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"Kind of Blue," 2020, Claudette Elaine Johnson, Gouache, pastel ground and pastel, 48 x 60 inches. Copyright Claudette Johnson. Courtesy the artist and Hollybush Gardens, London. Photo: Andy Keate

A new PMA exhibit celebrates Blackness with all 21st century works

The American debut of 'The Time Is Always Now' is well-suited to Philadelphia, a city with strong artistic Black heritage and Black population of about 45%.

Will Stephan Connell as legendary singer Frankie Valli in "Jersey Boys," running at the Walnut Street Theatre Oct. 1 to Nov. 3.

10 best shows paired with (more than) 10 best dinner spots to keep you busy this fall

Rosa Cartagena and Jenn Ladd

Guitarist Miles Okazaki will play the music of Thelonious Monk at Solar Myth in October.

The 10 best jazz concerts coming to Philly this fall

Shaun Brady, For The Inquirer

Known best as Leon Black on "Curb Your Enthusiasm," comedian, actor, and writer JB Smoove comes to Valley Forge Casino Resort on Nov. 17.

The 13 best comedy shows to catch this fall

Michaela Mabinty DePrince in a July 2012 photo.

Michaela Mabinty DePrince, a ballerina with Philly roots who was an orphan from war-torn Sierra Leone, has died at 29

Ariana Perez-Castells

A new PMA exhibit celebrates Blackness with all 21st century works

The American debut of 'The Time Is Always Now' is well-suited to Philadelphia, a city with strong artistic Black heritage and Black population of about 45%.

"Kind of Blue," 2020, Claudette Elaine Johnson, Gouache, pastel ground and pastel, 48 x 60 inches. Copyright Claudette Johnson. Courtesy the artist and Hollybush Gardens, London. Photo: Andy Keate

"Kind of Blue," 2020, Claudette Elaine Johnson, Gouache, pastel ground and pastel, 48 x 60 inches. Copyright Claudette Johnson. Courtesy the artist and Hollybush Gardens, London. Photo: Andy Keate

A new PMA exhibit celebrates Blackness with all 21st century works

The American debut of 'The Time Is Always Now' is well-suited to Philadelphia, a city with strong artistic Black heritage and Black population of about 45%.

10 best shows paired with (more than) 10 best dinner spots to keep you busy this fall

Rosa Cartagena and Jenn Ladd

Will Stephan Connell as legendary singer Frankie Valli in "Jersey Boys," running at the Walnut Street Theatre Oct. 1 to Nov. 3.

The 13 best comedy shows to catch this fall

Known best as Leon Black on "Curb Your Enthusiasm," comedian, actor, and writer JB Smoove comes to Valley Forge Casino Resort on Nov. 17.

Michaela Mabinty DePrince, a ballerina with Philly roots who was an orphan from war-torn Sierra Leone, has died at 29

Ariana Perez-Castells

Michaela Mabinty DePrince in a July 2012 photo.

Incarceration changed their lives. Their photographs explore how.

"First Winter Upstate," by Akeil Robertson. Robertson took a set of prison "blues" and photographed them in different places in the United States to represent how his parole status follows him everywhere.

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.

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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

Michael Kosta at the Paramount 2022 Emmy Party. The red carpet and reception were held at Catch Steak LA in Los Angeles.

Philly’s courtesy tows get dragged on ‘The Daily Show’

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks about former President Donald Trump’s rallies as people watch the debate at a Dems watch party at the Cherry Street Pier in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024.

Philadelphia and Pittsburgh score highest watch ratings for the Harris-Trump presidential debate in the U.S.

Michael Kosta at the Paramount 2022 Emmy Party. The red carpet and reception were held at Catch Steak LA in Los Angeles.

Philly’s courtesy tows get dragged on ‘The Daily Show’

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks about former President Donald Trump’s rallies as people watch the debate at a Dems watch party at the Cherry Street Pier in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024.

Philadelphia and Pittsburgh score highest watch ratings for the Harris-Trump presidential debate in the U.S.

Installation view of the two-person exhibition of sculptures by Norwegian textile artist Hanne Friis (b. 1972) and renowned sculptor Lynda Benglis (b. 1941) at the Locks Gallery in Philadelphia. Left to right: Hanne Friis, 'The Juice From the Trees II,' 2019; Lynda Benglis, '7 Come 11: Seis,' 1976; Lynda Benglis, 'Untitled,' ca. 1966-67; Lynda Benglis, 'Blue Pair, 1972.' Photo by Joseph Hu

Two fall shows use sculpture and photographs to fold past into present

Hanne Friis and Lynda Benglis play off one another at Locks. At Rowan, Wendel White presents an evocative, era-spanning photography exhibit of Black American history.

Amy S. Rosenberg

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'Seated Little Cloud' is on display at the Navy Yard through September

A family browses the apple selection at Linvilla Orchard.

🍎 Your apple picking guide | Outdoorsy Newsletter

Young people reach out for free beer in one of the beer tents on the opening day of the 187th Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Not in Munich? Don't worry, Philly has plenty of options too (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

🍂 The best Philly festivals this fall | Things to Do

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.

Oktoberfest beers from 16 Philadelphia-area breweries

Gameday Central: Eagles vs Falcons

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Join The Inquirer’s Olivia Reiner and EJ Smith on Gameday Central for all the pregame buildup, expert analysis, breaking news, player updates, and insider scoops.

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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