Scene Through the Lens | June 13, 2022

Inquirer staff photographer Tom Gralish’s weekly visual exploration of our region

June 13, 2020: And in the category, Most Creative Use of Duct Tape / Automotive, the award goes to… (seen along 13th Street in South Philadelphia)Read moreTOM GRALISH / Staff Photographer

Published June 13, 2022, 7:00 a.m. ET

Since 1998, a black-and-white photo has appeared every Monday in staff photographer Tom Gralish’s “Scene Through the Lens” photo column in The Inquirer’s local news section. Here are the most recent, in color:

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Tom Gralish

I am a staff photographer concentrating on local news and feature photo stories with an emphasis on politics, history, and the arts.

Photography

Philly’s dog days of summer

Scene Through the Lens with photographer Tom Gralish.

Tom Gralish

Phillies/MLB

Phillies vs. Braves photos

The Braves take down the Phillies, 5-2 at Citizens Bank Park on Friday, September 4, 2026.

Yong Kim

Photography

Photo essay: pieces of the past

More than two decades after the September 11 terrorist attacks, physical reminders of that day remain scattered across the world, including throughout the Philadelphia region.

Tom Gralish

Sports

The Big Picture: A bike race returns, a greased-pole run, and the best Philly sports photos of the week

From the return of the Philadelphia Cycling Classic to a one-of-a-kind event on the Delaware River, here's a look back at the week in photos.

Inquirer Staff Photographers

Photography

The anti-headshot

Scene Through the Lens with photographer Tom Gralish.

Tom Gralish

Eagles

The Big Picture: The Eagles hit the Linc, women’s tennis comes to Philly, and the best sports photos of the week

The Eagles hosted their only open practice at the Linc, while Sloane Stephens and other women's tennis players hit the court at Penn. These are the week's best sports photos.

Inquirer Staff Photographers

Phillies/MLB

Photos of Phillies walk-off win over the Cardinals

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday after a walk off home run by Kyle Schwarber.

Monica Herndon

Eagles/NFL

Philadelphia Eagles lose 24-21 to the New England Patriots in NFL preseason game

Photos from Eagles at Patriots in preseason game at Gillette Stadium, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Foxborough, Mass.

Yong Kim

Photos - Sports

See photos of another Phillies win over the Cardinals

Elizabeth Robertson

Photography

Back to school in South Philly

Scene Through the Lens with photographer Tom Gralish.

Tom Gralish

Photography

What our photographers saw on Friday, August 21

Moments from our region as seen by our photographers.

Inquirer Staff Photographers

Phillies/MLB

Photos of the Phillies walk off win

Elizabeth Robertson

Eagles

The Big Picture: Preseason football, the GOAT vs. the wunderkind, a rumble in South Philly, and a night of ‘Dreams’

From the Field of Dreams Game to the Eagles preseason opener — and from UFC in South Philly to Lionel Messi vs. Cavan Sullivan in Chester — these are the week’s best sports photos.

Inquirer Staff Photographers

Sports

Photos of The Phillies defeating the Marlins

Elizabeth Robertson

Photography

Viral French musician Plumes serenades animals at the Philly Zoo

Singer-songwriter and animal advocate Loris Assadian, known as Plumes, sang for tortoises at the zoo.

Tom Gralish

Phillies/MLB

Phillies vs Marlins photos

Elizabeth Robertson

Phillies/MLB

Phillies vs. Marlins photos

The Phillies gets past the Marlins, 6-5 at Citizens Bank Park on Monday, August 17, 2026.

Yong Kim

Photography

Philly’s bike messengers are on call and on the move

They race through shifting dispatches, tight deadlines, and city traffic while pushing to reclaim streets and make cycling safer.

Aidan T. Gallo

Photography

You think you know a place

Scene Through the Lens with photographer Tom Gralish.

Tom Gralish

Nation & World

Kennedy Center board renews call for Trump-backed shutdown after part of a ceiling collapses

A spokesperson for the Kennedy Center is blaming “decades of neglect” for causing part of the ceiling to collapse in the performing arts venue's grand foyer.

Steven Sloan, Gary Fields, and Russ Bynum, Associated Press

Nation & World

U.S. military hits 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying Navy ships were targeted with missiles

The strikes came nearly a week after the U.S. and Iran resumed attacks following a month of relative calm.

Amir Vahdat, Toqa Ezzidin, and Cara Anna, Associated Press

Residential

New York renters want to come to Philly and vice versa, Zillow says

As always, New York was the most popular out-of-town market looking to move to the Philly area. But the Philly metro was also New York's most popular out-of-town market, according to a Zillow study.

Michaelle Bond

Tourism & Gaming

How Icona Resorts founder Eustace Mita has changed the Shore with faith, hustle, and hundreds of millions of dollars

Mita is ready to spend another $200 million on a resort proposed for the closed Wonderland Pier in Ocean City. And he has his sights on two other potential hotels.

Erin McCarthy

Philadelphia Politics

Mayor Parker’s election put lobbyist William Dunbar at the center of Philly politics. Now he’s awaiting sentencing on tax fraud charges.

Parker let Dunbar go from her campaign in August 2024. Neither side has publicly explained what led to the separation.

Sean Collins Walsh

Life

My parents keep insisting we take visitors to the Liberty Bell. How can I convince them to go … anywhere else?

"I’ve been five times this year. I can’t do it anymore."

Mike Newall and Zoe Greenberg