Arts & CultureAmid a heat wave, Philly Pops and Idina Menzel played music that arrived like a balm on Independence MallThe annual tradition of "Pops on Independence" has become a way of taking the national temperature. This year, it took an anodyne note with celebrating the universal language of music.Peter Dobrin See it, hear it, feel it: All the Philly art we loved this weekElizabeth Wellington, Rosa Cartagena, Dan DeLuca, and Morgan Ritter Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donate $1 million to Reading food bankMorgan Ritter Bill Wine, Emmy Award-winning film and TV critic, and longtime La Salle professor, has died at 81 Gary Miles Donors were misled by Trump-backed Freedom 250, House Democrats allegeBen Binday and Dan Diamond, Washington Post AdvertisementArtists prepare floats for Philadelphia's Semiquincentennial paradePhiladelphia’s America 250th celebration parade will take place on Friday, July 3.Lauren Schneiderman Philadelphia shipwrights hand-built a replica of the boat Washington used to cross the Delaware. Yes, you can climb on it.On Christmas in 1776, Washington sailed on a Durham boat to storm Trenton. A 3500-pound replica now stands at Washington Crossing Historic Park.Morgan Ritter and video Lauren Schneiderman Alexander Hamilton believed in Philadelphia’s prosperity and insisted the Federal Bank be headquartered in the cityThe city is home to America's first national bank, which was established in 1791. But the Federal Reserve story remained unwritten for more than 100 years.Elizabeth Wellington Christina Aguilera has been recruiting Philly-area ‘soldiers’ for her July 4 concertIn a very tight turnaround casting, the Pittsburgh native was looking for talent to accompany her on stage at the “One Philly: Unity Concert for America” Morgan Ritter The Philadelphia Orchestra holds 5th annual Pride celebration and concertCourtesy of The Philadelphia Orchestra and Astrid Rodrigues, Handout Everything you need to know about Philadelphia’s July Fourth concert and fireworksChristina Aguilera, Meek Mill, Jill Scott, The Roots, and more headline Philly's free July Fourth concert on the Parkway. Here's what to know about the schedule, fireworks, SEPTA, and road closures.Earl Hopkins ‘Rock star’ Ben Franklin, with some help from Queen and Bruce Springsteen, reminds us that Philadelphia is the soul of AmericaAn “80% rock concert 20% musical” is reimagining the Founding Father in his youth, introducing us to his "baddie" of a wife and bestie, and helping fight teen cancer.Morgan Ritter Philadelphia Orchestra has a new assistant conductor. She likens the job to a Formula 1 reserve driver."You might not be driving the car, but you could get a call and you have to get on,” said Sara Aldana follows Naomi Woo, who has already been engaged as a guest conductor next season.Peter Dobrin The first Jewish American to serve the government was a Philadelphian. A letter he carried to Paris for Thomas Jefferson just sold for $108,000.Lt. Col. David S. Franks started out working for Benedict Arnold during the revolution. His story remains in intersection between the "history of Philadelphia and the history of our nation."Elizabeth Wellington No plans to reschedule Kirk Franklin’s canceled concert, Wawa officials sayThe iconic gospel artist says he’s disappointed by the cancelation due to inclement weather but promised to return to his Philadelphia fans soon.Earl Hopkins Joe Frazier statue moves to the base of the Philadelphia Museum of ArtFrazier’s statue had previously been at the South Philadelphia sports complex for more than 10 years.Nick Vadala With ‘The Great Divide Tour,’ Noah Kahan made a sold-out Citizens Bank Park feel like a melancholic suburban backyardFans were transported to the Vermont wilderness but were quickly jerked back to reality with one grave mistake Kahan made.Morgan Ritter See it, hear it, feel it: All the Philly art we loved this weekAlexander Graham Bell's first telephone, an early model of the Statue of Liberty, and van Gogh's 'Sunflowers.'Rosa Cartagena, Elizabeth Wellington, and Emily Bloch City budget cuts force Mural Arts and Philadelphia Cultural Fund to slash programs“I have to say that the cultural community is disappointed and frustrated with the story being told by this FY 27 budget,” the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance president and CEO said.Peter Dobrin A Philadelphia high schoolers’ production of ‘1776’ is former Gov. Ed Rendell’s dream come true President Joe Biden, Mayor Cherelle Parker, and Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton were among the dignitaries in attendance on opening night. Elizabeth Wellington See more storiesAdvertisement
Amid a heat wave, Philly Pops and Idina Menzel played music that arrived like a balm on Independence MallThe annual tradition of "Pops on Independence" has become a way of taking the national temperature. This year, it took an anodyne note with celebrating the universal language of music.Peter Dobrin
Amid a heat wave, Philly Pops and Idina Menzel played music that arrived like a balm on Independence MallThe annual tradition of "Pops on Independence" has become a way of taking the national temperature. This year, it took an anodyne note with celebrating the universal language of music.Peter Dobrin
See it, hear it, feel it: All the Philly art we loved this weekElizabeth Wellington, Rosa Cartagena, Dan DeLuca, and Morgan Ritter
See it, hear it, feel it: All the Philly art we loved this weekElizabeth Wellington, Rosa Cartagena, Dan DeLuca, and Morgan Ritter
Bill Wine, Emmy Award-winning film and TV critic, and longtime La Salle professor, has died at 81 Gary Miles
Bill Wine, Emmy Award-winning film and TV critic, and longtime La Salle professor, has died at 81 Gary Miles
Donors were misled by Trump-backed Freedom 250, House Democrats allegeBen Binday and Dan Diamond, Washington Post
Donors were misled by Trump-backed Freedom 250, House Democrats allegeBen Binday and Dan Diamond, Washington Post
Artists prepare floats for Philadelphia's Semiquincentennial paradePhiladelphia’s America 250th celebration parade will take place on Friday, July 3.Lauren Schneiderman
Artists prepare floats for Philadelphia's Semiquincentennial paradePhiladelphia’s America 250th celebration parade will take place on Friday, July 3.Lauren Schneiderman
Philadelphia shipwrights hand-built a replica of the boat Washington used to cross the Delaware. Yes, you can climb on it.On Christmas in 1776, Washington sailed on a Durham boat to storm Trenton. A 3500-pound replica now stands at Washington Crossing Historic Park.Morgan Ritter and video Lauren Schneiderman
Philadelphia shipwrights hand-built a replica of the boat Washington used to cross the Delaware. Yes, you can climb on it.On Christmas in 1776, Washington sailed on a Durham boat to storm Trenton. A 3500-pound replica now stands at Washington Crossing Historic Park.Morgan Ritter and video Lauren Schneiderman
Alexander Hamilton believed in Philadelphia’s prosperity and insisted the Federal Bank be headquartered in the cityThe city is home to America's first national bank, which was established in 1791. But the Federal Reserve story remained unwritten for more than 100 years.Elizabeth Wellington
Alexander Hamilton believed in Philadelphia’s prosperity and insisted the Federal Bank be headquartered in the cityThe city is home to America's first national bank, which was established in 1791. But the Federal Reserve story remained unwritten for more than 100 years.Elizabeth Wellington
Christina Aguilera has been recruiting Philly-area ‘soldiers’ for her July 4 concertIn a very tight turnaround casting, the Pittsburgh native was looking for talent to accompany her on stage at the “One Philly: Unity Concert for America” Morgan Ritter
Christina Aguilera has been recruiting Philly-area ‘soldiers’ for her July 4 concertIn a very tight turnaround casting, the Pittsburgh native was looking for talent to accompany her on stage at the “One Philly: Unity Concert for America” Morgan Ritter
The Philadelphia Orchestra holds 5th annual Pride celebration and concertCourtesy of The Philadelphia Orchestra and Astrid Rodrigues, Handout
The Philadelphia Orchestra holds 5th annual Pride celebration and concertCourtesy of The Philadelphia Orchestra and Astrid Rodrigues, Handout
Everything you need to know about Philadelphia’s July Fourth concert and fireworksChristina Aguilera, Meek Mill, Jill Scott, The Roots, and more headline Philly's free July Fourth concert on the Parkway. Here's what to know about the schedule, fireworks, SEPTA, and road closures.Earl Hopkins
Everything you need to know about Philadelphia’s July Fourth concert and fireworksChristina Aguilera, Meek Mill, Jill Scott, The Roots, and more headline Philly's free July Fourth concert on the Parkway. Here's what to know about the schedule, fireworks, SEPTA, and road closures.Earl Hopkins
‘Rock star’ Ben Franklin, with some help from Queen and Bruce Springsteen, reminds us that Philadelphia is the soul of AmericaAn “80% rock concert 20% musical” is reimagining the Founding Father in his youth, introducing us to his "baddie" of a wife and bestie, and helping fight teen cancer.Morgan Ritter
‘Rock star’ Ben Franklin, with some help from Queen and Bruce Springsteen, reminds us that Philadelphia is the soul of AmericaAn “80% rock concert 20% musical” is reimagining the Founding Father in his youth, introducing us to his "baddie" of a wife and bestie, and helping fight teen cancer.Morgan Ritter
Philadelphia Orchestra has a new assistant conductor. She likens the job to a Formula 1 reserve driver."You might not be driving the car, but you could get a call and you have to get on,” said Sara Aldana follows Naomi Woo, who has already been engaged as a guest conductor next season.Peter Dobrin
Philadelphia Orchestra has a new assistant conductor. She likens the job to a Formula 1 reserve driver."You might not be driving the car, but you could get a call and you have to get on,” said Sara Aldana follows Naomi Woo, who has already been engaged as a guest conductor next season.Peter Dobrin
The first Jewish American to serve the government was a Philadelphian. A letter he carried to Paris for Thomas Jefferson just sold for $108,000.Lt. Col. David S. Franks started out working for Benedict Arnold during the revolution. His story remains in intersection between the "history of Philadelphia and the history of our nation."Elizabeth Wellington
The first Jewish American to serve the government was a Philadelphian. A letter he carried to Paris for Thomas Jefferson just sold for $108,000.Lt. Col. David S. Franks started out working for Benedict Arnold during the revolution. His story remains in intersection between the "history of Philadelphia and the history of our nation."Elizabeth Wellington
No plans to reschedule Kirk Franklin’s canceled concert, Wawa officials sayThe iconic gospel artist says he’s disappointed by the cancelation due to inclement weather but promised to return to his Philadelphia fans soon.Earl Hopkins
No plans to reschedule Kirk Franklin’s canceled concert, Wawa officials sayThe iconic gospel artist says he’s disappointed by the cancelation due to inclement weather but promised to return to his Philadelphia fans soon.Earl Hopkins
Joe Frazier statue moves to the base of the Philadelphia Museum of ArtFrazier’s statue had previously been at the South Philadelphia sports complex for more than 10 years.Nick Vadala
Joe Frazier statue moves to the base of the Philadelphia Museum of ArtFrazier’s statue had previously been at the South Philadelphia sports complex for more than 10 years.Nick Vadala
With ‘The Great Divide Tour,’ Noah Kahan made a sold-out Citizens Bank Park feel like a melancholic suburban backyardFans were transported to the Vermont wilderness but were quickly jerked back to reality with one grave mistake Kahan made.Morgan Ritter
With ‘The Great Divide Tour,’ Noah Kahan made a sold-out Citizens Bank Park feel like a melancholic suburban backyardFans were transported to the Vermont wilderness but were quickly jerked back to reality with one grave mistake Kahan made.Morgan Ritter
See it, hear it, feel it: All the Philly art we loved this weekAlexander Graham Bell's first telephone, an early model of the Statue of Liberty, and van Gogh's 'Sunflowers.'Rosa Cartagena, Elizabeth Wellington, and Emily Bloch
See it, hear it, feel it: All the Philly art we loved this weekAlexander Graham Bell's first telephone, an early model of the Statue of Liberty, and van Gogh's 'Sunflowers.'Rosa Cartagena, Elizabeth Wellington, and Emily Bloch
City budget cuts force Mural Arts and Philadelphia Cultural Fund to slash programs“I have to say that the cultural community is disappointed and frustrated with the story being told by this FY 27 budget,” the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance president and CEO said.Peter Dobrin
City budget cuts force Mural Arts and Philadelphia Cultural Fund to slash programs“I have to say that the cultural community is disappointed and frustrated with the story being told by this FY 27 budget,” the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance president and CEO said.Peter Dobrin
A Philadelphia high schoolers’ production of ‘1776’ is former Gov. Ed Rendell’s dream come true President Joe Biden, Mayor Cherelle Parker, and Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton were among the dignitaries in attendance on opening night. Elizabeth Wellington
A Philadelphia high schoolers’ production of ‘1776’ is former Gov. Ed Rendell’s dream come true President Joe Biden, Mayor Cherelle Parker, and Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton were among the dignitaries in attendance on opening night. Elizabeth Wellington
