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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

The acclaimed ballerina grew up in Cherry Hill and got her start at the Rock School for Dance Education in South Philly.

Ariana Perez-Castells

PJ Harvey in a photo form 2023. The British songwriter played the Met Philly on Friday night.

Review: PJ Harvey conjures a lovely but inscrutable spell in her first Philly show in seven years at the Met

"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.

Incarceration changed their lives. Their photographs explore how.

Pianist Jonathan Biss performing Schubert's Quintet in A Major, D. 667, “Trout,” with the Brentano Quartet at the Perelman Theater, May 12, 2024.

Nine classical music concerts herald a fall of experimentation and risk

"Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe: Les trois femmes noires," by Mickalene Thomas.

Camden native Mickalene Thomas’ first solo exhibit in Philadelphia lands at the Barnes this fall

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

The acclaimed ballerina grew up in Cherry Hill and got her start at the Rock School for Dance Education in South Philly.

Ariana Perez-Castells

Michaela Mabinty DePrince in a July 2012 photo.

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

The acclaimed ballerina grew up in Cherry Hill and got her start at the Rock School for Dance Education in South Philly.

Ariana Perez-Castells

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.

Camden native Mickalene Thomas’ first solo exhibit in Philadelphia lands at the Barnes this fall

"Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe: Les trois femmes noires," by Mickalene Thomas.

Remembering Angel Anderson, the artist behind Philly’s iconic ‘King of Jeans’ sign

The King of Jeans sign, on East Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia, when it went up in 1994.

Former Inquirer film critic pens the first English biography of a French master filmmaker

Bedatri D. Choudhury

Director Agnes Varda poses during a photo call for the film "Varda by Agnes" at the 2019 Berlinale Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, in 2019.

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.

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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

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.

16 Oktoberfest and fall beers from 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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