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Will Smith during the 67th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. Smith's new album is 'Based On A True Story.' (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

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.

Dan DeLuca45 minutes ago

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

It's Fringe Arts March Comedy Weekend. Get ready to add some serious laughs into your weekend with these three side-splitting performances.

The best things to do in Philadelphia this week

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

The 'WIP Morning Show' (from left) Joe Weachter, Joe DeCamara, Jon Ritchie, James Seltzer, and Rhea Hughes.

WIP morning show losing its longtime producer amid Audacy layoffs

Maya Lagerstam as Storyteller 1 and Tyler Joseph Ellis as Storyteller 2 in The North American Tour of 'Shucked.' Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman.

‘Suffs,’ ‘Kimberly Akimbo,’ ‘The Outsiders,’ and more Broadway hits to land in Philadelphia this year

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‘Suffs,’ ‘Kimberly Akimbo,’ ‘The Outsiders,’ and more Broadway hits to land in Philadelphia this year

The season, packed with Tony winners and Philly premieres, is finished off with the wondrous 'Cirque Dreams Holidaze.'

Maya Lagerstam as Storyteller 1 and Tyler Joseph Ellis as Storyteller 2 in The North American Tour of 'Shucked.' Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman.

Maya Lagerstam as Storyteller 1 and Tyler Joseph Ellis as Storyteller 2 in The North American Tour of 'Shucked.' Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman.

‘Suffs,’ ‘Kimberly Akimbo,’ ‘The Outsiders,’ and more Broadway hits to land in Philadelphia this year

The season, packed with Tony winners and Philly premieres, is finished off with the wondrous 'Cirque Dreams Holidaze.'

Ruth Perlmutter, professor, film scholar, and cofounder of the Jewish Film Festival, has died at 96

Carrie Rickey

Mrs. Perlmutter received her bachelor’s degree in literature at New York University.

An eye-popping virtual reality tour of a billionaire collector’s townhouse at Penn’s Arthur Ross Gallery

Amy S. Rosenberg

"After Modernism: Selections from the Neumann Family Collection" at Arthur Ross Gallery, University of Pennsylvania.

Barnes hopes to transport you to France with Monet, Cézanne, Modigliani, and more

Paul Cezanne. "Mont Sainte-Victoire (La Montagne Sainte-Victoire)."

Eight books with Philly roots you should be reading this spring

Elizabeth Wellington

Stephen Smeds arranges books on shelves at the soon to open Barnes and Noble in Bryn Mawr. This spring, several Philly authors are releasing their works. Photograph taken on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025.

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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

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

Barbra Levan in front of her father’s house in Pottstown, on March 4, 2025, after the property had been cleaned out. The house will be featured on a Discovery Channel show called "Filthy Fortunes."

A sprawling, cluttered property in Pottstown got a made-for-TV cleanout

Terri Akman, For The Inquirer

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

Barbra Levan in front of her father’s house in Pottstown, on March 4, 2025, after the property had been cleaned out. The house will be featured on a Discovery Channel show called "Filthy Fortunes."

A sprawling, cluttered property in Pottstown got a made-for-TV cleanout

Terri Akman, For The Inquirer

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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

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

It's Fringe Arts March Comedy Weekend. Get ready to add some serious laughs into your weekend with these three side-splitting performances.

The best things to do in Philadelphia this week

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

Renee Terhune shows off a tattoo at McGillin's Olde Ale House in Center City, Philadelphia on Friday, March 17, 2023. McGillin's continued its tradition of green beer and a celebration for St. Patrick’s Day.

☘️ Time to wear green | Things to Do

March skiers at the Jack Frost-Big Boulder Resort in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains. Pocono resorts reported a good ski season for winter 2024-25.

Tourism & Gaming

‘Highest attended ski season ever’: Poconos finally catches a cold, but in a good way

Dancers from the McDade-Cara School of Irish Dance travel down Market Street during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Philadelphia on March 12, 2023.

Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2025: Route, road closures, and how to watch

Will Smith during the 67th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. Smith's new album is 'Based On A True Story.' (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

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.

Dan DeLuca45 minutes ago

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

Roberta Flack at the Black Girls Rock! Awards in Newark in 2017. The legendary singer's niece says she looked up to her as a pillar of artistic excellence and integrity.

When love is music, and music is love: A thank you to my aunt, Roberta Flack

Philadelphia was one of the cities that truly embraced Roberta Flack as its own, writes the late singer's niece.

Shari Flack-Council, For The Inquirer

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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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