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From left: Gabriel W. Elmore, Tyler Elliot, Imani Lee Williams, Zachary Valdez, Rafi Mills, and Christopher Patrick Mullen in Quintessence Theatre's "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

Quintessence’s ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ shines with its top notch cast

The Shakespeare favorite continues to be an entertaining watch, complete with catfights, fairies, and jokes

Frank Schierloh, For The Inquirer

Hamdan Ballal, Palestinian co-director of Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, is detained by the Israeli military from his home in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Monday, March 24, 2025.

Oscar-winning Palestinian director is attacked by Israeli settlers and detained by the army

Julia Frankel, Associated Press

Jyo Lakkaraj (left) and Natalie Katchmar (right) cheer along the Ben Franklin Parkway during the Love Run Philadelphia Half Marathon in Philadelphia, Pa. on Sunday, March 27, 2022

Philadelphia Love Run 2025: Race route, road closures, parking restrictions, SEPTA, and more

"The Bounce" with DJs Emynd, Bo Bliz and host Chris Vance at The Barbary in Fishtown on Friday, August 7, 2015. ( Tim Blackwell / Philly.com )

‘We’re back.’ The Barbary returns to its Fishtown home.

The Academy of Natural Sciences hosts "School’s Out Academy Camp" for elementary schoolers interested in outdoor exploration. Two sessions — morning for ages 5-6, afternoon for ages 7-9 on March 29.

The best things to do in Philadelphia this week

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

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Quintessence’s ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ shines with its top notch cast

The Shakespeare favorite continues to be an entertaining watch, complete with catfights, fairies, and jokes

Frank Schierloh, For The Inquirer

From left: Gabriel W. Elmore, Tyler Elliot, Imani Lee Williams, Zachary Valdez, Rafi Mills, and Christopher Patrick Mullen in Quintessence Theatre's "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

From left: Gabriel W. Elmore, Tyler Elliot, Imani Lee Williams, Zachary Valdez, Rafi Mills, and Christopher Patrick Mullen in Quintessence Theatre's "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

Quintessence’s ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ shines with its top notch cast

The Shakespeare favorite continues to be an entertaining watch, complete with catfights, fairies, and jokes

Frank Schierloh, For The Inquirer

‘We’re back.’ The Barbary returns to its Fishtown home.

"The Bounce" with DJs Emynd, Bo Bliz and host Chris Vance at The Barbary in Fishtown on Friday, August 7, 2015. ( Tim Blackwell / Philly.com )

Lang Lang’s artistic maturity shines at Kimmel concert

David Patrick Stearns

Classical pianist Lang Lang bows to the crowd after performing the first piece during his recital of Schumann’s "Kreisleriana" and Chopin mazurkas in the Kimmel Center’s Marian Anderson Hall in Philadelphia on Sunday, March 23, 2025.

An emotional, musical end to Center City Macy’s concluded with patrons confused over locked exits

Lizzie Mulvey, Michelle Myers, and Peter Dobrin

People browse Center City Macy’s on Sunday, the day of the store's closure.

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

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.

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Hamdan Ballal, Palestinian co-director of Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, is detained by the Israeli military from his home in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Monday, March 24, 2025.

Oscar-winning Palestinian director is attacked by Israeli settlers and detained by the army

Julia Frankel, Associated Press

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

Hamdan Ballal, Palestinian co-director of Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, is detained by the Israeli military from his home in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Monday, March 24, 2025.

Oscar-winning Palestinian director is attacked by Israeli settlers and detained by the army

Julia Frankel, Associated Press

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

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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Jyo Lakkaraj (left) and Natalie Katchmar (right) cheer along the Ben Franklin Parkway during the Love Run Philadelphia Half Marathon in Philadelphia, Pa. on Sunday, March 27, 2022

Philadelphia Love Run 2025: Race route, road closures, parking restrictions, SEPTA, and more

The Philadelphia Love Run is bringing road closures and parking restrictions to the city this weekend. Here's what you need to know.

The Academy of Natural Sciences hosts "School’s Out Academy Camp" for elementary schoolers interested in outdoor exploration. Two sessions — morning for ages 5-6, afternoon for ages 7-9 on March 29.

The best things to do in Philadelphia this week

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

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 best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

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

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

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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