernandez mixes up mocktails on Dec. 9, 2021. This weekend, take part in a mocktail mixology class and learn how to whip up some tasty drinks.

The best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

Angélique Kidjo will perform Saturday at the Zellerbach Theatre at the Annenberg Center in West Philadelphia.

Philly music this week is stacked with shows by Angélique Kidjo, Patterson Hood, Pink Sweat$, and Philly’s greatest Pogues cover band

Friday is FOMO night. Plus, John Legend, Black Keys, and Nas with the Philadelphia Orchestra concerts announced.

Will Smith during the 67th annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. Smith's new album is 'Based On a True Story.'

Will Smith is returning to music with a new album, ‘Based on a True Story,’ and a tour

It's the Philly rapper and actor's first album in 20 years. DJ Jazzy Jeff and Philly singer Fridayy are also involved.

Saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin plays the Annenberg Center's Zellerbach Theatre on May 9.

The 10 best jazz concerts in Philadelphia this spring

From Orrin Evans' big 50th birthday celebration to a Roscoe Mitchell-Tyshawn Sorey twofer at Solar Myth, it'll be a very jazzy few months.

Shaun Brady, For The Inquirer

The Eagles’ Jordan Mailata sings a Christmas song during an event for Operation Snowball in December.

Jordan Mailata, Philly Specials to be honored by Philadelphia Music Alliance

The Philadelphia Music Alliance will honor Eagles left tackle Jordan Mailata, on behalf of the Philly Specials, on April 30 during the Walk of Fame Gala.

Philly songwriter Ron Gallo's song "If Only Zelenskyy Had a Nice Suit" has over 7 million views on Instagram.

Philly songwriter Ron Gallo goes viral with ‘If Only Zelenskyy Had a Nice Suit’ and ‘ICE at Jersey Kebab’

The Philly native's song for Ukraine has garnered more than 7 million views on Instagram

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Gameday Central: Phillies Extra (Aidan Miller)

Gameday Central: Phillies Extra with Aidan Miller

Phillies top positional prospect Aidan Miller joins The Inquirer’s Scott Lauber to share insights from his first major league camp, his experience in the Spring Breakout prospect showcase, and more.

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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