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Donna Kelce, third from left, in a scene from the new Hallmark holiday movie, "Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story."

Donna Kelce and Andy Reid are in Hallmark’s new Christmas movie, but not Taylor Swift. That’s a good thing.

Unlike its Lifetime counterpart, Hallmark’s holiday football movie has real teams and players — and steers clear of over references to the popstar and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce.

Gabriela Carroll

Matías Tarnopolsky, president and CEO of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts (right), at the June 8 rededication ceremony renaming Verizon Hall as Marian Anderson Hall. With him is Philadelphia Orchestra music and artistic director Yannick Nézet-Séguin.

Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts is losing its leader to the New York Philharmonic

Jessica Kartalija in 2018.

Former CBS3 anchor Jessica Kartalija heads to 6abc

MF DOOM performs at a 2005 benefit concert at Central Park's Rumsey Playfield in New York City. The rapper born Daniel Dumile, who died in 2020 created his 2003 album Vaudeville Villain in Philadelphia. A new book, 'The Chronicles of Doom,' tells the story. (Peter Kramer/Getty Images/TNS)

Mask-wearing underground rapper MF Doom made an album at a DIY art gallery in Chinatown in Philly

Kate Winslet, winner of the award for outstanding lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movie for "Mare of Easttown" poses at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, at L.A.

Kate Winslet talks Delco accent on ‘60 Minutes’ — it’s harder than ordering a cheesesteak

Sam Ruland

Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts is losing its leader to the New York Philharmonic

Matías Tarnopolsky, president and CEO since 2018, is leaving to work with conductor Gustavo Dudamel.

Matías Tarnopolsky, president and CEO of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts (right), at the June 8 rededication ceremony renaming Verizon Hall as Marian Anderson Hall. With him is Philadelphia Orchestra music and artistic director Yannick Nézet-Séguin.

Matías Tarnopolsky, president and CEO of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts (right), at the June 8 rededication ceremony renaming Verizon Hall as Marian Anderson Hall. With him is Philadelphia Orchestra music and artistic director Yannick Nézet-Séguin.

Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts is losing its leader to the New York Philharmonic

Matías Tarnopolsky, president and CEO since 2018, is leaving to work with conductor Gustavo Dudamel.

Behind the scenes of the Free Library’s Author Events resignations and rebirth

Elizabeth Wellington

Former President Bill Clinton talks about his new memoir with MSNBC journalist Jonathan Capehart during an author event at Parkway Central Library in Philadelphia on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

Philadelphia Museum of Art welcomes thousands of students with free tours and transportation

The Philadelphia Museum of Art Nov. 2, 2023.

In Philadelphia, the public square lives in our arts spaces

Leigh Goldenberg, For The Inquirer

A scene from "The Comeuppance" at the Wilma Theater, with (from left) Alana Raquel Bowers, Sarah Gliko, and Jordan Bellow.

Before ‘The Thankful Poor’ mural was dedicated at a Philadelphia church, a child asked: What do the poor have to be thankful for?

George Anthony Morton, curator of "The Thankful Poor" mural, which was dedicated on a wall of Gethsemane FHB Church in Strawberry Mansion on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, is pictured with his daughter, Nuri, age 9.

Joey Umana, 62, a total Rocky fan, is seen in the Rocky Room, in his home in Levittown, N.Y. He is seen with his memorabilia and his artistic creations such as very detailed models of the gym where Rocky trained, the art museum facade and steps, even the side of beef Rocky trained with.

The ultimate ‘Rocky’ fan has rebuilt the show’s iconic locations inside his NY 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. He is seen with his memorabilia and his artistic creations such as very detailed models of the gym where Rocky trained, the art museum facade and steps, even the side of beef Rocky trained with.

The ultimate ‘Rocky’ fan has rebuilt the show’s iconic locations inside his NY 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

Jessica Kartalija in 2018.

Former CBS3 anchor Jessica Kartalija heads to 6abc

Actor Lisa Ann Walter, from "Abbott Elementary," waves to the crowd during the 105th 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia.

‘Abbott Elementary’s’ Lisa Ann Walter brings holiday cheer to the Philly Thanksgiving Parade

Bedatri D. Choudhury

Jessica Kartalija in 2018.

Former CBS3 anchor Jessica Kartalija heads to 6abc

Actor Lisa Ann Walter, from "Abbott Elementary," waves to the crowd during the 105th 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia.

‘Abbott Elementary’s’ Lisa Ann Walter brings holiday cheer to the Philly Thanksgiving Parade

Bedatri D. Choudhury

Isabella DeBiasio as Marie tries cracking nuts in her new wooden nutcracker in Philadelphia Ballet's "Nutcracker."

The best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend

The best things to do in Philadelphia, including popular events, festivals, attractions and tours, free activities and entertainment. See upcoming events and what’s on in Philly today.

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

People of all ages watch the Comcast Holiday Spectacular outdoors on the Comcast Center Plaza in Philadelphia.

The best things to do in Philadelphia this week

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

Orrin Evans at his home in West Oak Lane Monday. He is nominated for a Grammy for his new Captain Black Big Band album, “Walk a Mile in My Shoe.” He plays the Perelman Theater on Friday with the Captain Black Big Band.

Philly’s Orrin Evans is up for a Grammy next year. He plays the Perelman Theater with his Big Band this week.

The espresso martini with parmigiano-reggiano garnish is photographed at Bar 1010 in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023.

Espresso martinis are the it-drink in Philly. Here’s where to find them.

Accompanied by floats, clowns, uniformed bands, and marchers in costume, Santa Claus came back to Philadelphia on Nov. 22, 1945 in the annual Gimbel Brothers Thanksgiving Day parade. At the climx of the parade, Santa climbed a ladder to Gimbels toy department as thousands of spectators watched.

This week in Philly history: Philly hosts America’s first Thanksgiving Day parade

Gameday Central: Eagles vs. Rams | Sponsored by Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa

Gameday Central: Eagles vs Rams | Sponsored by Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa

Get all the action started with The Inquirer’s Olivia Reiner and EJ Smith on Gameday Central — your go-to Eagles playbook.

David O'Neil, former manager of the 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 the 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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