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Rauw Alejandro performs during the "Cosa Nuestra" tour at the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

Photos from Rauw Alejandro performing in South Philadelphia

Rauw Alejandro's "Cosa Nuestra" world tour stopped at the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

Smokey Robinson attends the screening for "The Apollo" during the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival on April 24, 2019, in New York.

Criminal investigation opened in rape and sexual assault allegations against Smokey Robinson

Andrew Dalton, Associated Press

Beach returning to boardwalk in Atlantic City, NJ, Friday, July 7, 2023. It is a hot and humid day at the Jersey shore.

🏖️ Your ultimate Jersey Shore guide | Things to Do

Mark Ruffalo and Alison Oliver in the Philadelphia-set "Task," premiering on HBO Max in September.

HBO debuts teaser for locally filmed ‘Task,’ the ‘Mare of Easttown’ follow-up starring Mark Ruffalo

Penn Jillette, left, and Teller, right, appear at the "Penn & Teller On Broadway" preview performance at 54 Below on Friday, June 26, 2015, in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)

Teller, of Penn and Teller, has come a long way from busking in Headhouse Square. But he will always be a Philadelphian first

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Teller, of Penn and Teller, has come a long way from busking in Headhouse Square. But he will always be a Philadelphian first

The Central High grad is back in his hometown with Penn to celebrate 50 years of their magical partnership

Penn Jillette, left, and Teller, right, appear at the "Penn & Teller On Broadway" preview performance at 54 Below on Friday, June 26, 2015, in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)

Penn Jillette, left, and Teller, right, appear at the "Penn & Teller On Broadway" preview performance at 54 Below on Friday, June 26, 2015, in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)

Teller, of Penn and Teller, has come a long way from busking in Headhouse Square. But he will always be a Philadelphian first

The Central High grad is back in his hometown with Penn to celebrate 50 years of their magical partnership

If you ever needed a piece of music to tell you it’s all going to be OK, it’s Courtney Bryan’s ‘House of Pianos’

Composer Courtney Bryan

Bruce Springsteen releases the uptempo ‘Repo Man’ from his country album, ‘Somewhere North of Nashville’

Bruce Springsteen with tears in his eyes as he first appears on stage with the E Street Band at the Wells Fargo Center March 16, 2023, in Philadelphia.

Opera Philadelphia needs an annual holiday-time production like ‘Nutcracker’

Elizabeth Reiter (Donna Elvira) on an original sculpture by Jesse Wine in Opera Philadelphia’s recent "Don Giovanni."

A ‘Creed’ TV spin-off moves away from Philadelphia and makes a run for the West Coast

"Creed," a 2015 Warner Bros film with Michael B. Jordan.

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M. Night Shyamalan stops by Càphê Roasters in Kensington. He poses for a picture with the cafe staff.

No surprises here: M. Night praises this iconic Philly coffee shop

Smarty Jones gallops at dawn with Pete VanTrump guiding him at Philadelphia Park on Tuesday, May 25, 2004.

Smarty Jones, the horse that proved Pennsylvania could produce a champion

Stephen Silver, For The Inquirer

M. Night Shyamalan stops by Càphê Roasters in Kensington. He poses for a picture with the cafe staff.

No surprises here: M. Night praises this iconic Philly coffee shop

Smarty Jones gallops at dawn with Pete VanTrump guiding him at Philadelphia Park on Tuesday, May 25, 2004.

Smarty Jones, the horse that proved Pennsylvania could produce a champion

Stephen Silver, For The Inquirer

Mark Ruffalo and Alison Oliver in the Philadelphia-set "Task," premiering on HBO Max in September.

HBO debuts teaser for locally filmed ‘Task,’ the ‘Mare of Easttown’ follow-up starring Mark Ruffalo

In this Jan. 15, 2020, photo, EVP of Content Acquisitions for TNT, TBS, truTV, HBO & HBO MAX Michael Quigley, from left, Chief Content Officer, HBO MAX and President, TNT,TBS, & truTV Kevin Reilly and Head of Original Content , HBO MAX Sarah Aubrey appear at the HBO Max Executive Sessions panel during the HBO TCA 2020 Winter Press Tour at the Langham Huntington in Pasadena, Calif.

Max streaming service is reviving the HBO name — the one it discarded two years ago

Associated Press

Mark Ruffalo and Alison Oliver in the Philadelphia-set "Task," premiering on HBO Max in September.

HBO debuts teaser for locally filmed ‘Task,’ the ‘Mare of Easttown’ follow-up starring Mark Ruffalo

In this Jan. 15, 2020, photo, EVP of Content Acquisitions for TNT, TBS, truTV, HBO & HBO MAX Michael Quigley, from left, Chief Content Officer, HBO MAX and President, TNT,TBS, & truTV Kevin Reilly and Head of Original Content , HBO MAX Sarah Aubrey appear at the HBO Max Executive Sessions panel during the HBO TCA 2020 Winter Press Tour at the Langham Huntington in Pasadena, Calif.

Max streaming service is reviving the HBO name — the one it discarded two years ago

Associated Press

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Beach returning to boardwalk in Atlantic City, NJ, Friday, July 7, 2023. It is a hot and humid day at the Jersey shore.

🏖️ Your ultimate Jersey Shore guide | Things to Do

This weekend, explore our Shore guide, grab a slice of pizza in South Jersey, and get ready to rock out with Japanese Breakfast.

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Inside Margate's famous Lucy the Elephant

It’s nearly Springtime. Here’s where to find cherry blossoms across Philadelphia.

It’s springtime. Here’s where to find cherry blossoms across Philadelphia

Hira Qureshi and Jasen Lo

South Jersey pizza shops offer various styles of pies, including Brooklyn Original Pizzeria.

5 standout pizza shops worth the trip to South Jersey

Cannabis delivery

Things To Do at the Shore

Weed delivery is legal at the Jersey Shore — but it’s not exactly like ordering pizza

Rauw Alejandro performs during the "Cosa Nuestra" tour at the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

Photos from Rauw Alejandro performing in South Philadelphia

Rauw Alejandro's "Cosa Nuestra" world tour stopped at the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

Smokey Robinson attends the screening for "The Apollo" during the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival on April 24, 2019, in New York.

Criminal investigation opened in rape and sexual assault allegations against Smokey Robinson

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says it has opened a criminal investigation into rape and sexual assault allegations against Smokey Robinson.

Andrew Dalton, Associated Press

Bruce Springsteen in Philadelphia during a Democratic Party concert rally at the Liacouras Center at Temple University in October 2024. He opened his European tour in Manchester, England with the E Street Band on Wednesday.

Bruce Springsteen calls Trump administration ‘corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous’ in European tour opener

The Boss opened his "Land Of Hope and Dreams Tour" in Manchester, England. He did not hold back when speaking about President Trump.

The Hooters, from left: Tommy Williams, David Uosikkinen, Eric Bazilian, Rob Hyman, Fran Smith Jr., and John Lilley. The Philly band is kicking off its "Alive 45" celebration with a show at the Met Philly on Saturday.

Rauw Alejandro and Japanese Breakfast headline Philly music this week

Plus, the Hooters, Teddy Swims, George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic, and more.

Scott Avett (left) and Seth Avett of the Avett Brothers Band perform at the Mann Center in Philadelphia in 2023. The band plays at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City in August.

Best summer pop music concerts at the Shore: from Asbury Park to Cape May (plus a lot of concerts in Atlantic City)

Music on the boardwalk and on the beaches, from Memorial Day though September, from Ledisi to Phantom Planet.

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