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Many gather to listen to the Wanamaker Grand Court Organ playing at Center City Macy’s Saturday for a daylong series of recitals before the store at 13th and Market Streets closes for good Sunday.

With a mighty blow, the Wanamaker Organ marks the end of the Center City Macy’s era

The enormous instrument — 28,750 pipes, 287 tons and snaked throughout the building — isn’t going anywhere. But Macy’s is, closing its showpiece store at 13th and Market Streets for good Sunday.

L to R Amanda Schoonover, Kaitlyn Cheng, and Mallory Avnet in Hedgerow Theatre's 'Nora: A Doll’s House'

‘Nora: A Doll’s House’ at the Hedgerow Theatre is a fitting homage to the Ibsen classic

Gene Terruso, For The Inquirer

Content creator Anthony Potero (right), of Swedesboro, celebrates with Aiden Wall, of Washington Township, after winning a Super Smash Bros. competition filmed for YouTube in Columbus Circle in New York City on Jan. 25, 2025. A saxophone player is dressed as the Pokémon Squirtle.

YouTuber Anthony Potero says he organizes viral stunts because ‘he hates the internet right now’

Beatrice Forman

An illustration from "Crania Americana," a text from University of Pennsylvania graduate Samuel Morton that advanced racist science claiming racial superiority according to skull size. Morton's cranial collection remains at Penn.

A Native American adolescent’s skull at the Penn Museum moves closer home

The Social Security Building Philadelphia photographed in 1976. Al Held's mural, "Order Disorder Ascension Descension" is visible.

Three DOGE-targeted buildings in Philly could be sold, leaving their historic art at risk: ‘It really will be a travesty’

Bedatri D. Choudhury

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With a mighty blow, the Wanamaker Organ marks the end of the Center City Macy’s era

The enormous instrument — 28,750 pipes, 287 tons and snaked throughout the building — isn’t going anywhere. But Macy’s is, closing its showpiece store at 13th and Market Streets for good Sunday.

Many gather to listen to the Wanamaker Grand Court Organ playing at Center City Macy’s Saturday for a daylong series of recitals before the store at 13th and Market Streets closes for good Sunday.

Many gather to listen to the Wanamaker Grand Court Organ playing at Center City Macy’s Saturday for a daylong series of recitals before the store at 13th and Market Streets closes for good Sunday.

With a mighty blow, the Wanamaker Organ marks the end of the Center City Macy’s era

The enormous instrument — 28,750 pipes, 287 tons and snaked throughout the building — isn’t going anywhere. But Macy’s is, closing its showpiece store at 13th and Market Streets for good Sunday.

‘Nora: A Doll’s House’ at the Hedgerow Theatre is a fitting homage to the Ibsen classic

Gene Terruso, For The Inquirer

L to R Amanda Schoonover, Kaitlyn Cheng, and Mallory Avnet in Hedgerow Theatre's 'Nora: A Doll’s House'

A Native American adolescent’s skull at the Penn Museum moves closer home

An illustration from "Crania Americana," a text from University of Pennsylvania graduate Samuel Morton that advanced racist science claiming racial superiority according to skull size. Morton's cranial collection remains at Penn.

Three DOGE-targeted buildings in Philly could be sold, leaving their historic art at risk: ‘It really will be a travesty’

Bedatri D. Choudhury

The Social Security Building Philadelphia photographed in 1976. Al Held's mural, "Order Disorder Ascension Descension" is visible.

Philadelphia Ballet premieres Angel Corella’s ‘Boléro’ in the director’s new choreographer era

Philadelphia Ballet in Angel Corella's "Boléro."

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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

Former Villanova men's basketball coach Kyle Neptune is hoping on CBS to analyze this year's NCAA tournament.

Villanova Wildcats

Kyle Neptune gets a new gig after losing Villanova coaching job

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

Former Villanova men's basketball coach Kyle Neptune is hoping on CBS to analyze this year's NCAA tournament.

Villanova Wildcats

Kyle Neptune gets a new gig after losing Villanova coaching job

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

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Small pink blossoms start to bloom on a tree on North 31st Street in Brewerytown on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Philadelphia. The high reached 70 degrees in Philadelphia on Wednesday

🌸 Welcome to spring | Outdoorsy Newsletter

Cherry blossoms are emerging across Philadelphia! The city's cherry trees date back to the 1800s. Plus, see when Philly area public gardens are reopening, and why Pa campgrounds are closed.

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

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

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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