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Peter R. Widener, left, and Stephen Schwarzman, right, with John Singer Sargent’s 1903 portrait of Philadelphia businessman and art collector Peter A.B. Widener at the Explorers Club on New York's Upper East Side, Sept. 10, 2024.

A Philly-made John Singer Sargent portrait resurfaced after decades — and now it’s gone again.

The portrait, which was last displayed in the 1970s at the Art Museum, was sold to a private collector to finance restoration efforts at Lynnewood Hall.

Peter Dobrinan hour ago

The 5th Annual Oktoberfest at the 23rd Street Armory in 2023, complete with imported German benches, traditional music and dancers, and beer from the famous Hofbräuhaus München.

16 Oktoberfest and fall beers from Philadelphia-area breweries

Henry Savagean hour ago

FILE - Frankie Beverly performs at the Essence Festival at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, July 7, 2019, in New Orleans. Beverly will be performing at the 30th Essence Festival of Culture, Fourth of July weekend, 2024, in New Orleans. (Photo by Donald Traill/Invision/AP, File)

Every celebration of Black culture ends with Frankie Beverly’s ‘Before I Let Go’

Elizabeth Wellington | Columnist2 hours ago

Harvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan Criminal Court on May 29, 2024.

Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on additional sex crimes charges ahead of his New York retrial

Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

On Sept. 15, 2024, Chestnut Hill's portion of Germantown Avenue hosts "Fall for the Arts" a festival celebrating art, craft, the neighborhood, and the season. Photo from the 2021 festival.

The best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

A Philly-made John Singer Sargent portrait resurfaced after decades — and now it’s gone again.

The portrait, which was last displayed in the 1970s at the Art Museum, was sold to a private collector to finance restoration efforts at Lynnewood Hall.

Peter Dobrinan hour ago

Peter R. Widener, left, and Stephen Schwarzman, right, with John Singer Sargent’s 1903 portrait of Philadelphia businessman and art collector Peter A.B. Widener at the Explorers Club on New York's Upper East Side, Sept. 10, 2024.

Peter R. Widener, left, and Stephen Schwarzman, right, with John Singer Sargent’s 1903 portrait of Philadelphia businessman and art collector Peter A.B. Widener at the Explorers Club on New York's Upper East Side, Sept. 10, 2024.

A Philly-made John Singer Sargent portrait resurfaced after decades — and now it’s gone again.

The portrait, which was last displayed in the 1970s at the Art Museum, was sold to a private collector to finance restoration efforts at Lynnewood Hall.

Peter Dobrinan hour ago

How can a city known for its history help to preserve Black heritage historical sites?

From left, Christopher R. Rogers of the Friends of the Tanner House, Jillian Patricia Pirtle of the National Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society, and Janice Sykes-Ross, Executive Director of the Paul Robeson House & Museum, talk about the challenges of operating a Black heritage site at a Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia panel held Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the Cosmopolitan Club in Philadelphia.

Travel + Leisure names New Hope one of the 10 best small towns in the country

Julia Levis of New Hope and friend Sydney Norris of West Philadelphia walk pass Three Cranes Gallery along Main Street in New Hope.

Friends’ Central graduate is one half of Hollywood duo with newly-minted EGOT status

Elizabeth Wellington

Benj Pasek (left) and Justin Paul are the newest EGOT winners. Pasek is an Ardmore native.

A little-known master stained glass artist is behind the restoration of windows at Philly’s historic Mother Bethel AME Church

Lynette Hazelton

Stained glass artist Owusu Ansah with the stained glass window he made at Canaan Baptist Church, in Philadelphia, Aug. 27, 2024.

Adam Weiner of Low Cut Connie poses for a portrait at the Penrose Diner in South Philadelphia on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.

Philly’s Adam Weiner of Low Cut Connie is the star of a new concert film

Stephen Silver, For The Inquirer

David Lynch in the late 1960s, when he was an art student living in Philadelphia.

Philly’s Best Movies | Sponsored by Xfinity

David Lynch wouldn’t be making films if it hadn’t been for Philly’s ‘filth’

John Semley, For The Inquirer

Adam Weiner of Low Cut Connie poses for a portrait at the Penrose Diner in South Philadelphia on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.

Philly’s Adam Weiner of Low Cut Connie is the star of a new concert film

Stephen Silver, For The Inquirer

David Lynch in the late 1960s, when he was an art student living in Philadelphia.

Philly’s Best Movies | Sponsored by Xfinity

David Lynch wouldn’t be making films if it hadn’t been for Philly’s ‘filth’

John Semley, For The Inquirer

Internet personality and comedian Jane Wickline, best known for her sketches on TikTok, has been cast on the upcoming season of "Saturday Night Live." Wickline has Philadelphia ties.

SNL drafts internet personality with Philly ties Jane Wickline

The debate stage at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, where Kamala Harris will face Donald Trump Tuesday night.

Presidential debate: Start time, how to watch and stream first 2024 faceoff between Harris and Trump

Internet personality and comedian Jane Wickline, best known for her sketches on TikTok, has been cast on the upcoming season of "Saturday Night Live." Wickline has Philadelphia ties.

SNL drafts internet personality with Philly ties Jane Wickline

The debate stage at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, where Kamala Harris will face Donald Trump Tuesday night.

Presidential debate: Start time, how to watch and stream first 2024 faceoff between Harris and Trump

The 5th Annual Oktoberfest at the 23rd Street Armory in 2023, complete with imported German benches, traditional music and dancers, and beer from the famous Hofbräuhaus München.

16 Oktoberfest and fall beers from Philadelphia-area breweries

These Philadelphia breweries have Oktoberfest and fall-flavored beers on tap.

Henry Savagean hour ago

On Sept. 15, 2024, Chestnut Hill's portion of Germantown Avenue hosts "Fall for the Arts" a festival celebrating art, craft, the neighborhood, and the season. Photo from the 2021 festival.

The best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

The annual Midtown Village Fall Festival (pictured here in 2012) stretches along 13th Street from Locust to Market Streets. The festival offers food, drink, and craft vendors, live music, and a pop-up beer garden.

22 must-do fall festivals, street markets, and celebrations in Philadelphia

Pig Iron Theatre Company's 'Poor Judge' premieres at the 2024 Fringe Festival, running Sept. 11-22 at the Wilma Theater. The festival features over 1,000 performances by a range of artists.

The best things to do in Philadelphia this week

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

A family browses the apple selection at Linvilla Orchard.

10 places to go apple picking near Philadelphia

Hira Qureshi and Nick Vadala

Gameday Central: Eagles vs Packers

Gameday Central: Eagles vs Packers

Join our team of Eagles insiders, Olivia Reiner and EJ Smith, for Gameday Central — your go-to source for live coverage, expert analysis, and all the hype as the Birds take flight in Brazil.

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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